TRUE Advisor Module 10
waste audit vs. zero waste audit – answer a waste audit is an analysis of a materials a
facility is generating, where those materials should go, and what materials are ending
up in the wrong place. The goal is to reduce waste to landfill, incineration (or WTE), and
the environment. The goal of a zero-waste audit is to prevent that material form being
generated in the first place. It examines the source of the materials and employs
reduce, redesign, and reuse strategies.
Identify Employee auditing activities - answer Observe activities and individual
receptacles, interview all staff levels to identify necessary training opportunities and
incentives, Survey staff to assess how the feel about the program and gain insight
A zero-waste audit report should include data and analysis of the following: - answer
Audit of landfill waste • Audit of recyclables • Audit of utility bills • Results from
interviews/surveys • Review of existing practices • Celebration at successes • Informal
and formal events • Employee driven initiatives • Challenges (misinformation, what is
"green", inconsistencies) • Opportunities • Missing Information • Employee suggestions
Action plans typically outline implementation of new/amended strategies and policies
including: - answer Revised purchasing guidelines, procurement policies, mandatory
recycling and/or disposal bans, tech assistance, employee training opportunities,
outreach and communication, economics and funding
waste audit vs. zero waste audit – answer a waste audit is an analysis of a materials a
facility is generating, where those materials should go, and what materials are ending
up in the wrong place. The goal is to reduce waste to landfill, incineration (or WTE), and
the environment. The goal of a zero-waste audit is to prevent that material form being
generated in the first place. It examines the source of the materials and employs
reduce, redesign, and reuse strategies.
Identify Employee auditing activities - answer Observe activities and individual
receptacles, interview all staff levels to identify necessary training opportunities and
incentives, Survey staff to assess how the feel about the program and gain insight
A zero-waste audit report should include data and analysis of the following: - answer
Audit of landfill waste • Audit of recyclables • Audit of utility bills • Results from
interviews/surveys • Review of existing practices • Celebration at successes • Informal
and formal events • Employee driven initiatives • Challenges (misinformation, what is
"green", inconsistencies) • Opportunities • Missing Information • Employee suggestions
Action plans typically outline implementation of new/amended strategies and policies
including: - answer Revised purchasing guidelines, procurement policies, mandatory
recycling and/or disposal bans, tech assistance, employee training opportunities,
outreach and communication, economics and funding
