According to the Environmental Protection Agency, each person generates four pounds of trash per day. Now consider that at least one third of every day is spent in the workplace. The amount of waste generated from even a small office raises a great deal of concern. In order for recycling, reduction and reuse programs to be truly effective, our efforts must extend beyond the home and into the workplace. Businesses can become environmental stewards by promoting waste reduction, reuse and recycling among employees.
Many businesses also benefit from the support of environmentally conscientious consumers.
Businesses also have the opportunity to lead by example and further promote waste reduction by communicating their practices to colleagues and suppliers. The Waste Knot Program has been developed to help local businesses improve their waste prevention and recycling programs. Participation in Waste Knot's free, non-regulatory waste audits help each business focus on particular target areas where improvements may be made. The Waste Knot Program has also helped to improve successful programs by recommending new paths for expansion. Top of Page Benefits to Waste Knot Partners Waste Knot Partners benefit from both on-site consultations and also public recognition of their efforts through free advertising and promotional materials.