manufacturing waste reduction Briefing Materials

Relevant information, templates, homework and slides for each session are posted below.

Week 1 – Introduction: Waste Diversion and Reduction 101

Session 1 – Slides

Session 1 – Homework 

Week 2 – How to Effectively Track and Measure Your Waste

Session 2 – Slides

Session 2 – Homework

Week 3 – Source Reduction and Waste Minimization Techniques

Session 3 – Slides

Session 3 – Homework

Week 4 – Finding Outlets for Hard to Manage Waste Streams

Session 4 – Slides

Session 4 – Homework

Week 5 – Construction Waste Management and Green Building Certifications

Session 5 – Slides

Session 5 – Homework

EPA WARM Tool

Week 6 – Scope 3 Emission Considerations – Responsible Sourcing, Procurement, and Waste Generated in Operations

Session 6 – Slides

Session 6 – Homework

Week 7 – Implementation of a Waste Diversion Program – Developing a Roadmap to Zero Waste

Session 7 – Slides

Session 7 – Homework

Week 8 – Conclusions, Summaries, and Wrap Up Presentations