Posts Tagged waste reduction
Posted by admin on November 4, 2015
Source: nerc.org How to initiate these programs in your school: Find a dedicated and motivated individual to initiate school recycling, with additional support people (“Recycling Team”) for sustaining and expanding the program. Before targeting materials for diversion, evaluate the schools waste stream, existing waste reduction efforts, and the resources available, including staff and local recycling […]
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Posted by admin on October 21, 2015
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 […]
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Posted by admin on August 31, 2015
4 Basic Steps to Develop a Waste Reduction and Recycling Program Source: eWashtenaw Step 1: Identify Target Materials Step 2:Designing the Program Step 3: Implementation step 4: Monitor and Make Adjustments Step 1: Identify Target Materials The first step involves spending a little time looking around your facility to evaluate what types of materials are being […]
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Posted by admin on March 31, 2015
Business Recycling Workshop in Orlando, Florida April 23 | 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM | 411 Mercy Drive in Orlando, FL [Second Harvest Food Bank Meeting Facility] The Southern Waste Information eXchange (SWIX), is pleased to announce an upcoming one-day recycling workshop for business owners. SWIX has assembled several industry experts to present at the […]
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Posted by admin on September 22, 2014
Health Care Could Save Billions by Reducing Waste in Six Key Areas The U.S. health care system could save hundreds of billions of dollars each year in public and private health care expenditures by adopting strategies to reduce waste in six key categories that are major drivers of health care costs. That’s the conclusion of […]
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