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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.

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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. Click to Initiate an Assessment    

 

 

  • 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 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!

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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. 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>

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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:

2016                                     

            Back to 2018 clients                                                                      
     

Henderson County Environmental     

 

 Verity Recycling

Sweetwater Logistics                     

 

 Barnyard Door Nursery               

Demmel Inc

 

 Bonar

Town of Maysville

 

 Blue Star Hospitality/Clarion Hotel

International Textile Group

 

 Jeff Ambrose Farm

Leggett & Platt (Linwood)

 

 Garden Environments

Guilford College Dining Hall

 

 ThermoFisher

Putsch Group

 

 Highland Brewery

Elastic Therapy

 

 Burch Farms

American Recycling of WNC

 

 Industries For The Blind

Durham Public Schools

 

 Craftmaster--Plant 4

Doubletree Hotel

 

 Cardinal Container

Cree

 

Onslow County Govt Bldg

Brisco Apparel

 

 Mayland CC--Pinebridge Coliseum

NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

 

 Art of Living Retreat Center-

Parkway Crossing Apartment

 

 Karrimont Farm

Hinton Rural Life Center

 

 Berry Farms/Zelenka

Planters Produce

 

 Car-Mel Products

Palmer Instruments

 

 Wind Chime Nursery

Goldhagen Art Glass Studio

 

 Piedmont Carolina Nursery

Carolinas Heathcare System

 

 Teknion

Herbalife

 

 William Barnet & Sons

Carolina Store Fixtures

 

 Target

Donnell Kornegay Farms

 

 Ingles

Country Farm & Home

 

 International Auto Components

Grubb Farm LLC

 

 Industries of The Blind

Carroll Leather--Boone facility

 

 Global Textile Alliance

Caterpillar BCP--5000 Bldg

 

 City Beverage

Two Rivers Community School

 

 M- Realty - DBA Wellington Estates

Piedmont Funeral Home 

 

 B& M Contractors, Inc

Hank Ross & Son Dairy

 

 Scism Farm

Ashe Co. Partnership  -  Children      

 

 Glen Arden Elementary School

Davidson Funeral Home

 

 Ardenwoods Retirement 

Reynolds Middle School

 

 Global Textile Alliance

WilsonArt

 

 Acucote

Days Inn, Blue Star Hospitality

 

Oak Valley Hardwoods

Burrus Red & White

 

 Delhaize (Food Lion)

Arauco--MDF Bldg

 

 Veneer Technologies, Inc.

Warren Wilson College

 

Fort Bragg-DPW Energy Group

Henderson County--Courthouse/Jail

 

 Starmount Country Club

Wilmington Convention Center

 

 Kingsdown, Inc

Leggett & Platt - Branch 1506

 

 Chetola Resort

Curt Campbell

 

 Millwood UMC

Consolidated Metco Inc.

 

 Clark's Landscaping

A Caring Alternative--1 North Sq.

 

 Bullard Farms

Boone Industries

 

 The Scrap Exchange

International Paper

 

 JAARS, Inc.

RSI Home Products

 

 Publix

University at N. C.  at Wilmington

 

 NC Arboretum

Royal Development

 

 Nelson's Nursery

Reedy Creek Labs

 

Linamar

Galloway Ridge

 

 Brevard Music Center

Across Country 

 

 Chase Farm

Pet Poo Skiddoo

 

 3 Weed Farm

Environmental Recycling Alternatives

 

 Jimmy MItchell Farm

Rainbow Recycling

 

 Stanley Black & Decker

Champion Home Builders

 

 New Hope Presbyterian Church

Fullsteam Brewery                                                   

 

 Go Triangle Regional Transit

R.J. Reynolds

 

 Fukutomi Green Products Inc

Formulated Fuels

 

 Raleigh State Farmers Market

Painters Greenhouse

 

 Dudley Nurseries

Bikram Yoga Brevard

 

 Metrolina Greenhouses

Bark House

 

 Verity Recycling

Ferguson Supply

 

 J & M Recycling

Leggett & Platt

 

 Wood Farm

Cold Mountain Nursery

 

 Plastic Materials

Iredell County Ag Extension

 

 PIC Plastic industrial Co. Inc.

B.W. Barwick Farms LLC

 

 B. B. Barns

Sav A Lot

 

 VT Leeboy

Henderson County

   

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WRP News

  • icon Selee - WRP Effort -Lean & Green Training
  • icon WRP Recognized for Role in Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Program
  • icon 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

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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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