Reduce waste with these simple strategies

 Reducing your company’s waste centers on diverting waste from landfills, whether that be through recycling more items, composting, or reducing overall waste generation. Reduction of waste can occur through the production process of goods and within the office. The following resources help explain waste management strategies, connect you with recycling and compost options, and assist with waste data collection via waste audits.

 EPA: Sustainable Materials Management: Non-Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Hierarchy: This is a hierarchy explanation that ranks various management strategies from most to least environmentally preferred.

EPA: Instructions on Conducting Waste Assessments

Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District: “How to Conduct a Waste Audit”: This resource walks you through how to conduct a waste audit, what it is, and why it matters.

Green Business Resources: These toolkits from the Green Business Council of Cincinnati explore waste management and composting for businesses.