Today is #internationalwomensday. At Great Forest, we believe we are stronger when we work together, across every avenue and every potential line of division. All are welcomed. Our greatest asset is our team - 50% of which is composed of women.
#WomenInWaste#womenhistorymonth
How can businesses position themselves for success in the new year? A good starting point is to see what the world agreed upon at #COP28 last month. Those outcomes will impact businesses worldwide.
https://t.co/ik4sMgBlKo
#sustainablebusiness#ZeroWaste#climateaction#ESG#CSR
Scope 3 emissions are a major climate challenge, representing over 90% of total emissions for many companies. To achieve net-zero by 2050, we must address them. Dive into our CEO @SandaOjiambo & @ChalhoubPatrick's insights in their @FortuneMagazine op-ed: https://t.co/uMAUBQ4IJE
With 38 million Americans facing food insecurity, donating food is just one of the ways businesses can reduce #foodwaste and do good at the same time. Today on #WorldFoodDay, download our Food Waste Toolkit, produced with @replateyourmeal to learn more
https://t.co/8wJTXniiYG
"QR codes with hyperlocal recycling instructions will soon show up on your milk cartons, ice cream tubs and more — meaning you'll be able to scan an item, type in your ZIP code and see if it's eligible to go in the blue bin."
https://t.co/Eu5gkvMrKx
It's #GreenConsumerDay. 🌱Your choices have the power to make a positive impact on our planet. What are you doing with that power?
Businesses have the power too! And businesses listen to consumers! So start flexing! 💪
With #Climateweek behind us, it's time to think about practical #Climateaction. An easy way to start? Use our tool to calculate your #GHG from waste. You will receive your emissions from waste data within 48 hours. Try it now:
https://t.co/IxeWpyrd28
It's #ClimateWeek. Here's a look back at one of our most popular posts abt what businesses can do practically to take #ClimateAction rather than wait for govts & large corps to make a move. Plus they'll impact their #ESG efforts & bottom line too!
https://t.co/fuOYG7FsmR
Reducing #foodwaste just makes good business sense. Take a look at this cost breakdown in this publication for CPAs. They should know!
https://t.co/9UHNff3Iyx
NYC Regulations alert: As of September 5, 2023, ALL chain stores with five or more locations in NYC must use rigid containers with secure lids when setting out trash for collection. Learn more:
https://t.co/Yg2e76U1DK.
Fascinating new research on waste behavior and decision-making: "... a decades-long effort to educate the U.S. public about recycling has succeeded in some ways but failed in others... people overlook waste reduction and reuse in favor of recycling.... "
https://t.co/2etLRIyB3r
We can all learn from Goldilocks and the Three Bears - What we are looking for is just the RIGHT SIZE. In waste management, right-sizing brings efficiency, and could mean less waste and costs. It is one of the most overlooked solutions.
Do you know the difference between ITAD (IT Asset Disposal) and E-waste recycling? Understanding the difference can save a business a lot of money.
If your business has IT equipment and electronics you no longer need, read this now:
https://t.co/r3qkbVCSp4
#recycling#Ewaste
A zero-waste project on the tiny Greek island of Tilos is being tested to see if it can scale in the United Arab Emirates, which is aiming for zero waste by 2030.
https://t.co/LZWWud1CYi
Thinking about an ESG strategy? Make sure it includes waste reduction. Because every business produces waste. By reducing waste, you will be impacting all three aspects of ESG - Environmental, Social, and Governance! Learn more:
https://t.co/k5pLxDfw71