Description: In cloud cost management, waste refers to unused or underutilized resources that incur costs without providing value. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in cloud environments, where organizations can provision resources quickly and at scale. However, the ease of access to these resources can lead to a lack of oversight and control, resulting in unnecessary expenses. Waste can manifest in various forms, such as server instances that remain idle without being used, cloud storage that is not utilized, or services that have been provisioned but are not fully utilized. Identifying and mitigating waste is crucial for optimizing operational costs and improving the financial efficiency of businesses. The implementation of FinOps practices, which combine financial management with cloud operations, has become essential to address this issue. Through constant monitoring and resource optimization, organizations can reduce waste, ensuring that every dollar spent in the cloud effectively contributes to their business objectives.