Why Waste Reduction Makes Sense
- It improves operational efficiency.
- It diverts waste from landfill and cuts back on greenhouse gas emissions.
- It makes your business more attractive to employees and customers.
- It's an immediate and measurable way to improve your operation's environmental performance.
- It helps you comply with Ontario's 3Rs Regulations.
- It can help your bottom line.
- It helps us get closer to Ontario’s goal of zero waste.
What You Can Do
Change the way you think about waste and you'll discover its hidden value.
- Develop a waste-reduction program* or improve your existing program.
- Buy smart. Focus on eliminating waste before it gets to you. Implement green procurement practices.
- Get tenants and staff involved. Reach your goals quickly by getting your entire retail operation to participate.
*Waste-reduction programs involve reducing, reusing and recycling. Each plays an important role in diverting waste.
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