What Is Zero Waste?
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The term 'Zero Waste' refers to waste management strategies that avoid sending garbage to landfills or incinerators. Reusable resources are recycled while organic materials are composted and used for fertilizer.
At home, going zero-waste might be as simple as throwing kitchen scraps in a compost bin. For organizations and events, however, successful zero-waste management requires a systematic approach. Proper planning related to waste prevention, consumer involvement, and resource recovery requires forward thinking from step one.
We’re here to help you with every aspect of comprehensive zero-waste management planning and implementation. We work to ensure that your organization’s aim of eliminating landfill trash is met as efficiently as possible.
Why Choose Zero Waste?
Zero-waste systems require up-front costs and planning, but can result in huge savings over time.
It's economical.
Resource recovery is the right thing to do. Waste destined for landfills is no good for anyone, and there is a better way to do business without harming the environment. By minimizing waste, we can contribute to the long-term health of our local communities.
It's ethical.
Commitment to zero waste demonstrates big-picture thinking and a promise to support the greater good.
It's sustainable.
San Francisco's Mandatory Recycling & Composting Ordinance for Special Events, along with AB1826 and SB1383, has helped pave the way for zero waste in California. Get ahead of the game and be at the forefront of a movement set to become the norm.
It's the future.
We're here to help.
RightCycle is committed to helping you through any and every step of the zero-waste process.