Waste Reduction Education for Businesses

Source: RW Beck

The advantages of waste reduction are numerous. Waste reduction impacts the economic health of all types of businesses, from corner stores to international corporations. For industrial entities (e.g., those manufacturing goods), there is a built- in economic incentive to minimize waste, as inputs are generally purchased, and no business wishes to waste a commodity.

Economic gain

Controlling raw material waste and reducing waste disposed are increasingly important business goals, which can often result in reduced costs. Worksheets C and D in Appendix E can assist with evaluating the costs of a waste reduction or recycling program as well as calculating avoided collection and disposal costs.

Enhanced product and business image

The benefits of waste reduction extend beyond the short-term economic advantages. U.S. consumers are increasingly changing purchasing habits based on the environmental records of products and companies with sustainable goals.