RECYCLING COUNCIL OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Contact our HOTLINE: 604-RECYCLE (732-9253) in Lower Mainland or
1-800-667-4321 (rest of BC) or e-mail at hotline@rcbc.bc.ca
Waste Reduction Week for Businesses
2011 Program for Businesses
Register your business for Waste Reduction Week 2011 and show your commitment to green practices.
For Waste Reduction Week this year RCBC has put together a comprehensive resource kit that will provide knowledge and direction to businesses looking to start a waste reduction program and to help improve existing programs. It will introduce concepts and tools to consider when looking at reducing the waste your business generates and how this can improve both your productivity and your bottom line.
The Business Resource Kit includes a number of valuable tools:
A Business Waste Assessment to help you assess your current generation of solid waste and plan necessary changes. A waste assessment can be an extremely valuable experience to a forward-thinking business, providing a baseline to start from.
Information on how to start a Recycling Program for your business. It covers what materials to include, where to find companies and resources to deal with those materials, how to save money, and how to improve your program over time.
Case Studies provides examples of businesses from various sectors that have succeeded in reducing their waste and improving sustainability.
Download all six case studies here or individually:
London Drugs
Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Nature's Path Foods Inc.
lululemon athletica
Metrotower Office Complex
Boston Pizza International Inc.
2011 Tip of the Day for Businesses
Day 2 - Conduct a Waste Assessment
Day 3 - Sustainable Purchasing
Day 4 - Improve Your Current Recycling Program
Day 5 - Use Existing Resources
Additional Resources:
For additional information, visit Metro Vancouver's SmartSteps program. SmartSteps is a program of tools, technical assistance and information to help your business become more eco-efficient and more competitive. The goal is to help you find specific, cost-effective actions you can take to reduce the amount of materials and energy your business uses.
