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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

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

Great Forest joined sustainability and green building professionals from around the world at the 2025 Greenbuild Conference & Expo in November to discuss zero waste and the future of the built environment. With roughly 15,000 attendees and more than 100 sessions, this year’s event highlighted the momentum driving the green building movement forward. At What’s

Recycling signs and bin labels can make or break your waste and recycling program. Clear signage = less contamination and waste, which usually means more savings. Confusing instructions and signs with recycling symbols that are hard to read, or posted in the wrong places, could drive your diversion rate down and your waste costs up.

As one of the largest landlords in the country, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is setting a strong example for how to reduce waste in public buildings across the nation. It is achieving this with one key tool: waste audits. For the GSA, waste audits are central to effective waste management. They are key

Here is everything you need to know about how New York’s Executive Order 22 affects waste management and how affected entities can meet EO 22 goals. What is New York’s Executive Order 22 (EO 22)? In 2022, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Executive Order 22: Leading by Example: Directing State Agencies to Adopt a