When it comes to diverting waste from commercial real estate, cardboard is "king" and organics represent the greatest opportunity as firms focus on ESG goals, that include waste management.
A study be Great Forest Inc., a leader in sustainable waste management consulting, assessed data collected through waste audits at over 100 buildings across the US and internationally, analyzing over 170,000 pounds of waste.
It found that overall, with waste costs rising and waste reduction identified as central to a circular economy, businesses must understand the waste they are generating, Anna Dengler, senior sustainability advisor, Great Forest, and lead author of the report, said in prepared remarks.
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