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Home > Blog > How Your Business Can Operate With Little or No Waste
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2020

How Your Business Can Operate With Little or No Waste

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Consumers have become increasingly concerned with how and why a business does what it does. Simply providing goods and services isn't enough anymore. People want to feel good about where those goods and services are coming from. One of the things businesses can do to promote this is to operate with as little waste as possible. But how are businesses supposed to do that while still generating a profit?

Improve Waste Management

Virtually all businesses produce some form of waste. One of the things you can do as a business to reduce how much waste you produce is to improve how you manage it. Recycle what you can, and see if there are ways to repurpose what might otherwise be thrown out. There are multiple benefits for businesses who recycle, making it well worth considering. You also might take a closer look at the materials you use. Are there alternatives that produce less waste?

Apply Lean Manufacturing

Of course, it isn't all about waste management. Making adjustments to your operational processes can also be extremely helpful. Try applying lean manufacturing principles. Lean manufacturing can increase the quality of your product and thus customer satisfaction. This is a true win for everyone. As a business you have an opportunity to reduce the amount of waste you produce and improve both your efficiency and your product. By so doing, you help protect the environment, your bottom line, and the satisfaction of your customers.

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

It’s also important to reduce your business’ carbon footprint. Depending on your location, it may be possible to take advantage of cleaner energy sources, such as solar power. Look into purchasing renewable energy certificates. Keep the lights off when not in use, and use energy efficient light bulbs. Also encourage your employees to be more environmentally responsible by carpooling or using public transportation. These transportation methods can be inconvenient, so you may need to incentivize this or subsidize the cost.

Operating while producing very little waste is an important part of being a sustainable business. Businesses can make headway on this by improving their waste management, applying lean manufacturing principles, and reducing their carbon footprint. It may not be easy to operate while producing little to no waste, but there are plenty of customers who will appreciate that you do.

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