Some of the benefits of proactive commercial waste management include:<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”Enhances Sustainability” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”%%49%%” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#333333″]
The ability to manage water, waste, and energy helps improve the sustainability of your organization. Improving sustainability can help with boosting your corporate image, attract new people to the building or property and create a positive environment for employees.<\/p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Understanding Your Waste” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”%%49%%” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#333333″]As an organization understanding the type of waste you generate or produce puts you in a better position to find more efficient ways to reduce hauling costs. Also, it will help negotiate with waste and recycling services like dumpster rental companies. [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Savings” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”%%49%%” icon_color=”#000000″ icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|600|||||||” header_text_color=”#333333″]Recycling can help slash disposal costs, which will positively affect your bottom line.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default”]Below we\u2019ll go into some of the most effective waste management practices for commercial buildings.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||true|false” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.knoxvilledumpsterrental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Waste-Tracking.jpg” alt=”Waste Tracking” title_text=”Biodegradable disposable tableware abstract concept vector illustration.” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ animation_style=”slide”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display:flex;||flex-direction:column;||justify-content:center;”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADING-H1″ module_id=”sjtop” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”1.75rem” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#333333″ header_2_font_size=”1.75rem” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” animation_direction=”right” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_font_size_phone=”24px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” header_2_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_3_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_4_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_5_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_6_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_2_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_3_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_4_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_5_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_6_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_5_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_6_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_style=”slide” sticky_enabled=”0″]
Waste is an often overlooked opportunity for an organization to improve its sustainability, reduce costs and prevent greenhouse gas emissions. However, before any of it can be done, you need to track the amount of waste currently being generated. Tracking and recycling is the foundation to running a successful waste reduction program.<\/p>\n
Online tools like Energy Star Portfolio Manager are free and easy to use. The tool can be used to benchmark the performance of your commercial building or a portfolio of many buildings. The consistent set of metrics help assess and manage your waste management activities.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” module_id=”yard-dumpster” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”||||true|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” locked=”off” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display:flex;||flex-direction:column;||justify-content:center;”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADING-H1″ module_id=”sjtop” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”1.75rem” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#333333″ header_2_font_size=”1.75rem” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” animation_direction=”right” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_font_size_phone=”24px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” header_2_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_3_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_4_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_5_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_6_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_2_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_3_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_4_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_5_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_6_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_5_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_6_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_style=”slide” sticky_enabled=”0″]
One of the best ways to manage waste is to get others involved and follow a waste reduction program. You can leverage an existing team, but consider focusing on waste reduction. It may require bringing in more team members who work to reduce waste and focus on recycling measures.<\/p>\n
If there isn\u2019t a team in place, consider creating a green team, a group that\u2019s responsible for planning, designing and implementing all the waste reduction activities needed. The team then needs to be assigned responsibilities that include working with management on long- and short-term goals, gathering and analyzing data, and monitoring progress.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.knoxvilledumpsterrental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/creating-a-green-team.jpg” alt=”creating a green team” title_text=”creating a green team” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ animation_style=”flip”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||true|false” custom_css_main_element=”align-items: center;” locked=”off”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.knoxvilledumpsterrental.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/conduct-a-waste-assessment.jpg” alt=”conduct a waste assessment” title_text=”conduct a waste assessment” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ animation_style=”slide”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.7.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”display:flex;||flex-direction:column;||justify-content:center;”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADING-H1″ module_id=”sjtop” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”1.75rem” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#333333″ header_2_font_size=”1.75rem” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” animation_direction=”right” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_font_size_phone=”24px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” header_2_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_3_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_4_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_5_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_6_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_2_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_3_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_4_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_5_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_6_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_5_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_6_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_style=”slide” sticky_enabled=”0″]
It is essential to set clear and measurable goals for your green teams. Examine the tracking data to set a benchmark. Clear goals help to prioritize activities that help prevent waste while expanding on recycling programs. You can then track progress towards those goals based on your initially established benchmark.<\/p>\n
One of the ways to set goals or establish them is to conduct a waste assessment. The information from the assessment will pinpoint which areas need to be focused on to reduce waste.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text admin_label=”HEADING-H1″ module_id=”sjtop” _builder_version=”4.9.7″ header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”1.75rem” header_line_height=”1.2em” header_2_font=”|700|||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#333333″ header_2_font_size=”1.75rem” header_2_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” animation_direction=”right” hover_enabled=”0″ header_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_font_size_phone=”24px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” header_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|desktop” locked=”off” header_2_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_3_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_4_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_5_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_6_2_font_size_tablet=”4vw” header_2_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_3_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_4_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_5_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_6_2_font_size_phone=”24px” header_2_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_4_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_5_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” header_6_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_style=”fold” sticky_enabled=”0″]