While recycling is great for a company’s bottom line, preventing waste by reducing and reusing can be even better. By stopping waste before it starts you can reap even more benefits and cost savings than recycling alone. There are many different approaches that can have a big payback. Browse our success stories to see what local companies are doing, and consider putting some of these tried and true practices to work in your company:
From redesigning consumer product packaging to improving the efficiency of transport packaging systems, optimizing the packaging materials your company uses can be a key to significant cost savings and other benefits.
"Buying green" means taking into account the environmental and health impacts of the products and services you choose. Whether you're making an everyday purchase like paper towels or a special "big" buy like a TV, sofa, bicycle or car, buying green can do a world of good.
For a list of resources that can help you make better buying decisions, please visit our Green Purchasing Web Links page.
