1. The Pursuit of Zero Waste in City Services Center
5 Steps to Zero Waste
1. Reduce and reuse. What’s one thing you throw in the trash frequently? Target one item to reduce or reuse, and build from there.
2. Recycle and compost. Zero Waste Hubs are located throughout the building. When you need to discard, recycling or composting is easy. Landfilling is the last resort. If you see something wrong in a recycle or compost bin, say something!
3. Take responsibility It is your job (starting July 7) to empty desk-side Tiny Trash and recycling at a nearby Zero Waste Hub. Tiny Trash increases waste awareness and decreases trash bag waste.
4. Educate and advocate. Find answers to questions, and help others around you. For events and meetings, ask how waste can be minimized. Help visitors understand how to be involved. 5. Measure and adjust. We’ll conduct a waste audit to measure progress in the fall.
Note on glass and plastic bags: Reduce and reuse first. Recycle glass at Hy-Vee or in 5-gal bucket next to your curbside recycling. Plastic bags are not currently being recycled in this area.
Reduce, reuse, recycle, compost,
AND RETHINK.
According to the CSC waste audit conducted on 4/21, 72% of waste destined to the landfill could be recycled or composted. That did not include all recycling that already occurs. We have the opportunity to be better stewards of our finite resources.
Goal: To prioritize reduction and reuse and ensure 90% of discarded material is recycled or composted, also known as “landfill diversion.” 90% landfill diversion is generally accepted as “zero waste.”
Lead by example.
Direct questions and feedback to
Eric Holthaus, ,
The Pursuit of Zero Waste in City Services Center
Let’s raise the bar.
Sustainability at Work

2. The Pursuit of Zero Waste in City Services Center
5 Steps to Zero Waste
1. Reduce and reuse. What’s one thing you throw in the trash frequently? Target one item to reduce or reuse, and build from there.
2. Recycle and compost. Zero Waste Hubs are located throughout the building. When you need to discard, recycling or composting is easy. Landfilling is the last resort. If you see something wrong in a recycle or compost bin, say something!
3. Take responsibility It is your job (starting July 7) to empty desk-side Tiny Trash and recycling at a nearby Zero Waste Hub. Tiny Trash increases waste awareness and decreases trash bag waste.
4. Educate and advocate. Find answers to questions, and help others around you. For events and meetings, ask how waste can be minimized. Help visitors understand how to be involved. 5. Measure and adjust. We’ll conduct a waste audit to measure progress in the fall.
Note on glass and plastic bags: Reduce and reuse first. Recycle glass at Hy-Vee or in 5-gal bucket next to your curbside recycling. Plastic bags are not currently being recycled in this area.
Reduce, reuse, recycle, compost,
AND RETHINK.
According to the CSC waste audit conducted on 4/21, 72% of waste destined to the landfill could be recycled or composted. That did not include all recycling that already occurs. We have the opportunity to be better stewards of our finite resources.
Goal: To prioritize reduction and reuse and ensure 90% of discarded material is recycled or composted, also known as “landfill diversion.” 90% landfill diversion is generally accepted as “zero waste.”
Lead by example.
Direct questions and feedback to
Eric Holthaus, ,
The Pursuit of Zero Waste in City Services Center
Let’s raise the bar.
Sustainability at Work