Did you know that the budget for the average company for waste management is around 4%? This is often not enough for some businesses, and it’s those that are having the most difficulty with their waste management techniques. If you don't have the right techniques in play, you’re going to miss out on saving money, saving energy and potentially saving the planet all at the same time.
No business can be zero waste. It’s not possible to avoid producing it in some way, shape or form, and yet that doesn't mean that you can’t keep the costs as low as possible. If you’re looking at environmental remediation services, then this should be a part of your waste management plan for the future and not just as a one off cost. You want to be able to manage your business waste as much as possible, and with the tips below, you can learn to manage it in a way that’s cost-effective and energy efficient at the same time.
Track it. The only way you’re going to tell whether your waste is reduced is when you track your usage. You need to track how much you buy for your business each week, and how much you have left at the end of that week. This will help you to get to know your usage and it’s this that can help you to identify waste streams. Knowledge is power here and you can create a plan for waste management when you know what type of waste you’re dealing with.
Slow down on how much paper you use. Switching your business operations to a digital option instead of a paper one will help you to reduce your waste and save your money, too. With the accounting and all of your dealings moving online, you can take the industry by storm while also creating policy that allows you to only print where necessary. When you reduce your paper usage, you also reduce your waste!
Use a specific company. Not every business will have the time to get to know the best processes for waste management in their business. They also may not know the best companies to work with their waste management policies. If you use a waste management company, you can make improvements that will maximize efficiency and time while also saving cash. They’ll also know how to remove your waste professionally so that you don't have to worry. It’s important to properly dispose of different kinds of waste, so you avoid fines and penalties. Medical waste requires careful handling with regulations stipulating it to be handled differently than other kinds of waste; needing it to be treated so as to be non-infectious prior to disposal. In addition, the disposal of medical marijuana waste has its own protocols to follow, so be sure to research and ask waste providers how they process waste collection.
Get to know what’s hazardous. If your business is using hazardous waste materials, asbestos and pesticides, you’re going to need a professional business to help you with your waste management. There are specific rules to consider about handling hazardous waste, and you have a duty of care to your employees and your environment. With the wrong handling, you’re going to end up with mismanagement and a possible fine.
When you choose to add your waste management for your business to your annual budgets, you are making the best decision for your business, the environment and the people who work for you.
