Do you know how much waste your company produces? Companies around the United States produce 21 million tons of paper waste every year . You produce other forms of waste as well, which is leading to a massive landfill crisis. Choosing the right waste management solution is a great way to ensure that your organization meets all of its sustainability goals in a reasonable timeframe. While it might seem like a relatively simple decision, the type of waste management program that you choose is very important. This decision may have far-reaching consequences. This is due in no small part to the fact that businesses generate so much garbage. In fact, Americans produce three times more waste than the current world average. Some ecological experts believe that this is one of the biggest hurdles the country has to urgently address in order to get closer to a truly sustainable economy. Fortunately, there’s no reason that your organization has to contribute to this trend. Saving Cash While Slashing Your Impact on the Environment One of the most commonly cited reasons as to why firms don’t clean up their act is the fact that waste management programs are expensive. Companies are concerned […]
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