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Waste audit

what's going in your bins?

It’s important to take a systematic approach to managing and reducing waste. A waste audit is the first step – once you understand the waste you’re creating, you can set reduction targets, monitor progress and evaluate your efforts. Concentrate on the biggest volumes of waste first, to have the biggest impact.

 

Helpful Resources

Waste audit guide

This guide from recycle.co.nz will help you prepare and carry out an audit of your waste.

Waste audit manual

A waste audit manual for small to medium enterprises, schools and non profit organisations - from Zero Waste New Zealand.

Manage your solid waste

Check out this article for tips on managing your solid waste.

 

 

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Solid waste

Use the 6 R's (rethink/reinvent, refuse, reduce, reuse/repair, recycle, rehome, rot) to manage your solid waste so it doesn't go to landfill.

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Organic waste

don't send organic waste to landfill

Make a plan for your organic waste so it doesn't to go landfill and contribute to the production of harmful greenhouse gases.

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Product life cycle

think with a circular mindset

Ensure you understand the entire life cycle of every product you provide or purchase.

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Sustainable transport

reduce reliance on fossil fuels

Implement a sustainable transportation plan and upgrade your vehicles to electric or alternatives that don't rely on fossil fuels.

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