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https://usgbc-ca.org/why-waste-audits-are-essential-for-smarter-property-management/ Business as Usual Is Costing You: Why It’s Time to Audit Your Waste With rising disposal costs and tightening regulations, maintaining a “business as usual” approach to waste management can be a costly oversight. For property managers and business owners, waste is often an untapped area for improving operational efficiency and cost savings. A waste audit can reveal meaningful opportunities to

Whether it’s retired furniture, electronics, or supplies no longer needed— keeping useful items out of landfills is simple and provides many benefits. Environmental: Keeping items that still work or can be reused in circulation reduces landfill space consumption, reduces the need for new manufacturing, reduces packaging and emissions associated with shipping and handling, lowers carbon footprint, and benefits diversion goals. Social: Donated office supplies, furniture, and

What is a diversion rate? Diversion Rate refers to how much discarded materials are saved from landfill disposal or incineration (via recycling, composting, or other prevention measures).  The State of California even has required levels of landfill diversion levels for construction and demolition materials. This is set at 65%, meaning only 35% of discarded material waste can be landfilled. Further, commercial properties must also recycle and maintain diversion rates. In San

California's composting regulations are changing how businesses handle organic waste. This guide breaks down key compliance requirements, including the role of organic waste bins and best practices for businesses and property managers to meet state mandates. SB1383: Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy What does this bill do? SB1383 aims to reduce short-lived climate pollutants by reducing statewide organic waste disposal by 75% and recover 20% of edible food by 2

From its humble beginnings in 1970, Earth Day has evolved into much more than just a single day of awareness. What started as a one-day teach-in has blossomed into a globally recognized event, now celebrated over an entire month, with individuals and companies alike committing to sustainability all year round. With so much to celebrate and so many reasons to be inspired, it's no wonder that Earth Day became a month filled with passion for the planet. Kicking Off the Month of