EarthWISE Resources
Waste Audit Presentation
This document shows the steps for completing a waste audit. If you would like to borrow the materials needed to complete a waste audit, please contact us.
Waste Audit Form for Businesses
One way to help your business determine what to concentrate your efforts on when it comes to waste reduction and recycling is to do a waste audit. You simply plug in the types of wastes that you are generating (by weight &/or volume) and it automatically calculates the percentage each waste type represents and it generates pie charts showing the waste composition by weight and volume.
EarthWISE Resources
From deskside recycling boxes to stickers and posters, we have a variety of materials that we can send you for free! Click above to see what we have available and simply email us to let us know what materials you need and how many of each type.
One way to help your business determine how much energy your business is wasting due to computers, monitors, copy machines and appliances that are left on at night and on weekends is to do an electronics audit. Our electronics/appliances audit form is downloadable in the "Resources" section of our EarthWISE website. You simply count how many machines have been left on and enter it into the spreadsheet and it automatically calculates the kWh being wasted and how much money your business is losing because of it. Feel free to adapt our
sample policy requiring people to turn off their computers .
Garbage Dumpster Tracking Form
You may be able to save money by reducing the size of your garbage dumpster or cutting back on the frequency of your pick-ups. Use this form to track how full it is the morning of the regularly scheduled pick-up date or the night before.
Green Team Organizing Tool (Affinity Diagram)
Your green team may find this diagram a helpful way to document your accomplishments and identify new projects to take on. You will likely want to modify this form to better represent your business' specific circumstances.
Recycling Bin Manufacturers
This document lists several companies that sell recycling bins. The list indicates if they primarily make bins for offices and restaurants, industrial settings or outdoor locations.
