Case Study: Portfolio-wide Commercial Organics Diversion Programs
Great Forest designed and implemented building-wide commercial organics diversion programs for an entire portfolio of 10+ commercial buildings in New York City, diverting 364 tons of organic waste from landfill and incineration in the two years following the program’s launch, doubling the portfolio’s monthly organic waste capture over the same period.
Client
A portfolio of 10+ commercial properties.
Strategy
Waste Audit Provides Data on Organic Waste
- Based on waste audit data, the Great Forest team was able to accurately project organic waste generation volumes and provide service level recommendations for waste haulers.
Tenant Engagement Surveys
- By gauging tenant interest and engagement levels, the team was able to anticipate and prepare to break down barriers to participation.
Program Implementation and Monitoring
- Great Forest designed a customized organic waste collection system for the client, providing annotated floor plans to ensure proper implementation.
- Waste program labels, signage, and bin recommendations were included in the plan.
- Training was provided to janitorial staff.
- Educational campaigns reached building occupants.
Results
364 tons of organic waste diverted from landfill and incineration since program inception.
2x increase in the monthly organic waste capture.