Waste Diversion from Landfill Certification
Verifies waste diversion rates and/or confirms company-wide waste management practices
Choosing the Right Waste Diversion Certification
Claim
Certification
“Our facility diverts a specific percentage of waste from landfill.”
GreenCircle will validate a percentage of waste a company or manufacturing facility diverts from landfill.
Waste Diversion from Landfill
“We send absolutely no waste to landfill.”
Zero Waste to Landfill means that your company or manufacturing facility has diverted 100% of your waste from going to landfill.
Zero Waste to Landfill
“We follow consistent waste management practices company-wide.”
GreenCircle Waste System Audit
GreenCircle will validate adherence to company policies for proper waste management across the company; as well as verify a percentage of waste from selected locations.
Why Certify Waste Diversion Claims
Confirms Waste Diversion Efforts
Third-party certification confirms the percentage of waste your facility diverts from landfill—eliminating doubt and proving real results.
Highlights Responsible Waste Practices
Show your commitment to reducing landfill impact through verified waste handling, recycling, and recovery processes.
Support Waste Goals & Compliance
Meet internal diversion targets, comply with sustainability standards, and strengthen zero-waste or circularity initiatives with trusted data.
As landfills continue to fill up, focusing on waste diversion will no longer be optional. Every single company will need to strive towards zero waste at their facilities or they will be left behind.
Waste System Audit
Data Requirements
An overview of operations for the facility including a list of manufacturing processes (if applicable) and the types of products being produced or operations being conducted at the facility.
Samples of purchasing slips, load tickets, and/or waste bills verifying the transactions between the company and the materials management organizations
Any documented and measured waste minimization/source reduction practices implemented within the facility.
Data and documentation from the material management organizations that displays how they are handling materials.
A list of the waste materials and weights generated from the previous 12 months at the facility .
*GreenCircle will determine if this requirement will be met through an on-site visit or a virtual visit for visual verification of the manufacturing process and waste streams.
The company must also provide GreenCircle access for a site visit of the facility.
“At Cox Enterprises, we believe that professional, third-party validations are vitally important in supporting transparency into an organization’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. We believe that assurances provide credibility and ways to strengthen an organization’s internal processes, methodologies, and reporting.”
— Meredith Lindvall, Senior Director of Sustainability, Recycling, and Waste Diversion
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Zero Waste to Landfill Event Certification process begins with a focused audit that examines the specific boundaries of the event. GreenCircle will collaborate with the client before the event to outline the necessary data requirements, ensuring that detailed tracking is in place for an effective single event audit.
During the event, GreenCircle will be onsite to conduct the audit, monitor waste management practices, and collect data to assess the event's waste diversion efforts. This comprehensive approach helps ensure that the event aligns with zero waste principles, ultimately promoting sustainability and minimizing environmental impact.
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GreenCircle recognizes that certain materials are required by local, state, or federal regulations to be sent to landfills. To ensure compliance, GreenCircle will carefully review these regulations, and any materials mandated for landfill disposal will not be included in the company’s total diversion percentage. For further information, please refer to the Audit Plan, and feel free to engage with GreenCircle for any clarifications during the audit process.
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By obtaining a GreenCircle Waste Diversion Certification, clients can establish a strong baseline for continuous improvement in their sustainability practices, reinforcing their commitment to the circular economy. This certification not only enhances marketing efforts by showcasing a dedication to sustainability, but it also raises customer awareness and loyalty. Clients can showcase their certification in their sustainability reports helping them communicate effectively and transparently with stakeholders. Additionally, the certification acts as a powerful tool for engaging employees, fostering a culture of accountability and driving continuous improvement and goal setting throughout the organization.
Additional Resources
The Path to Waste Diversion and Zero Waste to Landfill Certification
Tackling Difficult-to-Manage Waste Streams with Hannah Julian from g2 Revolution
A Roadmap to Reducing Waste with Denise Coogan from Subaru
Operation Zero Waste: How to Achieve Zero Waste to Landfill
Know Your Impact, Show Your Impact
Bring visibility and credibility to your sustainability efforts with robust third-party certification.