Proving how easy it is to make large strides for small investments, generate ROI and gather positive press coverage.  The StopWaste Partnership helped the Coliseum become the first major sporting venue to transition to compostible cups and divert 200 tons of organics per year for composting.

Prepared By:  The StopWaste Partnership

Original Publish Date:  2007

This case study reviews a project in which the Stopwaste partnership helped Ghiardelli Chocolate company initiate a simple, rapid ROI producing internal project in which Cardboard boxes were replaced with reusable totes.  Benefits included:  $520,000 reduced packaging purchases a year, a 325% return on investment, a 1-2 year simple payback period and a $75,000 business waste prevention fund award.

Produced by:  The StopWaste Partnership and Ghiardelli Chocolate
Original Publish Date: 2005

This case study is one of four made possible through the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Pulp and Paper  ollution Prevention Program, or P5, a voluntary environmental initiative open to all pulp and paper companies in Michigan.  

Program objectives were developed by a partnership between DEQ and the Michigan Pulp and Paper Environmental Council (MPPEC) to lessen the industry's environmental impact.

Author:  Jeremy Hoeh, DEQ/CSS

Prepared By:  Center for Sustainable Systems - University of Michigan

This Case Study details how the Recycling Network worked with Dana Farber to institute their OneStop recycling solution and save Dana Farber time and money. 

Produced by:  IRN - The Recycling Network - www.ir-network.com

Original Publish Date:  2007

This fact sheet highlights case studies for three of the largest components of an average hospital’s solid waste stream: paper material (including cardboard), plastics, and food waste. The case studies provide detailed information on costs, savings, and implementation issues to help healthcare facility managers evaluate these waste reduction and recycling techniques.

Developed By:  United States Environmental Protection Agency

Cities and municipalities can realize substantial economic savings simply by reducing the amount of office waste they generate. Reduced use, increased efficiency, recycling and the reuse of materials can deliver numerous economic and environmental benefits to cities.There are many forms of waste. This White Paper focuses on office wastes, especially paper. Similar analyses can be made for all forms of municipal waste.  Includes a Case Study from the CIty of Miami relating how they eliminated paper waste related to traffic and parking violations.

Produced By:  Natural Capitalism Solutions - www.natcapsolutions.org

Original Publish Date:  2006

A recycling Case Study describing how Bayer Healthcare, LLC reviewed their waste stream and made significant improvements in their business as a result.  ISO 14001 certification and participation in the Stop Waste Partnership resulted in over $500,000 reduction in the annual garbage removal bill, as well as the diversion of over 70% of waste as recycled materials.

Prepared By:  Alameda County Waste Management Authority and Source Reduction & Recycling Board
Prepared For:  The Stop Waste Partnership and Bayer Healthcare, LLC

Original Publish Date:  2004

This document by the US Environmental Protection Agency sets forth responsible recycling (“R2”) practices for use in accredited certification programs that assess electronics recyclers’ environmental, health and safety, and security practices.  In other words, the EPA layos out how Electronics Recycling companies should be judged if they want to be accredited "Responsible Recyclers" in order ot give consumers and businesses confidence in hiring them.  This is a voluntary program and not required by law.

Prepared By:  US Environmental Protection Agency

Original Publish Date:  October 2008