April 15, 2024
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Download Now–Earth Day Guide: Towards a Zero Waste Business
Click here to download the guide now Earlier this year, the UN issued a call for an urgent global shift towards Zero…
March 26, 2024
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UN Waste Report Urges Global Shift to Zero Waste: Why Businesses Must Act Now
To achieve a zero-waste society, governments, industry and citizens need to work together to implement a rapid transformation in the way products…
Did you know…waste system design challenges in your building may be holding back your Zero Waste goals? In fact, many common waste…
January 3, 2024
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Your New Year Checklist (for a Less Wasteful, More Sustainable Year Ahead)
What does the future hold? If you have a plan, you can conquer whatever comes your way. Here’s a checklist to help…
December 18, 2023
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What COP 28 Means for Businesses
Since 1995, nations have gathered each year for the Conference of Parties (COP) to discuss ways to collaborate on climate action and…
December 8, 2023
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Watch: Decarbonizing the Waste Industry
This year, Anna Dengler, Great Forest’s Senior Sustainability Advisor, returned to the National Zero Waste Conference to join a panel of experts…
November 20, 2023
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Holiday Waste: What Can Businesses Do to Reduce it and Move Towards Zero Waste
How much holiday waste do Americans generate each year? A reported 1 million tons of additional materials go into landfills each week…
November 3, 2023
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Zero Waste Event Planning Guide: 10-Step Checklist
Need help planning a Zero Waste event? This guide will put you on the right path in just 10 simple steps. Use…
September 28, 2023
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TRUE Zero Waste Certification – A Guide for Businesses
Interested in TRUE Zero Waste certification for your facility? It is not as difficult as you might think. To “walk the walk,”…
August 31, 2023
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Compostable Food Service Ware: Is It Right For Your Business?
Compostable food service ware like plates, bowls, cups, takeout containers, and utensils are popping up in many restaurants, employee cafeterias, office pantries,…
August 8, 2023
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Impact Your ESG Rating, Reduce Waste in 3 Steps
Every business produces waste. So if your ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy does not include waste reduction, you are missing a…
July 17, 2023
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Regulatory Alert: Aug/Sept 2023 – New Waste Receptacles Rule for NYC Food-Related Businesses
UPDATE: As of September 5, 2023, ALL chain stores with five or more locations in NYC must use rigid containers with secure…