Waste reduction

Developing or improving your waste management system can save you money, increase the efficiency of your workflow and improve the reputation of your business.

You can easily reduce the amount of waste generated by your business through:

cleaner production
responsible processing of hazardous or non-biodegradable substances
reusing and recycling as many of your resources as possible
choosing environmentally friendly resources.

What to do...

Read about waste and recycling at the Australian Environment portal.
Find hints and tips to reduce pollution on the National Pollutant Inventory website.
See our topic on environmental management planning.
You can contact your council for information on local waste reduction measures. Search our Government and business associations directory for your council's contact details.
See what information is available on waste reduction in your state or territory.