Business Tools: Waste Reduction and Recycling
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The City of Tucson regulates new development on or near landfills within the City limits that could be a source of methane gas. The regulations in the City Code pertaining to development near landfills follow Article IX, Chapter 29 of the Tucson Code. The purpose of this article is to protect the public health and safety, to promote disclosure of relevant information concerning landfills to future property owners in the vicinity of designated landfills and to promote informed and responsible development of property which is on or near designated landfills. |
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The building construction process can be a great generator of waste or it can be a great contributor to the recycling market. By planning ahead, you can implement construction waste reduction strategies, recycle debris, and include recycled materials into the building design. Consider items such as used and refurbished doors or carpet made out of recycled plastic bottles. |
Provides Tucson citizens and businesses with refuse collection and disposal Recycling service costs less than garbage service, and may reduce your needs for garbage service. Recycling information for Pima County. Information about recycling in Arizona. Materials and waste exchanges are markets for buying and selling reusable and recyclable commodities. This website provides a state-by-state listing of waste exchanges in your area. Disposing of construction and demolition (C&D) debris misuses valuable resources and shortens the life of landfills. Technologies for building and construction professionals including construction waste management and recycled products. RecyclingMarkets.net gives you access to North America's Most Comprehensive searchable database of more than 17,000 companies involved in the Recycling Process throughout the USA and Canada. This database is divided into the following two sections: recycling markets and recycled products. | |
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Integrating waste reduction and recycling strategies into your purchasing and operational procedures streamlines practices and saves you money. Develop a procurement policy that includes buying recycled products so they can be purchased in bulk. Make waste reduction part of your business and save money on waste management. |
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7 Steps to Start a Business Waste Reduction Program (from Mecklenburg County, NC) Explore the services the City provides and how they can help you reduce waste. The Small Business Waste Assistance Program (SBWAP) provides a safe and affordable disposal/recycling option for your business. SBWAP is part of the City of Tucson/Pima County Household Hazardous Waste Program and is operated by the City of Tucson. Waste Reduction Assistance program funding is awarded by the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to projects devoted to waste reduction, recycling, and composting. In 1997, Arizona provided more than $1.5 million for waste reduction initiatives. Arizona offers two different grant programs - Waste Reduction Assistance (WRA) grants and Waste Reduction Initiative Through Education (WRITE) grants. These grants provide assistance to private business, nonprofit organizations, and governmental agencies for demonstration projects, research, recycling market development, waste prevention projects, and waste reduction education. Check with ADEQ for specific requirements. Recycling and waste reduction education programs and recycling directory. Waste reduction makes good business sense because it can save your organization money through reduced purchasing and waste disposal costs. WasteWise provides free technical assistance to help you develop, implement, and measure your waste reduction activities. WasteWise offers publicity to organizations that are successful in reducing waste through EPA publications, case studies, and national and regional events. These events also provide networking opportunities for organizations to share waste reduction ideas and success stories. Businesses can incorporate many integrated waste management techniques into their daily business practices. Even if your business already has a waste reduction program there are always a few more steps your business can take to improve and protect the environment and your community. An electronic information exchange that specializes in the trade of recyclables reclaimed in Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) streams, as well as the marketing of eco-friendly products. RecyclingMarkets.net gives you access to North America's Most Comprehensive searchable database of more than 17,000 companies involved in the Recycling Process throughout the USA and Canada. This database is divided into the following two sections: recycling markets and recycled products. | |
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Engaging your employees is an important piece of the waste reduction process. Employee efforts to reduce consumption and waste will drive the success of your waste reduction plan. Below are some strategies to include in your waste reduction plan. |
• Make sure default printer settings are set for duplex printing. You’ll use half the paper by printing on both sides! • There’s more space on the page than you may think. Common computer default settings are 12-point font and 1.25-inch margins. Try using 11-point type and 1-inch or 0.5-inch margins. These changes can fit up to 27% more information comfortably on a page. • Create a template to print stickers for faxes instead of fax cover sheets. Place a sticker on the first page of your fax and save a page on every fax! • Purchase recycled office paper. Look for post-consumer content (30% or more is good), which means that the original • Establish a bulletin board for office memos, announcements, and notices. Instead of printing a copy for every employee, post one copy on the bulletin board. • Go paperless whenever possible. Issue memos and notices via email whenever possible and avoid printing documents unless you really need a hard copy. • Reuse envelopes by placing a new address label over the old one. Reuse office items. Create a reuse program to encourage employees to reuse perfectly good office products that are often tossed, such as folders, paper clips, and binders. | |
