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Introduction to Waste Management
Effective waste management is a critical part of any net zero strategy. Understanding where waste is generated across your organisation allows you to identify quick wins for reduction and to develop a long-term waste reduction plan.
Embedding sustainable waste practices into your day-to-day operations can help you to:
- Cut your costs
- Reduce your environmental impact
- Enhance the way you utilise materials and resources
Across the following steps, you will:
- Identify Waste Streams within your business to establish a baseline
- Develop a sustainable waste reduction strategy
- Implement long-term waste reduction plans and monitor your progress
Get started
Step one
Beginner
Before reducing waste, it’s essential to understand where waste comes from, and how much of it is being generated by your activities.
Step two
Intermediate
If you’ve already completed a waste audit, what do you do with your findings? You can use your waste audit results to develop a waste reduction plan.
Step three
Expert
Engaging employees and stakeholders is key to ensuring your waste reduction efforts are sustained over time.