Welcome to Waste Reduction Partners

Waste Reduction Partners helps organizations meet environmental, energy and carbon management goals through waste reduction, water and energy efficiency and renewable strategies that save money. The WRP team conducts on-site assessments, providing specific improvement recommendations with cost/benefit analysis utilizing a team of highly-experienced engineers, scientists and staff.

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WRP technical assistance and consulting services are provided at no cost to our clients, funded by government-sponsored grants, utility contracts, and private contributions. These services are non-regulatory, delivered with quick turn-around and provided to businesses and institutions located in North Carolina. Complete Form >>    

 

 

  • Waste Reduction Partners has recommended more than $108 million annual savings in energy efficiency strategies to over 1,000 businesses in NC,
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  • Waste Reduction Partners has helped clients save over 1.5 billion gallons per year of water, which is an annual savings of over $15 million.
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  • Since 2000, WRP has helped clients find ways to reduce or recycle over 267,000 tons of solid waste headed to landfills and save over $16 million.
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  • WRP facilitates E3 services to enterprises in North Carolina with process intensive businesses or services. Funded by the EPA.
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  • WRP has helped businesses and industries reduce utility operating costs by over $40.1 million since 2000, while meeting environmental sustainability objectives.
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  • Waste Reduction Partners work with schools and other institutions on a daily basis helping them to be green and more efficient.
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  • WRP works with local governments helping to improve their internal operations to be more efficient and environmentally sustainable.
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  • The agricultural sector has challenges with pollution prevention strategies, waste management and recycling, energy and water management and operational cost-saving efforts.
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Engage With WRP

Take advantage of Waste Reduction Partners’ no-cost services to improve your operations and economic competitiveness. Learn more about our dynamic team of retired and senior professionals, and consider volunteering!

 Initiate an Assessment

WRP technical assistance is provided at no cost to our clients, funded by government-sponsored grants, contracts, and private contributions. North Carolina only. Complete Form >>

 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. Read More >>

Volunteer

Waste Reduction Partners actively seeks part-time, retired engineers and scientists with industrial or facilities management experience to staff our expanding program. Complete Form >>

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This includes Parking Stops, Traffic Cones, Traffic Barricades, Delineators, etc.

Purchasing information:

  • The above-mentioned products are all included in the EPA CPG’s Transportation Products list, with recommendations for recycled content percentage levels.
  • Parking stops can be made with rubber, plastic, or concrete that contains recovered materials.
  • Traffic cones can be made with recycled plastic or rubber.
  • Traffic barricades can be made with recycled plastic, steel or fiberglass.
  • Delineators and channelizers can be made with recycled plastic, rubber or steel.

Key specifications:

  • The product shall meet or exceed the federal CPG guidelines for post-consumer recycled content.
  • The Federal Highway Administration's Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices contains specifications for the size, shape, mounting and placement of temporary traffic control devices.

Resources for additional information:

What Our Clients Say

  • Many thanks to you and your staff for the guidance we received through Waste Reduction Partners and specifically the Energy Audit your organization provided. We are most appreciative of the professionalism displayed and expert assistance provided by your team. Based upon my positive experience, I would wholeheartedly encourage other small businesses to strongly conisder utilizing this and other services offered by Waste Reduction Partners. | Roger Cargo | Global Textile Alliance | Reidsville, NC
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