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Each American exerts three times as much pressure on the natural environment as the global average1. Much of this pressure is exerted through consumerism. From the manufacturing process to the end of life of a product, many decisions can be made to reduce the impact on the natural environment. Adopting a Zero Waste approach to managing your business is one way to reduce your impact on the environment.
Zero Waste is a philosophy that encourages reducing pollution and waste in the life cycle of materials. Zero Waste improves profitability, competitiveness and environmental performance2. The first step to Zero Waste is to develop programs for sustainable purchasing, recycling, and compost collection program. Current Zero Waste Incentives City of Boulder: Offers a Business Recycling Coupon, Commercial Compost Incentive as well as a Zero Waste Start-up Incentive. Click here for more information or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at the Local Environmental Action Division at 303-441-1846. Boulder County Resource Conservation Division: Offers a coupon worth $150 towards Zero Waste services.
Become PACE certified with the Zero Waste Area of Excellence
Resources Boulder County Resource Conservation Division Western Disposal US Organics Council Zero Waste Alliance |
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