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“…contamination rates have in many ways become the most important metric in the recycling sector.” — Waste Dive Recycling contamination is costing businesses millions. It is one of the biggest hidden costs in commercial waste management. Across the U.S., an estimated 25% of all recyclables are contaminated, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. That means

For many organizations, TRUE Zero Waste Certification is a goal that can remain out of reach due to the lack of a strategic, data-driven zero waste plan. Without a roadmap outlining timelines, priorities and actionable steps, zero waste targets yield few measurable results. The key to moving from ambition to reality is a data-driven 3-step

Waste data can uncover opportunities to lower costs, increase diversion and improve sustainability performance. Better data leads to better decisions. But what types of waste data does a business actually need to get actionable insights for better waste management? We break it down. Waste management is something every business has to address, yet many organizations

See you at Greenbuild 2026 in NYC, October 20-23, 2026. Get your industry discount with code GFEXPO to save on expo passes at $59.00. Join Great Forest and USGBC at the TRUE Networking Breakfast on Wednesday, October 21, 9:00am-10:30am. With Greenbuild 2026, the world’s largest gathering of green building professionals, happening in New York City this October,

Is Your Waste Management Built to Grow With Your Business? Businesses evolve. Your waste management plan should, too. Is your waste strategy built to grow with your business? Is your waste program sustainable, scalable, and future ready? Your business likely isn’t the same company it was five years ago. You may have added staff, expanded

Businesses looking for new corporate waste reduction solutions are rediscovering an old idea: reuse. As companies pursue ambitious zero waste business goals and advance toward a circular economy, reuse is gaining renewed attention as a practical, scalable solution. Today’s new reuse champions driving change include the NGO Upstream; Closed Loop Partners, which piloted the first

Why a Zero Waste Audit is one of the Most Impactful Earth Day Actions Your Business Can Take Earth Day usually brings a wave of corporate sustainability initiatives. From park cleanups and reusable tote giveaways to recycling drives, these employee engagement events are great for building morale and raising awareness. But, to honor Earth Day

Plastic and Plastic Film Recycling Plastic is one of the most complex and problematic waste streams globally due to the variety of resin types and high contamination rates. In the largest global study of commercial waste, Great Forest waste expert found that: The largest portion of non-organic divertible materials found in over 100 waste audits

How to Reduce Costs, Stay Compliant, and Increase Diversion in 2026 and Beyond Effective business waste management and corporate sustainability is no longer just a “good” thing to do. It is a core business cost-control strategy, a compliance priority, and a measurable ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) driver. Resilient companies review and reset their waste strategy at the

Every facility should plan to conduct a commercial waste audit at least once a year. This guide will walk you through the essential steps of planning a waste audit, and explain what a waste audit entails, what you should expect, and what is  needed to get actionable data. Benefits of a Waste Audit for Strategic