
Waste Reduction Partners
Do you need sound advice on ways to reduce your utility costs while meeting your sustainability goals? Our unique team of highly experienced, volunteer engineers and scientists can help you identify savings in the areas below. Technical assistance is provided at no cost to our clients.

Energy Efficiency
Energy effiiency projects are the smartest, most cost-effective way to reduce your organization's environmental impact.

Solid Waste Reduction
There are always opportunities for industries, businesses, institutions, and public facilities to reduce solid waste generation.

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WRP technical assistance is provided at no cost to our clients, funded by government-sponsored grants, contracts, and private contributions. North Carolina only.
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What's New
USDA Small Business Assessment Program- Rural small businesses and farms can request an energy efficiency assessment.
Greening Assessments for the Hospitality Sector
Our Team
Waste Reduction Partners is uniquely staffed with retired engineers, scientists, and staff who share their expertise with businesses and communities across North Carolina. More>
Businesses Gain Edge with USDA Energy Audits
WRP is offering a reduced-cost Energy Audit at qualifying rural small businesses. Jim Clarke, Vice President of Manual Woodworkers and Weavers, states, “We found that the energy assessments we received from Waste Reduction Partners were extremely beneficial.” More>
WRP Proudly Serves More Than 1,800 Clients
Waste Reduction Partners serves non-residential organizations in North Carolina including industries, businesses, institutions, non-profits and governmental entities. WRP engineers and scientists have helped over 1,800 clients save money through improved operational efficiency. More>






Water Efficiency
Waste Reduction Partners is administered by the Land-of-Sky Regional Council and the Triangle J Council of Governments. WRP is a partnership program of the NC Division of Environmental Assistance and Outreach, with sponsorship, in part, by the North Carolina State Energy Office.