Zero Waste

Three Crucial Elements Hospitals Need to Consider When Addressing Waste Generation by Dr. Cassandra Thiel

Waste can be efficiently collected and managed with the right strategy to ensure that less waste is generated in the first place and that the design allows for clean materials leave the facility to be recycled into new products. These three considerations should be at the center stage for all hospitals to keep their waste collection and hauling costs down while staying true their mission of causing no harm to patients, staff and the planet.

Monday, November 22, 2021

Zero Waste

Healthcare hurdles for Zero Waste? Q&A with Erika Kimball, Founder & Principal - Kimball Sustainable Healthcare

We ask Erika Kimball, Founder and Principle Consultant of Kimball Sustainable Healthcare about her Zero Waste mission-driven work in the healthcare sector to reduce waste, conserve resources and improve efficiency at healthcare facilities. Erika speaks on her experience and the hurdles healthcare face on the road to Zero Waste.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Zero Waste

6 Pain Points that Impact Hospitals' Journey to Zero Waste

Going Zero Waste is a solution to reducing emissions upstream and downstream, but this is not without its growing pains. Over 150 Hospitals, 50 leaders in Environmental Services & Sustainability across 15 states in the U.S. were surveyed by Zabble, uncovering 6 prevalent pain points that stand out when on the road to achieving Zero Waste...

Tuesday, June 22, 2021

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Waste is a Sign of Inefficiency. Try Zero Waste in 2021.

The first and most important step in achieving zero waste is to get buy-in from key stakeholders including management, employees and facilities. When the upper management is convinced to adopt a zero waste goal, it instills a strong culture throughout the organization that becomes the new norm. A program that highlights its zero waste mission and incentivizes its employees and suppliers to hit diversion targets sees better long term benefits. IKEA has set the bar high when it comes to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) with its People and Planet Positive Strategy. 

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Zero Waste

Is Your Recycling Contaminated?

Most of us are aware that a banana peel is thrown into the green bin and paper, metal, and plastic can be thrown into the blue one, but unfortunately proper recycling is not this simple. These simple steps will help any of us relate to the benefits of recycling.

Thursday, January 14, 2021

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Why A Waste Reduction Strategy is Key for LEED 4.1 Certification

Achieving waste reduction goals will get your building 30% of the way to attaining Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

Thursday, January 14, 2021

Zero Waste

Your 5 Step Zero Waste Strategy And Action Plan

Creating a zero waste strategy and action plan is crucial to reaching your organization’s zero waste goals. Read on for a five step process to craft an effective zero waste strategy.

Friday, January 8, 2021