Thank you for attending Lessons From The World’s Waste, our webinar to mark Earth Day 2023.
Below is a recording of the webinar, along with some resources Please explore our Knowledge Hub for more useful guides and toolkits.
Questions? Contact recycling@greatforest.com
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A recap: The webinar shared findings from the largest global study of commercial waste ever undertaken.
The study analyzed over 170,000 pounds of waste from buildings/businesses in the U.S. and countries around the world, revealing surprising similarities and identifying major takeaways. Great Forest conducted detailed waste audits at over 100 commercial sites worldwide for the study.
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RESOURCES
About the study:
Read the full study published in the May 2022 issue of The Journal of Solid Waste Technology and Management.
Read the report in Facility Management Journal – LESSONS FROM THE WORLD’S TRASH: Global Study Reveals Trends & Solutions, FMJ, March/April 2023. PDF.
Read a summary of the study: 62% of Trash is NOT Trash
Food Waste:
Composting Guide For Businesses and Organizations: How To Start
Case Study: Food Waste Audit Helps Restaurant Chain Reduce Waste + Do Good At The Same Time
Zero Waste:
Waste Audits:
Waste Audit Facts and Benefits: What Every Business Needs To Know
Earth Day:
Other Guides:
Download our Compliance Guide
Donating for Reuse: A Guide to Transforming Waste, Avoiding Landfills
Q&A: Your Waste and Recycling Scorecard. How to Read It, and Use It