Got waste? Get wise!

Along the way on our road to doing the right thing, we came across a program by the EPA that encourages partnerships between themselves and companies who are also looking to do what it take to make a difference for the planet.

While this is a voluntary program, it does show who really cares about reducing solid waste nationally (and even globally, if that kind of reach is obtainable). If you own a company, or even work for a company that would like to or is currently trying to help change the planet for the better, then you can join the Waste Wise program too!

Here's how we did it:

1) Formed a team: The boss, me, and the guys in the back..
2) Determined the program's scope: Company wide examination of all our processes which can be bettered..
3) Established a baseline: There was no baseline, nor a system for measuring one (so one has to be developed!)..
4) Evaluation of options: Where opportunities existed for proactive solutions, systems were developed..
5) Set goals: ... Obtainable goals ranging from developing a metric for measurement of waste, to locating vendors with more recycled content..
6) Implement programs: The actual work part, evaluated and recollected on a yearly basis..
7) CHANGE THE WORLD!

As a part of our Green77 Project, we have committed ourselves to helping repair the world (and the living creatures on it) one step at a time, won't you?

Check out the Waste Wise website for all the details.. it's easy and it can even save your company money!