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Zero-Waste Company Picnics: Engaging Employees in Sustainable Practices

Discover how Environmental Operations hosted their 1st Annual Company Picnic on August 18th at Queeny Park, promoting sustainability with composting, recycling, and waste diversion. Learn about their successful event achieving 92% waste recycled with significant cost savings and employee engagement. Employee education and involvement are key to implementing zero-waste initiatives.

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Zero-Waste Company Picnics: Engaging Employees in Sustainable Practices

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  1. ZERO-WASTE PARTIES Julie Gibbs-Alley Dee Stenger Allison

  2. The 5 W’s • Who: Environmental Operations • What: 1st Annual Company Picnic • When: August 18th • Where: Queeny Park • Why: Because we wanted to!!

  3. Composting • Blue Skies Recycling • Provided composting service • Eco-Products

  4. recycle • Waste Management • #6 items also recycled • EPC

  5. involvement • Signage at all compost/recycle stations • Caterer/Facility coordinator • Activity for the kids

  6. Waste Diversion • Jefferson Barracks • Total recycled – 92% • Items included equipment, concrete, bulbs • Client savings ~$45,000 • Large Demo/Abatement Job • 29,000 tons to landfill • Total recycled – 75% • Items included flat glass, concrete, bulbs • Client savings ~$250,000

  7. summary • Zero-waste parties and events are easy to achieve • Employee education and involvement • Key to a successful event

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