Reducing waste is not only good for the environment - it’s also great for your bottom line.  Targeting excess consumption is the first step.  You save money when you initially cut back on purchases of unnecessary supplies and materials, and later on when less waste needs to be collected and hauled away.  Reducing consumption requires an examination of all areas of spending, looking for ways to reduce expenditures and increase efficiency, and establishing purchasing guidelines for employees to follow.

Launching a corporate waste reduction program also has its rewards; however, to be effective, it must be comprehensive.  Waste reduction consultants can look at all areas of your business, determining where you can reduce, reuse, recycle and even compost.  Their expert inspections will look at all aspects of your operations – Do employees print double-sided copies?  Are memos distributed electronically?  Are blue recycling bins located in prime areas?  Can office supplies be reused?  Do dining facilities provide durable or disposable dishes, cups and utensils?  Is garbage properly separated to optimize composting of food scraps and recycling of cardboard, paper, toner cartridges, food & beverage containers?  Is recycling easy and convenient for employees and janitorial staff?  Are you receiving the best service possible from your waste collection company?

To learn how your business can reduce waste and save money, request a Free Consultation from iReuse Business Sustainability Consulting.

-Jim Christianson,
iReuse LLC

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