Recycling for Manufacturing
Creative recycling can go a long way towards minimizing waste disposal costs. Recently we got creative with recyling recommendations for a manufacturer. Two waste streams in particular were bulky and hard to compact.
The first was literally acres of tarps. These are the blue tarps you can buy at any home improvement or hardware store. Thing is, they were huge since they’re meant to wrap trains during transit. We sourced a local home improvement non-profit who was willing to accept the tarps and cut them down to (re)salable sizes. A win-win, but also one with strong local PR and media potential.
How to recycle tarps
The second waste stream was small spools. Purchasing sourced the material at lower cost, but the spools were not recylable nor were they returnable to the supplier. Nor was the disposal cost part of Purchasing’s math. This item made the case for a sustainable or green purchasing practices.
It's smart to source recyclable or returnable spools
What materials at your plant or shop can you recycle with just a little effort and creativity?
Waste Consultant Service and Process Summary
Our waste consulting process is as follows:
1. Invoice Evaluation
Twelve months worth of trash and recycling invoices are analyzed and evaluated for trends, overages and shortages and available refunds.
2. Waste Stream Evaluation
An evaluation is conducted either using digital pictures or by an on-site visit. We do this without delays or interruptions to day to day operations.
3. Contract Evaluation
Current hauler contracts are compared to best practices and to ensure that proper service is being provided to the client.
4. Recommendation and Implementation
Recommendations are presented with a financial impact statement. We then implement striving to do 95% of the execution for the client.
5. Follow Up Monitoring
Invoices are reviewed monthly for accuracy, price increase notices are battled for the client and new opportunities are presented as they arise.
