Waste Reduction Assessment Quiz

How does your business currently dispose of paper and cardboard waste?

We don't generate significant paper and cardboard waste due to company-wide efforts in source reduction.

We reuse some paper and cardboard items before recycling.

We recycle all paper and cardboard waste.

We throw paper and cardboard waste in the general trash.

Do you have a system in place to separate and recycle plastic, glass, and metal containers in your business?

We rarely use plastic, glass, and metal in our business due to company-wide efforts in source reduction and implementation of durable reusables.

Yes, we have collection separate bins for recycling plastic, glass, and metal.

We occasionally recycle these materials.

No, we dispose of plastic, glass, and metal in the general trash.

What percentage of your business's waste is currently being diverted from landfills through recycling or other methods?

More than 75%

50-75%

Less than 50%

We do not track waste diversion

Are you currently implementing any initiatives to reduce food waste in your business?

We don't generate significant food waste due to company-wide efforts in source reduction.

We recover and donate edible food where possible and/or have a composting program for inedible wasted food.

We occasionally take steps to reduce food waste.

No, we dispose of food waste in the general trash.

Do you encourage your employees to participate in waste reduction efforts, such as turning off lights and equipment when not in use?

Yes, we have a formal program to encourage employee involvement.

We occasionally remind employees to conserve resources.

We rarely require such efforts from our employees.

No, we do not actively promote these practices.

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