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Zero Waste Plans

Create innovative strategies for system-based plans to take your climate goals to the next level.

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Plan the next segments of your zero-waste journey with our expertise.

We have 30+ years of experience in moving organizations and communities through zero waste planning processes. We incorporate best practices honed across engagement with hundreds of systems globally and across the United States.

Our philosophy has always been to look at the entire recovery system

From collection and processing to policy and engagement, we create comprehensive solutions to assist our clients in solving materials management challenges.

RRS has decades of experience supporting public and private sector clients in the development of holistic, forward-thinking zero waste master plans.

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Your solution can include:

  • Economic Analysis & Financing Strategies

  • Communications & Marketing

  • Data & Mapping

  • Waste Characterization

  • Community & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Policy Development

RRS’ approach to zero waste planning incorporates a rigorous strategic planning process.

We also develop a comprehensive understanding of the entire waste management system through key stakeholder interviews, data collection and analysis, program evaluation, waste generation modeling for various types of wastes and recycled commodities, national scope database utilization for program and generation data for the U.S. and Canada, geographical information system (GIS) application, best practice benchmarking and financial modeling. RRS can update an existing plan, identify the feasibility of alternative options, or build a plan from the ground up, including implementation and community outreach planning.

Our systems-based approach results in actionable and realistic zero waste plans that maximize impacts, societal benefits, and community acceptance.

We’re here to help you create a plan that meets your community’s needs and set you up for success in the future.

Outcomes


Meet Sustainability Goals and Compliance Standards


Vision and Roadmap for Increased Reuse, Recycling, Composting, and Proper Disposal


Best-practices Strategies for Waste Reduction and Recovery


Community and Stakeholder Satisfaction


Stable Funding for Reuse, Recycling, and Disposal Systems


Cost-effective Systems

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Project Profiles

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our solutions?

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