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Having a Zero Waste business mindset is becomingly increasingly crucial. This is because effective waste management has one of the most direct impacts on business operations, the environment, and your bottom line. It is why some of the world’s largest corporations, such as GE and Walmart, are taking the lead and going Zero Waste. You

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

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

Case Study: Tenant-focused Waste Management Program Great partnered with a major property management company to implement an intensive, tenant-focused waste management program across several commercial buildings in their portfolio. This targeted approach proved highly effective in driving behavioral change and compliance at the tenant/occupant level. Diversion rates improved by an average of nearly 60%. Client

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

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

Case Study: Designing a sustainable waste management plan The Trust for Governors Island engaged Great Forest to develop a scalable and future-ready sustainable waste management plan to support the New York landmark’s rapid growth. Great Forest delivered a data-driven roadmap to guide The Trust’s waste-related infrastructure, collection and policy decisions for years to come. This

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

Ready to achieve TRUE Zero Waste certification? We’ve got answers to all your burning questions with our TRUE Zero Waste FAQs. At Great Forest, we know Zero Waste can seem daunting, but we know it is a very achievable goal—and worth it. We went through the process ourselves, earning TRUE Gold Certification for our NYC