identify waste composition, volume, generation points, and savings opportunities.
are an important tool in the development of short/long term budgeting.
establish a benchmark to measure cost reduction, diversion, and recycling progress.
What Is A Waste Audit?
In order to reduce the volume of waste, you need to know more about the waste you generate.You will discover the type, amount, content (hazardous or toxic), exact sources and reasons for the waste you are currently generating.You will also review your purchasing and management practices and discover where they need improvement.This will assist you in reducing your waste management costs.A thorough waste audit will provide relevant information pinpointing the location of waste generation and the type of waste most commonly generated.From the waste audit, you can determine where and how to reduce the volume of waste.The waste audit will also provide information on how to introduce or increase recycling as another means of waste reduction.The waste audit will guide an individual or team, through a series of steps in gathering this information toward the goal of waste reduction and reduced waste costs.
Why Do I Need A Waste Audit?
There are many good reasons for conducting a waste audit: reducing costly material discards and waste volume, regulatory requirements, reducing waste volume destined for landfills or incineration and its associated cost, and a positive environmental image, are but a few. Source reduction will ultimately impact raw material, waste disposal and treatment costs.Source reduction looks at the design, manufacture, purchase, or use of materials or products (including packages) to reduce their amount and/or adverse impact before they enter the waste stream. Conducting a waste audit leads to source reduction and recycling, which contribute to financial benefits (savings), and will also conserve: landfill space, energy in the manufacturing process, and natural resources. Waste reduction will enhance a business? environmentally friendly image and increase customer confidence.In addition, waste reduction can improve overall efficiency and productivity in the workplace. For all these reasons, a waste audit is a cost effective tool for doing business today