Introduction Industry Trends What Does Waste Reduction Mean? Deciding to Reduce Solid Waste Moving Toward Better Solid Waste Management Getting Started: Look Before You Leap Step 1: Conduct a Waste Audit Step 2: Establish a Waste Reduction Policy and Set Goals Step 3: Build Management and Employee Support Step 4: Secure Recycling Markets Step 5: Set Up a Collection System for Recycling Step 6: Train & Educate Staff Reducing Organic Waste: Waste Prevention & Composting Purchasing Practices that Reduce Solid Waste Finding recycled-content materials Summary of Green Purchasing Lodging Waste Audit Form…. Appendix A Volume to Weight Conversion Factors …. Appendix B New Hampshire Case Studies …. Appendix C Informational Resources ….. Appendix D
