ies webinar: the case for a corporate recycling program
TRANSCRIPT
The Case for a Corporate Recycling Program
November 6, 2014
Presenters: Erik Makinson, Product Director, Waste Solutions with Ecova
Agenda
Getting Started
‘Selling’ Your Program Internally
Best Practices
Q&A
Self-Reflection
Why do YOU want to implement a recycling program?
Cost savings
Brand perception
Ethics… It’s the right thing to do
Defining your motivation will keep you engaged
Time
Energy
Resources
Waste disposal costs have
increased 27% in the last 10 years.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Oct 2014
“Selling” Your Program Internally
Identify stakeholders early in the process
Who could add value or say “no”?
– Real Estate
– Facilities
– Finance
– Operations
– Marketing/Communications
– Janitorial
Make them ‘part of your team’
What’s in it for “Me”?
The Human Factor
Enlist participation
– 1:1 meetings
– Learn from others’ jobs
How can you incorporate others’ goals
What does success sound like?
Pool knowledge into a business case
Identify decision makers
Present business case
Best Practices
1. Assign roles and responsibilities
– Project Lead
– Site champion
2. Adjust program for local infrastructure
– Accepted materials in recycling
– Organics?
3. Choose the right collection containers
– Use a color-coding system
– Pictures vs. words
– Shaped openings
Best Practices
4. Staggered Roll-out
− Prioritize markets
− Disperse costs
− Legislative risk mitigation
− Contamination mitigation
5. “Future Proof” Containers
− Openings
− Signage
6. Janitorial Collaboration (if applicable)
− Engage early
Best Practices
7. Education & training
– Leverage existing training vehicles
– On-site training
8. Benchmark & track program success
– Diversion rate
– Cost
9. Communicate!
– Internally
– Externally
– Early & often
10. Right-size for savings
Best Practices
7. Education & training
– Leverage existing training vehicles
– On-site training
8. Benchmark & track program success
– Diversion rate
– Cost
9. Communicate!
– Internally
– Externally
– Early & often
10. Right-size for savings
Best Practices
7. Education & training
– Leverage existing training vehicles
– On-site training
8. Benchmark & track program success
– Diversion rate
– Cost
9. Communicate!
– Internally
– Externally
– Early & often
10. Right-size for savings
Best Practices
7. Education & training
– Leverage existing training vehicles
– On-site training
8. Benchmark & track program success
– Diversion rate
– Cost
9. Communicate!
– Internally
– Externally
– Early & often
10. Right-size for savings
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