Zero waste is a concept of reducing waste generation and sending zero waste to landfills or incinerators. Achieving zero waste is not an easy task, but it is essential to move towards a sustainable future. The Zero Waste Certification provides Read more
Waste diversion is becoming increasingly important in India due to the high volume of waste generated in the country. Tracking waste diversion data is crucial for businesses and organizations to monitor their progress towards achieving zero waste. Here are some Read more
Durable Reduction Calculations: Needed: What is the hardest part of all this? Typically getting the weights and meals each month. Specifics for Month Calculations: Calculation Amount Average Disposable weight per meal 0.567 kg Meals served 26,400 Total weight 15,004 kg Read more
To measure the success of a zero waste program, it’s important to calculate the diversion rate. Diversion rate is the percentage of waste that is diverted from the landfill through reduction, reuse, and recycling. To calculate the diversion rate for Read more
In the TRUE certification process, organizations can earn credits for waste diversion practices such as reduction, recycling, and composting. However, one often overlooked strategy for waste diversion is reuse. Reuse involves extending the life of a product or material by Read more
Effective waste management requires accurate and timely data on waste reduction, diversion, and disposal. To ensure this data is available, many organizations in India require their waste management suppliers to provide monthly or quarterly reports on the quantity of waste Read more
To effectively manage waste and achieve TRUE certification for sustainable waste management, it’s important to accurately measure the weight of your waste stream. There are several methods for determining the weight of your waste stream, including using scales, estimation factors, Read more
To achieve TRUE certification for sustainable waste management, organizations must collect accurate data on their waste diversion efforts. There are several methods for collecting this data, including working with TRUE Point of Contact (POC) and requiring suppliers to provide “real” Read more
Organizations looking to achieve TRUE certification for sustainable waste management must first establish a baseline for waste diversion data. A baseline serves as a control or comparison for evaluating progress towards a waste reduction goal. Collecting accurate baseline data is Read more
When measuring waste management success, two common metrics are used: recycling rate and diversion rate. While recycling rate measures only the percentage of materials that are recycled, diversion rate provides a more comprehensive view by measuring the percentage of materials Read more
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