If you want to learn more about zero-waste audits and how those can result in a landfill diversion rate of 90 %, then you came to the right place! We will walk you through a few common questions and then explain to you, how you can book your very own zero-waste audit with us, or how you can purchase a guide that will help you conduct your own!
If you already know what such an audit entails and you want to become a zero-waste champion yourself, hire us to help you! Jump to the bottom of this page to find out how we can help you.
What is a zero-waste audit?
In general, a zero-waste audit aims at eliminating the waste of your organisation. The goal is to learn from your waste habits. That means identifying what waste you create and then committing to systematic and behavioral changes to decrease and, where possible eliminate, waste.
These audits also offer the chance to educate you and your employees about what throwing something ‘away’ actually means. ‘Away’ of course does not mean that your waste magically disappears. Even recyclables often end up in landfills all around the globe. This large amount of un-reused trash has devastating effects on our ecosystems. Therefore, improving your waste management can largely benefit our planet and, of course, your company!
How do zero-waste audits work?
Our zero-waste audits usually consist of 3 main phases with the goal of reaching a 90% landfill conversion rate. Those include the reporting and the weighing of materials:
Phase One: Preparation
A: Off-site – In a first step, we identify waste materials and disposal methods, as well as get in touch with waste contractors.
B: On-site – We will observe, document and weigh the materials that you dispose.
Phase Two: Reporting
During this phase, we provide you with a written report, which includes (among other things) photos and details about all waste coming out of your facility, an excel data sheet that classifies the recyclability of your waste and categorisation of the different waste streams
Phase Three: Outlook & Recommendations
At the end of the audit, we will evaluate the regional downstream capabilities and future scenarios. We will identify ways of improvement and future corporations to reach the goal of the 90% landfill conversion rate!
Why should you do a zero-waste audit?
A zero-waste audit can be used to get certified as a sustainable company. Many organisations offer such certificates that often require a determination of the status quo of the waste streams coming in and out of an office, three examples are listed below:
SCS Global Services
SCS is an international leader in third-party certification, validation, and verification for environmental, sustainability, and food safety and quality performance claims. Their vision is that of a sustainable future, which safeguards our environment and climate, supports the health and wellbeing of workers and communities, and raises the standard of living for all.
Zero waste certification
This Dutch organisation offers independent and recognized seals of approval for a Zero Waste Office. This provides insight to your stakeholders over the quality of your waste management.
UL Certification
Their comprehensive services include certification of personnel, products, facilities, processes and systems to applicable standards and requirements. They also offer help maintaining your certification and sustaining best practices within your organisation.
TRUE
TRUE is dedicated to measuring, improving and recognizing your zero-waste performance. It does so by encouraging the adoption of sustainable resource management and waste reduction practices.
Who can do a zero-waste audit?
Any small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) can do a zero-waste audit. However, we offer our services to big corporations as well! Just get in contact with us, and we will take it from there. We especially recommend our zero-waste audits to companies and corporations in the transport, food, build and clothing sector. Since those sectors are the most polluting industries.
Our consultants are based all around Europe and are always happy to help you out in the following cities:
- Amsterdam
- London
- Athens
- Barcelona
- Stockholm
- Vienna
- with more cities being added regularly.
When should I do a zero-waste audit?
The best time to conduct a zero-waste audit is when you plan to apply for a certification to become a sustainable company, like with the above-mentioned examples. However, truly anytime is a great time to improve your waste management with an audit!
We recommend booking an appointment with us as soon as you have received the go from your certification company. If you prefer to, you can also do the audit yourself and we provide you with the needed templates that will facilitate the process of documenting your waste streams.
Now it is your turn to conquer your waste!
Zero-waste audits offer the possibility to become a zero-waste champion through a few easy steps. Let us join you on your path to becoming a more sustainable business and book a zero-waste audit with us now!
Together we can transform your waste streams and make you a frontrunner in waste management!
