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According to the Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs, commercial waste generation was around 37.9 million tonnes in 2017. Businesses can stand to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance their reputation with efforts to improve waste management. When it comes to tackling waste management, developing solutions to produce less waste is the best place to start. 

1 . Produce less waste 

To produce less waste, it’s advisable to review your all of your current policies. Whether it’s paper, food or materials- set stricter limits on ordering and usage so that waste is less likely. Many companies are making the switch to going paperless and finding that they can run a fully digital operation using software only. Producing less waste should also be in an attempt to use less energy and water within the building. Purchase energy star rating appliances and machines across the whole of your company. Make the most of natural night and use smart thermostat systems to best control the temperature. Consider adopting a renewable energy provider based on wind turbine or solar power solutions. 

2 . Recycling practices 

To best reduce waste, recycling everything that you can is imperative. Ensure that you are properly recycling each and every material that you use. It’s simple to recycle plastics, cardboards and food waste, yet you should also prioritize the proper disposal of electrical equipment, for instance. When you are choosing products for your business, choose items that can be recycled or that are biodegradable. 

3 . Waste disposal services  

Investing in a good waste removal company can help any business to improve its waste management. Firstly, a waste removal service ensures that a business is adhering to the legal and safety requirements associated with waste disposal. Such services can arrange the proper disposal of any materials that cannot be recycled (as well as those that can). A thorough waste disposal plan and service will help your company to reduce the amount that you send to landfill. 

 4. Donate items 

Waste management is vastly improved by reusing all items possible. Of course, there will arise instances when your company has no further use for certain possessions. In these cases, donating to charities can be an excellent solution to minimise waste. Donating electrical items in particular can be an easy way to properly dispose of these unwanted goods. When purchasing extra items for your office, using second-hand stores is another great way to improve your zero waste policy. 

5. Engage your team 

To guarantee the success of a waste management policy, it’s important to engage your team. Create a waste action plan together by all contributing ideas. When employees are involved in the designing of a solution; motivation is more likely. Set yourself short-term and long-term goals about waste across the business. Brainstorm the key areas where people believe that waste is a problem. 

Improving waste management for your organisation is useful to reduce your costs and consequently improve your profits. You’ll be saving money, going greener and improving your ethical practices as an organisation.