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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

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

Everyone is talking about the potential of AI or Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize every industry, including waste management. But what does AI and waste management really mean for businesses? While AI technology is still evolving, we are already seeing its impact. At some landfills in China, robots capable of searching for and removing compostable material

  To achieve a zero-waste society, governments, industry and citizens need to work together to implement a rapid transformation in the way products and services are delivered. Industries also need to work on reducing waste within the value chain for their products. Such initiatives can achieve significant financial savings for both businesses and consumers while

Did you know…waste design challenges in your building may be holding back your Zero Waste goals? In fact, many common waste management problems can be traced to the way your facility was designed and built. When buildings are designed without waste in mind and without input from waste experts, resulting problems can last for the