HOW YOU CAN HELP SOLVE SOLID WASTE PROBLEMS IN YOUR BUSINESS

Take a public stand against waste and pollution. Adopt a corporate policy that waste reduction, reuse and recycling are preferable to waste disposal, incineration or treatment.
Set a positive tone for corporate waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
Assist in selecting an appropriate waste reduction and recycling program for the company.
Ensure an adequate budget and staff to execute the program.
Provide high visibility for recycling programs.
Provide incentives for various corporate subdivisions to cooperate with the program.
Provide incentives to encourage employees to participate in your waste reduction and recycling program.
- Give rewards to employees for waste reduction and recycling efforts.
- Give recognition, bonuses, or other financial awards to employees who offer innovative approaches to waste reduction and recycling.
Document your company's waste reduction and recycling accomplishments.
Document your company's waste reduction and recycling cost savings. Consider the true cost of a product in cost accounting (Avoided Cost + Real Cost = Actual Savings). Avoided costs are often difficult to quantify, but including them will provide a truer financial picture.
Stimulate development and use of products that result in reduced waste.
Promote development and expansion of markets for recyclables by closing the loop, and Buying Recycled.