Clients 2017 | Waste Reduction Partners

WRP engineers uncover 7-15% in energy cost savings through assessments.
Senior advisors share knowledge on zero waste to landfill strategies.
Benchmarking building energy performance helps optimize operations and drive investments.
No-cost food waste reduction assessments

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What's New

No-Cost Food Waste Reduction Assessments +
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NC Purchasing Toolkit (Draft) +
A guide to help North Carolina public and private purchasing agents buy recycled content products. Read More
USDA Small Business Energy Assessments +
Rural small businesses and farms can request an energy efficiency assessment. Read More
Triangle Water Assessments +
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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,

Initiate an Assessment

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. Click to Initiate an Assessment

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Energy

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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Water

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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Solid Waste

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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Lean & Green

WRP facilitates E3 services to enterprises in North Carolina with process intensive businesses or services. Funded by the EPA.
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Engage With WRP

Take advantage of the Waste Reduction Partners’ no-cost services to improve your operations and economic competitiveness. Learn more about our dynamic team of retired and senior professionals . 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. Click to Initiate an Assessment

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>

Volunteer

Waste Reduction Partners is actively searching for part-time, retired engineers and scientists with industrial or facilities management experience to staff our expanding program. More>

Clients WRP has assisted:

2017

Back to 2018 clients

Ag Mart Produce

Savory Moments, LLC

Four Saints Brewing

Asheville City Schools

New Leaf Garden Market

AB Tech

CommScope

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

Costa Farm

Onslow County Solid Waste

Kurt Bomar Bldg

Vanguard Furniture

Broad River Fire & Rescue Dept

Leisure Craft

Atlantic Natural Foods

Parker Sales and Service

Mylan Pharmaceuticals

Full Steam Brewery

R Riveter

International Textile--Raeford

Linamar

International Textile--Richmond

Funder America

Full Steam Brewery

Enka Fire Department

Lenoir Rhyne--Asheville campus

Leicester Volunteer Fire Department

Saladelia Deli

BO's Bodacious Family Entertainment

Cherokee Indian Hospital

The Greystone

Museum of the Cherokee Indian

North Davidson Veterinary Hospital

Bakkavor USA

Integro-Technologies

Blue Ridge CC--Transy Campus

Louisiana Pacific- Roaring River Mill

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Nabell

Taylor Communications

City of Durham

O2 EMC (SF Land LLC)

West Buncome Fire Station

Vaugh's Nursery (Jonas Ridge Nursery)

Weddington Animal Hospital

Herbalife International

Kenneth Wayne Farm

Leggett & Platt

Synergy Electronic Recycling

Lakeview Pecans

Dutt and Wagner Egg Farm

Cherokee Hospital

Wood Farm

Holiday Inn RDU Airport

French Broad Fire Dept

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham

Global Textile Alliance

NCCU-Pearson Cafeteria

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority

NCCU-Townes Science

Pacor Inc.

NCCU-Michaux School of Education

Watson Realty Associates

NCCU- Chidley Hall Residence Hall

Barnardsville Volunteer Fire Dept

International Textile - White Oak

Black Mountain Fire Dept (East Bunc)

International Textile - Burlington

Purolator Advanced Filtration

Lawn America

Regulator Marine

Carolina Apparel Group

UPM Raflatac

American Fiber and Finishing

Phillips Middle School - Chapel Hill-Carboro Schools

Michelin Aircraft Tire

West Village Market

Renner Wood Coatings

John Deere Turf

Trane

John Deere Turf--Painting

L&W Supply

John Deere Turf--Testing

Carolina Landscape

CREE

The Lehmann Design Group

Versatrim

Waltham Gardens

Fisher Athletic

Clark Landscape Group

EarthKind

Southern Design Lawn

Norwood Manufacturing

Oakmont Nursery

Triton Glass

Gardens of the Carolinas Inc

Biltmore

Fairfield Inn Asheville South

Earthkind

Blowing Rock Art and History Museum

Designmaster Furniture Co.

Dock 7 Materials Group

Woodfin Fire Department

GreenState Landscaping

Hyatt House

Commercial Pine Straw

Meredith College-Science/Math

Parkers Landscape Service

Meredith College- Belk Dining

Koontz Intermediate School

Meredith College- Irrigation

Designmaster Furniture Co.

Meredith College- Faircloth Dorm

Marshall Town Hall

Arcadia Dairy

B.W. Barwick Farms LLC

Dacha Farm

Jernigan's Nursery

Franklin Baking Company LLC

Gertrude Jones

J.C. Steele

NC Zoo

App Wood Doors

Strata Solar

Carolwoods Retirement Community

UNC Chapel Hill

Manna Food Bank

Hornwood Inc

Cherry Valley Mobile Home Park

Chroma Provisions

Volvo Powertrain Production

Hilton Charlotte University Place

Power Stream Industries

Homestar

WRP News

Selee - WRP Effort -Lean & Green Training
WRP Recognized for Role in Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Program
WOI Improves Manufacturing Competitiveness through “Lean & Green”
Energy Audits Offer Competitive Edge

Ten Selee staff members participated in a Lean & Green Workshop led by Waste Reduction Partners. Read More

On May 14, 2015, the Waste Reduction Partners team was recognized for its “exemplary work and dedication assisting North Carolina facilities” as part of a Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Project conducted by the Air Quality Division of the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Read More

Through a tightly-focused and intensive program facilitated by Waste Reduction Partners, Watauga Opportunities, Incorporated, (WOI) improved productivity at a major medical production line by 25% and made changes to achieve an immediate reduction in energy costs. Read More

Small businesses, from convenience stores to machine shops, can discover ways to reduce their electric bills with a USDA - sponsored energy audit. Waste Reduction Partners’ team of energy professionals can help you achieve significant energy cost savings, often by implementing no-cost/low-cost energy saving recommendations. Read More

Latest WRP Resources

15001 Ready! A Tool to Pursue an Energy Management System +
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Upgrading Linear Fluorescent Fixtures to LED +
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Sustainability for North Carolina Breweries +
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WRP Digital Brochure +
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EPA’s Portfolio Manager: Understanding Building Energy Use Benchmarks +
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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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