Waste Reduction Partners identifies private and public sector programs with unique success in waste reduction.
Private Sector
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City School System describes their award-winning school lunchroom composting program.
Seawell Food Waste Diversion Video
Arvin Meritor - Comprehensive, industrial manufacturer's waste reduction program.
CarePartners - Award-winning, health care sector waste reduction program.
Deltec Homes - Innovative strategies for small volumes of wood waste.
Genie Products - Effective distribution loop returning plastic spools to suppliers
Griffin Waste Services - Successfully recycling asphalt roofing shingles into hot mix asphalt.
Habitat for Humanity - The economic challenges of vinyl siding recycling.
Haywood Vocational Opportunities - Waste reduction through charitable product donation.
Hilton Biltmore Park - Asheville - LEED-Silver Certified, hospitality sector waste reduction program.
USPS Asheville - Innovative collection strategy for plastic shrink wrap.
Public Sector
Buncombe Co. Fluorescent Bulb Recycling - An innovative partnership between Buncombe County Solid Waste Department and local fire departments.
Mattress Recycling - Buncombe Co. - The economic challenges of mattress recycling.
Henderson Haulers - Balancing compliance and free-market opportunities for local waste hauling companies.
Pay As You Throw - Transylvania Co. - A financial incentive for reducing household waste.
Penny Per Pound - Madison Co. - An innovative program to help increase recycling, help Madison County save money, and give citizens a tangible result from their recycling efforts.
