Garbage is something to which most people pay little attention. When companies like Walmart have focused on their waste they have discovered new profits. Heightened awareness of solid waste in virtually every setting can result in lower costs. Jensen explains the importance of paying attention to garbage and provides the methods for organized evaluation. His work is an excellent resource for anyone devoted to improving an organization’s environmental and financial performance. —Fenton Rood, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
The Garbage Can. Getting Rid of Our Waste. Garbage Auditing. Interrogating the Garbage. Making Improvements. Effective Recycling Programs. Composting Programs and Organics. Transportation and Storage of Garbage. Reuse and Repurposing. Waste Prevention through Design. Paperwork Reduction. Regulated Waste Segregation. Afterword: Maybe Don’t Call It Green.