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
2009 Program for Businesses
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 Resource Kit includes a number of valuable tools.
The Business Waste Assessment Guide helps 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.
How to Start a Recycling Program is a step by step guide to setting up a recycling system 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.
Sustainable Procurement Guide is an introduction to purchasing products and services that are environmentally and socially beneficial.
Case Studies provides examples of businesses from various sectors that have succeeded in reducing their waste and improving sustainability.
Nature's Path Foods Inc.
lululemon athletica
Metrotower Office Complex
Boston Pizza International Inc.
October 7- Tip of the Day - Getting Started
October 9 - Tip of the Day - Reduce
October 14 – Tip of the Day - Recycle (Banned Materials)
October 15 – Tip of the Day - Recycle (Improve Recycling)
October 16 – Tip of the Day - Reuse (BCIMEX)
October 17 – Tip of the Day - Planning
October 20 – Tip of the Day – Waste Assessment
October 21 - Tip of the Day – Reduce (Sustainable Purchasing)
October 22 - Tip of the Day – Reuse (Office)
October 23 - Tip of the Day – Recycle (Sustainable Purchasing)
October 24 - Tip of the Day – Implementation
It's easy to obtain your copy of these resources; register for Waste Reduction Week, or email us!
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.
