Moving your organization closer to zero waste can result in cost savings, all while making a positive environmental and social impact! The goal of zero-waste is to reduce overall waste generation and to divert materials whenever possible. The 5 R’s of Zero Waste are as follows: • Refuse what you do not need. • Reduce what you do need; reconsider just how much stuff you actually need. • Reuse by repurposing stuff, or by using reusable objects like metal straws. • Recycle what you cannot…

Can one person make a difference? Absolutely. Every simple step you make towards zero waste results in a positive contribution to the environment in some capacity. What is Zero Waste/What does Zero Waste mean? According to the Zero Waste International Alliance, “Zero Waste is a goal that is ethical, economical, efficient and visionary, to guide people in changing their lifestyles and practices to emulate sustainable natural cycles, where all discarded materials are designed to become resources for others to use.” “…Zero Waste means designing and…