SUSTAINABILITY & WASTE FOCUS ON Y


Rod Challis, Waste Management Expert at Certified Sustainab a waste strategy and


The responsible management of waste is something that has been increasingly spoken about across all industries as businesses and retailers


look to take charge of their environmental commitment.


Eight in ten consumers are trying to reduce their plastic waste, whilst many businesses and retailers have joined The UK Plastic Pact to eliminate single-use plastic packaging and encourage more recyclable materials by 2025.


There are a number of statistics available which highlight how the construction sector contributes towards waste in the UK, with suggestions as to how it can reduce its output. However, there is minimal focus on how the tiling and interior trade industry can also benefit from an effective waste management strategy.


So, what is a waste strategy?


At Certified Sustainable, we refer to a waste strategy as an ethical way to manage and streamline the disposal of waste, protecting a company against environmentally- damaging practices.


By ensuring full control over a business’ waste, by having it removed, recycled and reused efficiently, a company can show its strong stance in creating environmental change. This is because the reliance on landfill sites, which can be damaging to wildlife and produces emissions, will be minimised, ensuring we aren’t further destroying the earth’s natural resources.


How can a waste strategy be implemented?


Implementing a waste tracking system is one strategy example which allows a business to monitor, evaluate and record the waste which is produced from its products. This can help move towards zero waste operations and identify changes which need to be made within the business to make it more sustainable.


For example, this type of audit can look into the different departments of each tiling or interior trade company. For instance, its retail stores, offices, warehouses and more, to identify where waste is being generated, helping to make important sustainable decisions such as reducing ecommerce packaging or implementing key recycling points.


Having access to waste management software can also help benchmark a business’ current sustainability credentials, providing evidence for audits and, ultimately, boosting revenue as consumers can be assured of a brand’s sustainability claims.


By enabling your company to have holistic insight into its waste streams, you are able to not only cut through supply chains and work directly with the most appropriate contractors, but it will also be an invaluable tool for CEOs and directors as they look to create a sustainable company strategy and annual reports.


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