{"id":7035,"date":"2022-11-17T10:14:14","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T16:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/?p=7035"},"modified":"2024-11-06T10:16:22","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T16:16:22","slug":"unwrapping-sustainability-3-ways-your-business-waste-streams-can-adapt-to-the-season-current","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/questrmg.com\/unwrapping-sustainability-3-ways-your-business-waste-streams-can-adapt-to-the-season-current\/","title":{"rendered":"Unwrapping Sustainability: 3 Ways Your Business\u2019 Waste Streams Can Adapt, Survive and Thrive During the Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the holiday season here, businesses everywhere are starting to think about strategies and making the necessary adjustments to survive and thrive now through the New Year. While most focus on customer service, stock and prices, it\u2019s essential to think more holistically and comprehensively as well as the elements that tie your focuses together. One such area is your company\u2019s waste.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why should you be thinking about your waste during the busiest time of the year?<\/i><\/b> Well, it just so happens to be the most wasteful time of the year. In fact, according to a few studies<\/a>, waste generation increases by around 25%, meaning about 25 million tons of garbage produced during the holiday season goes to the landfill.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why should you care about this?<\/i><\/b> A few reasons, but the two most important ones to you may be getting ahead of your competitors in the sustainability movement to meet customer demands and achieving an operational efficiency that allows you to see the ins and outs and maybe put or keep some money in your pocket.<\/span><\/p>\n

What more is there to know, and what solutions should I consider as a leader?<\/i><\/b> Review the three key points below to learn how to optimize your enterprise with sustainability in mind and discover the value within your business\u2019s waste streams!<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Data & Reporting: Have Visibility on Your Inputs & Outputs<\/b><\/h3>\n

As you face change and the challenges that come with it – whether it\u2019s reduced production or seasonal changes – one major key to success is having access to data reporting. Facts and figures tell you where to spend the most time and resources and what areas need more organization or attention.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many underestimate the importance of surveying a workplace\u2019s waste streams. It\u2019s like a detailed dumpster dive that identifies what\u2019s being thrown away, what\u2019s being recycled or diverted through other means (by weight or volume). Seasonal fluctuations in service can be vital to driving significant cost mitigation by aligning those services with the seasonal needs of your business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through this process, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n