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Xeriscaping - ANSWER- Landscaping in a style which requires little or no irrigation and produces less waste. Waste - to- energy (WTE) - ANSWER- The conversion of recovered solid waste into a usable form of energy usually through combustion at extremely high temperature Waste stream - ANSWER- Waste material output of a facility Waste reduction - ANSWER- The combined efforts of waste prevention, reuse, composting, and recycling practices. Waste generation - ANSWER- The amount (weight or volume) of materials and products that enter the waste stream before recycling, composting, landfilling, or combustion takes place. Waste characterization/ waste analysis - ANSWER- Sorting, identification, measurement by weight/volume of solid waste materials into categories for the purposes of determining best management practices and developing cost- effective recycling and composting programs. Waste analysis - ANSWER- Analysis of a facility's processes, waste stream, recycling activities and disposal costs. The waste audit is used to process detailed information on a solid waste management system and recommend beneficial changes.
Vendor - ANSWER- Third party organization that supply goods, services, or materials Upstream - ANSWER- Materials generated before the point of consumption Upcycling - ANSWER- Recycling of materials that retains the majority of the materials integrity and energy value, while creating a new item or material that will be employed in a long, useful life or purpose. Universal waste - ANSWER- A category of waste material not designated as "hazardous waste" but containing materials that need to be prevented from free release into the environment. 12 master categories of commodities/discard - ANSWER- 1. Reusable
- Paper
- Plant trimming
- Putrescible / food
- Polymers
- Wood
- Ceramics
- Textiles
- Soils
- Metals
- Glass
- Chemicals REDUCE C 5: SET ALL PRINTERS TO DUPLEX PRINT - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Ensure all printers within the facility are set to duplex printing. REDUCE
C 2: DOCUMENT PALLET AND SHIPPING CONTAINER REUSE - ANSWER- INTENT: To quantify reuse activity and reduce the need for new pallet and/or shipping container purchase. RE-USE C 2: DOCUMENT PALLET AND SHIPPING CONTAINER REUSE - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Establish process to track and document the reuse of pallets, incoming shipping containers and outgoing shipping containers. Develop a methodology to quantify the number and monthly volume by weight of reused pallets and containers. If pallet vendors are used, provide documentation of volumes shipped from the site. RE-USE C 3: IMPLEMENT RE-USABLE TRANSPORT CONTAINERS - ANSWER- INTENT: To reduce waste in shipping and transport operations RE-USE C 3: IMPLEMENT RE-USABLE TRANSPORT CONTAINERS - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Utilize reusable plastic, metal, wood, or other durable material containers for transporting items or supplies. Reusable containers can be used for outgoing shipping and/or receiving from vendors, inter-company shipments, or customers. RE-USE C 4: ESTABLISH PROGRAM TO REUSE OFFICE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS - ANSWER- INTENT: To extend the embodied value of office supplies and materials that have not yet reached end of life. RE-USE C 4: ESTABLISH PROGRAM TO REUSE OFFICE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Establish a process to collect and redistribute unwanted office supplies and/or materials internally or externally.
RE-USE
C 5: USE REUSABLE/DURABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE - ANSWER- INTENT: To reduce or eliminate waste generated by disposable food service ware. RE-USE C 5: USE REUSABLE/DURABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Provide reusable/durable alternatives to disposable service ware in employee break rooms and common areas, and to customers if applicable. Outline the estimated reduction of waste materials and savings through the program. RE-USE C 6: DONATE ALL FOOD SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION - ANSWER- INTENT: To utilize the inherent value of prepared foods for the highest and best use. RE-USE C 6: DONATE ALL FOOD SAFE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Identify all applicable food products that are safe for human consumption. Locate organizations within the area that need it, and arrange for food to be donated. Establish food safety processes to ensure the food stays safe for human consumption. RE-USE C 7: PARTICIPATE IN ANIMAL FEED PROGRAM FOR INEDIBLE FOOD - ANSWER- INTENT: To utilize the inherent value of prepared foods for the highest and best use. RE-USE C 7: PARTICIPATE IN ANIMAL FEED PROGRAM FOR INEDIBLE FOOD - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Identify applicable food products that are safe for animal consumption. Locate organizations within the area that need it for feeding animals and arrange for them to take the food.
C 3: COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS AND/OR SOILED PAPER "ON-SITE" - ANSWER-
REQUIREMENTS: Create and implement a system for composting food scraps and/or soiled paper on-site. Ensure that food scraps are properly composted prior to redistribution as a soil amendment or other beneficial use. COMPOST C 4: COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS AND/OR SOILED PAPER "OFF-SITE" COMPOST CREDIT 4: COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS AND/OR SOILED PAPER OFF-SITE - ANSWER- INTENT: To divert organic matter away from landfill and incineration (WTE) and towards creation of valuable, nutrient rich soil. COMPOST C 4: COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS AND/OR SOILED PAPER "OFF-SITE" COMPOST CREDIT 4: COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS AND/OR SOILED PAPER OFF-SITE - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Identify and utilize a composter for off-site composting of soiled paper and/or food. COMPOST C 5: UTILIZE/REUSE COMPOST OR MULCH "ON-SITE" - ANSWER- INTENT: To support the market value of compost and mulch. Create better soil for healthier plants on-site. COMPOST C 5: UTILIZE/REUSE COMPOST OR MULCH "ON-SITE" - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Identify areas where compost or mulch would be beneficial to site landscape, then purchase and apply it to these areas. COMPOST C 6: IMPLEMENT OTHER PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES FOR ORGANIC MATERIALS - ANSWER- INTENT: To promote beneficial, non-harmful use of organic materials and/or generate clean energy.
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C 6: IMPLEMENT OTHER PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES FOR ORGANIC
MATERIALS - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Utilize a separate process technology for organic materials that is beneficial, non-harmful and/or generates clean energy. COMPOST C 7: USE COMPOST FROM SITE FOR "ON-SITE" FOOD PRODUCTION - ANSWER- INTENT: To demonstrate commitment to the environment and the natural organics system by utilizing food waste to assist in propagation of new food for consumption by those who generated the waste. COMPOST C 7: USE COMPOST FROM SITE FOR "ON-SITE" FOOD PRODUCTION - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Create a process of utilizing compost generated from the food waste on-site to grow new food for company use. If an off-site composter is used, any compost generated from the facility is purchased for use in the facility's program. RE-CYCLE C 1.1: MEET HIGHEST AND BEST USE FOR 80% OF MATERIALS BY WEIGHT - ANSWER- INTENT: To ensure highest and best use of materials is explored prior to recycling. RE-CYCLE C 1.1: MEET HIGHEST AND BEST USE FOR 80% OF MATERIALS BY WEIGHT - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Identify which categories of materials are generated at the facility (see below). Identify the highest and best use for each material generated at the facility. Demonstrate that 80% of materials, by weight, are meeting the
C 1: DOCUMENT DIVERSION BY COMMODITY OR WASTE - ANSWER-
REQUIREMENTS: Compile 12 months of data for each commodity and waste stream. Ensure commodity and waste data shows an overall annual average diversion from landfill, incineration (WTE), or environment of 90% or better. Data must be broken down by month. If certified or otherwise documented weights are not available, the use of guidelines from the EPA, state agency, or similar reference for volume to weight conversions are acceptable. This credit allows for the inclusion of reuse and reduce, provided each commodity in this category has been tracked. ZERO WASTE REPORTING C 2: TRACK FINANCIAL DATA FOR DIVERSION AND WASTE DISPOSAL - ANSWER- INTENT: To understand fiscal impacts of zero waste initiatives. ZERO WASTE REPORTING C 3: GENERATE CLIMATE IMPACT REPORT USING THE U.S. EPA WARM MODEL - ANSWER- INTENT: To understand environmental benefits of waste reduction activities. ZERO WASTE REPORTING C 2: TRACK FINANCIAL DATA FOR DIVERSION AND WASTE DISPOSAL - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Document diversion and associated costs (landfill disposal cost, avoided landfill cost, recycling hauling costs, any other fees/cost) and revenue (if applicable). Calculate actual annual cost and overall net for the program. Calculate at least one year's results including baseline data for each commodity. All financial data must be reported on a monthly and annual basis. ZERO WASTE REPORTING C 4: BECOME AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT OF THE U.S. EPA "WASTE-WISE" PROGRAM - ANSWER- INTENT: To share zero waste achievements and benchmark against others.
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C 3: GENERATE CLIMATE IMPACT REPORT USING THE U.S. EPA WARM MODEL -
ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Enter data into the U.S. EPA's WARM Model tool for all applicable material types on an annual basis, at a minimum. Generate and save report. ZERO WASTE REPORTING C 4: BECOME AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT OF THE U.S. EPA "WASTE-WISE" PROGRAM - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Register then submit current and baseline data for the U.S. EPA Waste-Wise program to become an active participant. Meet the requirements of annually posting project diversion rates, cost savings, expenses, and revenue. DIVERSION C 1.1 - ANSWER- DIVERSION IS 90.1% - 94.9% DIVERSION C 1.2 - ANSWER- DIVERSION IS 95% - 96.9% DIVERSION C 1.3 - ANSWER- DIVERSION IS 97% - 98.9% DIVERSION C 1.4 - ANSWER- DIVERSION IS 99% - 99.9% DIVERSION C 1.5 - ANSWER- DIVERSION IS 100%
PURCHASING
C 3: GIVE PREFERENCE TO SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED PAPER AND
WOOD PRODUCTS - ANSWER- INTENT: To reduce waste and other impacts on the environment by directing staff to choose sustainably produced paper or wood products. PURCHASING C 3: GIVE PREFERENCE TO SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED PAPER AND WOOD PRODUCTS - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Write, adopt, and implement a guideline or policy stating that certified sustainably produced paper and wood products are first preference for purchase. PURCHASING C 4: IDENTIFY EPP ITEMS IN PURCHASING CATALOGS - ANSWER- INTENT: To ensure purchase of EPP items by enabling purchasing staff to easily locate them. PURCHASING C 4: IDENTIFY EPP ITEMS IN PURCHASING CATALOGS - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Ensure environmentally preferred items are identified as such in purchasing catalogs and/or websites. PURCHASING C 5: TRACK PURCHASE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PRODUCTS - ANSWER- INTENT: To ensure EPP policies are being followed and collect information on EPP activities to inform goal setting and program development. PURCHASING C 5: TRACK PURCHASE OF ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PRODUCTS - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Create system to track the purchase of environmentally preferred products and materials that address zero waste.
PURCHASING
C 6: GIVE PREFERENCE TO USED, REFURBISHED, AND/OR
RE-MANUFACTURED GOODS - ANSWER- INTENT: To conserve resources, reduce waste, and mitigate other impacts on the environment by purchasing used, refurbished, or re-manufactured goods. PURCHASING C 6: GIVE PREFERENCE TO USED, REFURBISHED, AND/OR RE-MANUFACTURED GOODS - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Create a written policy or enact a standard practice that used, refurbished, and/or re-manufactured goods are first preference for purchase over new items. Policy or guideline can be a directive included in the EPP policy. PURCHASING C 7.1 - 7.3 : ANY ADDITIONAL EPP PRACTICES - ANSWER- INTENT: To reduce waste and other impacts on the environment by purchasing environmentally friendly products and materials in creative and innovative ways. PURCHASING C 7.1 - 7.3 : ANY ADDITIONAL EPP PRACTICES - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Enact an environmentally preferred purchasing policy or standard practice that reduces waste or addresses zero waste products, packaging or services not currently recognized in any category of the rating system. Up to three actions can be submitted. LEADERSHIP C 1: ADOPT ZERO WASTE GOAL AT UPPER MANAGEMENT LEVEL - ANSWER- INTENT: To affirm commitment to zero waste and motivate action to accomplish it. LEADERSHIP
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C 4: TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPANY PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING -
ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Physically take back all products and packaging produced and/or marketed under all company brands. LEADERSHIP C 5: REQUIRE VENDORS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING - ANSWER- INTENT: To hold contracted vendors accountable for all the products and packaging received at facility to ensure diversion of those from landfill, incineration (WTE), and the environment; to encourage overall waste reduction and reduce use of hard to recycle materials. LEADERSHIP C 5: REQUIRE VENDORS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PRODUCTS AND PACKAGING - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Set up agreements with vendors/vendors to physically take back and properly dispose of all products and packaging. Alternatively, require vendor/vendor to reimburse for the proper disposal or products and packaging or provide credits for these items. LEADERSHIP C 6: PROMOTE ZERO WASTE IN THE COMMUNITY UTILIZING UPPER MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL - ANSWER- INTENT: To encourage wider adoption of zero waste practices and principles outside of the facility. LEADERSHIP C 6: PROMOTE ZERO WASTE IN THE COMMUNITY UTILIZING UPPER MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Upper management representative(s) works beyond their internal operational boundaries to encourage and promote zero waste action in the community. TRAINING
C 1: PROVIDE ZERO WASTE GOAL/POLICY TO ALL EMPLOYEES - ANSWER-
INTENT: To inform all company employees of zero waste policy in order to get full engagement for program implementation. TRAINING C 1: PROVIDE ZERO WASTE GOAL/POLICY TO ALL EMPLOYEES - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Provide all employees with established zero waste policy and/or goal in some form, including but not limited to: employee handbook, addendum to handbook, or posted on bulletin board or website. TRAINING C 2: INCORPORATE ZERO WASTE INTO EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION - ANSWER- INTENT: To ensure total participation in zero waste. TRAINING C 2: INCORPORATE ZERO WASTE INTO EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Incorporate information on zero waste into company orientation for all employees, contractors, vendors, and consultants working in the facility. Training should include overall program information (such as zero waste goals and policies), why the program is important, how to recycle, compost and if there is a reuse program. TRAINING C 3: COMMUNICATE WITH EMPLOYEES ABOUT ZERO WASTE ACTIVITIES QUARTERLY - ANSWER- INTENT: To ensure total participation in zero waste. TRAINING C 3: COMMUNICATE WITH EMPLOYEES ABOUT ZERO WASTE ACTIVITIES QUARTERLY - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Communicate with employees about zero waste program updates, successes, and/or opportunities for improvement at a minimum of once a quarter. TRAINING
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C 7: DEDICATE AT LEAST ONE PERSON FOR ZERO WASTE LEADERSHIP ROLE -
ANSWER- INTENT: To ensure the prosperity and survival of the zero waste program. TRAINING C 7: DEDICATE AT LEAST ONE PERSON FOR ZERO WASTE LEADERSHIP ROLE - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Hire or promote someone to be a manager of the zero waste program. Alternatively, assign an employee to take on a zero waste leadership role. The job description should include zero waste training as one of this person's responsibilities. TRAINING C 8: PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES ACCESS TO ZERO WASTE TRAINING - ANSWER- INTENT: To promote and make readily available zero waste training for all employees to encourage program participation. TRAINING C 8: PROVIDE ALL EMPLOYEES ACCESS TO ZERO WASTE TRAINING - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Post general information and training on zero waste program on an internal company website or other available platform. ZERO WASTE ANALYSIS C 1: CONDUCT ANNUAL PHYSICAL WASTE AUDIT - ANSWER- INTENT: To understand what materials continue to be wasted and opportunities to reduce waste. ZERO WASTE ANALYSIS C 1: CONDUCT ANNUAL PHYSICAL WASTE AUDIT - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Complete annual waste audit by on-site personnel or third party during the reporting period. Process requires a physical separation of waste by commodity to assess the performance of the zero waste program. Identify weights and percentages of recoverable materials (i.e. recyclables and reusables) in the trash that could be removed to increase diversion.
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C 2: ANALYZE RESULTS OF ANNUAL WASTE AUDIT & IMPLEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS - ANSWER- INTENT: To understand and implement opportunities to improve diversion program. ZERO WASTE ANALYSIS C 2: ANALYZE RESULTS OF ANNUAL WASTE AUDIT & IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Analyze information from waste audit in a report format. Report should explain the results and list recommendations. Implement its recommendations. ZERO WASTE ANALYSIS C 3: COMPLETE ANNUAL PHYSICAL AUDIT OF RECYCLABLES - ANSWER- INTENT: To understand and ultimately reduce contamination levels in the recycling stream. ZERO WASTE ANALYSIS C 3: COMPLETE ANNUAL PHYSICAL AUDIT OF RECYCLABLES - ANSWER- REQUIREMENTS: Complete annual recycling audit by on-site personnel or third party during the reporting period. Process requires physical separation of the recyclables by commodity and contaminate. Identify weights and percentages of contamination in the recyclables that should be removed for a more accurate diversion rate. ZERO WASTE ANALYSIS C 4: ADD REJECTED RECYCLABLES BACK INTO WASTE STREAM DOCUMENTATION - ANSWER- INTENT: To ensure recycling weights are accurately recorded in diversion tracking reports. ZERO WASTE ANALYSIS C 4: ADD REJECTED RECYCLABLES BACK INTO WASTE
