Greening the Supply Chain Tom Carpenter Waste Management A Zero Waste Approach March 16, 2011

Sustainability Business Imperatives The Resource Strained Economy

The Zero Waste Mindset Not just recycling and back-of-dock solutions 1. Resource consumption Raw materials, finished goods, natural resources. 1. Resource consumption Raw materials, finished goods, natural resources. 2. Non-product output The stuff you pay to get rid of and that doesn’t bring value. 2. Non-product output The stuff you pay to get rid of and that doesn’t bring value. 3. Product output The stuff you’re paid for and that brings value. 3. Product output The stuff you’re paid for and that brings value. 4. End-of-life output The stuff your customers no longer need or want. 4. End-of-life output The stuff your customers no longer need or want.

Most Difficult /Sustainable Most Difficult /Sustainable Least Difficult/Sustainable Least Difficult/Sustainable Non-beneficial disposal Sustainability Hierarchy Some Organizations Think Recycling or Zero Landfill Is Enough Recycle Beneficial disposal Eliminate Reduce Reuse Zero Waste Zero Landfill Conventional

One Size Does Not Fit All A Systematic Material by Material Approach May be Necessary

Case Study Waste to Resource TM assessment Resources Found in Waste Stream 14,523 lbs or 95% by weight Waste Stream Sample 15,054 lbs $279K Annual revenue/cost avoidance 81.7% Landfill diversion improvement $49K Increased annual commodity revenue