There are always
opportunities for industries, businesses, institutions, and public facilities
to reduce solid waste generation. In most cases, strategies to reduce, reuse
and recycle waste can also be profitable for organizations pursuing
environmental excellence.
Solid waste reduction assessments are performed to develop techniques to avoid the generation of solid waste and develop methods to recycle or reuse waste products, thereby reducing the amount of material going to landfills. Waste Reduction Partners’ specialized team surveys the facility to identify the waste reduction opportunities. At the conclusion of the on-site survey, the team evaluates the data and information and prepares a confidential report that gives the client options and specific recommendations to save money and reduce solid waste.
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Assistance Areas |
Specific Activities | |
| Waste Stream Audits |
Perform waste steam analysis to estimate
types and volumes of wastes with the most potential for reduction. Review dumpster contents |
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| Waste Reduction Policies |
Assist management in developing a waste
reduction policy statement and establishing program goals. |
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| Waste Reduction Teams |
Define the need and objectives of waste
reduction teams. Assist teams to focus on successful waste reduction projects. |
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| Marketing Negotiations |
Facilitate meetings between company staff
and recycling brokers/processors to best address issues of contract services, logistics, quality, and pricing. |
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By-Product Processing for Recyclability (Collaborative Partnerships) |
Research methods to further process
by-products so they can be recycled/marketed at their highest value. Collaborate with other technical assistance providers, such as NCSU’s Mineral Research Laboratory, to test and develop cost effective processing solutions. |
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| “Buy Recycle” Purchasing |
Assist purchasing agent to choose products
that are environmentally preferable with recycled content. |
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| Tracking and Publicizing Results |
Help companies track successful waste
reduction project. Publicize success stories as requested. |