DESTINATION ZERO: Your Path to Zero Waste Excellence

CLOSE THE LOOP: SUSTAINABLE ZERO WASTE STRATEGIES

Consistent with our commitment to delivering innovative and sustainable waste management solutions with uncompromising integrity, our DESTINATIONZERO program offers a strategic way to manage all your zero waste needs. With a focus on non-hazardous solid waste systems, recycling, and waste prevention, our team of resource specialists provides effective zero waste solutions for your organization. Our specialists lead you in transforming your approach to material management.

DESTINATION ZERO STANDARDS

We’re setting the standard for a waste management world where:

  • Materials considered waste become visible, valuable resources
  • Profits regenerate communities and the planet
  • Operations remain efficient, innovative, and inspired
  • Waste management impact stays measurable and verifiable

We believe in the power of waste management to drive environmental and financial benefits. Our whole systems approach builds future-proof zero waste programs, following the Zero Waste Hierarchy—focusing on waste prevention, reduction, and reuse while maximizing material recovery. Through DESTINATION ZERO, we help organizations conserve resources and eliminate waste without relying on burning or environmental discharge.

YOUR JOURNEY TO ZERO WASTE

Our DESTINATION ZERO team will deep dive into your waste management practices and operations to uncover inefficiencies, identify opportunities for eliminating waste, and implement data-driven solutions to reach your waste management and sustainability targets.

DESTINATION ZERO will help you through the steps to become a zero waste company, with the option to achieve formal zero waste certification if that aligns with your organization’s goals:

  1. ASSESS: The first step in achieving your waste management goals is to know where you are. Receive a comprehensive analysis and report on your current municipal waste management materials, practices, infrastructure, and culture. Establish your baseline diversion and contamination rates.
  2. DESIGN & DEVELOP: In nature, nothing is wasted. Structures are circular by design. Utilize proven frameworks to intentionally design and develop systems, policies, and plans that improve efficiency, cut costs, and minimize waste at the source.
  3. MEASURE & MONITOR: Tracking your effort makes impact visible, progress inevitable, and goals achievable. Enhance transparency with interactive dashboards and reports. Quantify your diversion, centralize and benchmark your data, and maximize your ROI.
  4. EDUCATE & ENGAGE: Programs risk stagnation and disintegration when people are not central to the movement. Leverage customized training, toolkits, and resources to engage, inspire, and empower your teams. Unify your culture around a shared vision for a resilient future.
  5. SUSTAINABLY SOURCE: Waste follows a simple rule: every input has a corresponding output. Evaluate products, packaging, and partners to minimize your waste and environmental impacts. Foster a circular economy and closed-loop systems with intentional procurement and consumption.
  6. CERTIFICATION: Recognition validates our successes and fortifies our drive to sustain them. Achieve zero waste and certify your organization. Our team will guide you from submission to celebration. We assist with a variety of third-party certifications, including TRUE, UL 2799, WELL, and GreenCircle.

LEADING SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT: BUILDING A WASTE FREE FUTURE

Our clients lead the way to a sustainable, responsible, and equitable future. We work with organizations of all sizes in the United States, from those just starting their sustainability journey to those already on the path. Partner with our DESTINATION ZERO team to unlock custom solutions aligned with your environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. Together, we’ll transform your approach into opportunity and set you on the path to resource resilience:

  • Ensure you have the capacity to achieve your objectives.
  • Lean on our knowledge and experience to save you time and cut costs.
  • Strengthen your market reputation and position yourself as an industry leader.
  • Lay the foundation for a legacy that lasts.

Together, we’re Making Waste History.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is meant by zero waste?

Zero waste is an approach that aims to eliminate waste by redesigning products and processes so all materials are reused, recycled, or composted instead of sent to landfills or incinerators. This promotes sustainable practices through efficient resource circulation and reduced environmental impact.

Does zero waste save money?

Adopting a zero waste approach can indeed save money in the long run. By focusing on reducing, reusing, and recycling, organizations minimize procurement of disposable items and reduce unnecessary material consumption. This strategic approach not only mitigates waste but also leads to significant operational savings by eliminating single-use items and reducing overall facility expenditures.

Is zero waste better than recycling?

Zero waste follows a hierarchy to assess waste materials and determine their best possible use. While recycling is a critical part of zero waste, it is not the most important part. Instead, zero waste emphasizes preventing, reducing, and reusing materials before considering recycling. This approach enhances environmental impact, reduces waste generation, and can lead to significant cost savings.

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