Businesses that don't have a waste audit conducted at least once a year are throwing savings in the trash. Waste audits reveal crucial information about the waste generated by your company and the amount of money spent on disposing of it. The combined effect of factors such as policy changes, human neglect, the diminishing performance of equipment, increase in disposal and recycling charges increase the year-over-year waste costs for companies and organizations. Thus, we recommend a waste audit every 1-2 years to keep waste and cost reduction initiatives running efficiently. What is a...

The presence of toxic and volatile gases can make tank cleaning a highly dangerous activity. As dangerous it is, routine industrial tank cleaning is crucial as an unclean tank can: Leak Contaminate products Corrode due to grime and scale formation To ensure the safety of workers, facility, environment and brand reputation, make safety checks a priority before each tank cleaning process. Following are 6 tips you can implement to eliminate the possibility of tank cleaning accidents. 1. Preplanning Preplanning helps carry out the tank cleaning process smoothly. If you have hired a...

Following are 9 products for the workplace that are eco-friendly and help you reduce and manage waste. Some are inexpensive, while others are a considerable investment. However, all of them support workplace sustainability and functionality. 1. Eco-friendly Pen and Pencils In the "Environmental Consumer Handbook" published in 1990, the EPA estimated that 1.6 billion disposable pens are produced each year. Thirty years later, you can imagine how bad the situation has become. To reduce waste at the workplace, switch to sustainable pen and pencil options. Try eco-friendly pens made from...

Domestic and commercial wastes differ in terms of their collection, management, and legal framework that applies to them. The bodies responsible for the management of these wastes differ as well. These differences are caused by: The nature of the waste  Waste volumes  Complexity of management Defining Domestic and Commercial Waste Domestic waste We produce domestic or household or residential waste in our day-to-day activities. These activities are not transactional. Domestic waste can be nonhazardous and includes items such as: Old stationery  Glass jars ...