In 2022, Great Forest completed the largest and most comprehensive waste characterization study to date focused on commercial buildings. That waste study…
“…contamination rates have in many ways become the most important metric in the recycling sector.” — Waste Dive Recycling contamination happens when…

Time For A Plastic Audit?

This article was originally published by Great Forest on LinkedIn. “Just one word… Plastics. There’s a great future in plastics.” Those famous…
TRUE CERTIFIED ZERO WASTE CASE STUDY Project: Great Forest, Inc. Certification Level: Gold Diversion Rate: 91.3% Type of Facility: 5-story Brownstone Facility…
In the face of increasingly dire climate change news, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) is becoming a priority for businesses that want…
Businesses across the country are starting to see their offices return to capacity as workers return full-time or on a hybrid schedule.…
Just as occupancy is rising in office buildings, the waste industry, like the restaurant industry, is dealing with hiring challenges.  As a…
We are proud to announce that Great Forest. Inc. has been TRUE certified to the Gold level for our Zero Waste efforts,…
You may already know how much waste your facility generates and how much is being diverted from landfill. That is crucial waste…
Great Forest has joined the EPA’s WasteWise program as an active participant. WasteWise encourages organizations and businesses to achieve sustainability in their…
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