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The Global Renewable Energy & Environmental Network (GREEN) and the BPM Forum have just released “Garbage Is a Terrible Thing to Waste,” a new report that looks at how organizations manage their biodegradable waste streams and where future opportunities exist.

America is underutilizing its garbage and organizations are missing opportunities to reduce costs and help the environment along the way. That’s why GREEN has completed a comprehensive report on the management of biodegradable waste at American organizations—it includes findings from an insightful survey, firsthand quotes from professionals at well-known organizations, brief case studies, and more.

Waste management may not be the sexiest subject, but it’s more important than ever, both environmentally and economically. Even as quantities of garbage increase and the number of landfills decrease, the strongest motivation for organizations appears to be waste’s capacity to reduce operating costs. GREEN’s research shows, however, that while most constituents acknowledge the benefits of properly managing biodegradable waste, there’s little urgency to take action. We hope this report will help organizations change their thinking and kick-start new endeavors.

A copy of the report can be downloaded here. GREEN_Waste_Report.pdf