What is an Organics Collection Program?
An organics separation program allows people in the same building or community to act together separate their organics waste stream and build a healthier world. Beyond providing compostable products to help you, we share a simple 5-step process that can be tailored to any situation to make your new program simple, effective, and appreciated.
Where to Use an Organics Collection Program
MultiRes
School
Office
Curbside
Food Service
Hauler
5 Steps to Success
The set up of every program follows the same basic steps that can be tailored to your specific needs
1) Arrange Consistent Pick Up
Check with your current hauler to see if they are able to pick up organic waste. Either add an organic waste pick up to your services, or find a hauler in your area that can.
2) Keep a Clean Waste Room
Separating organic waste properly will actually keep your waste room cleaner. Order the number of green bins for your waste room that you think you’ll need based on how frequently they will be picked up.
3) Make Collection Simple
If you want people to use the new organics program, and not mix up the streams, it needs to be as simple as possible. That sometimes means providing individual bins and compostable bags, using a compostable bag dispenser, and/or having clear signage.
4) Provide Clear Education
Forming new habits and educating people goes beyond just signage. Use educational resources provided by EcoSafe to inform people on what is changing, why it’s changing, and how they can fit the changes into their normal routines.
5) Make the Process Repeatable
Put processes in place to make sure the program is being communicated and monitored going forward. Create a system to reorder materials and measure the effectiveness of your program.
Local Composting Programs Made for you
Whether you’re looking to do the right thing for the environment, or new regulations are requiring you to find a solution to organics collection, EcoSafe can help. When you use EcoSafe products, you gain access to all the tools and knowledge that we’ve developed to help people in your situation.Â
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When you set up your program with EcoSafe you get instant access to the very best setup process, education, and tools that the industry has to offer. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own – we’ve already done that for you.
Take advantage of the experience EcoSafe has gained through setting up programs in situations from from public schools to professional sports stadiums.
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We have people in place to help set up your organic waste recycling program throughout North America. The process is easy, intuitive, and full of opportunities for education, connection, and transformation.
We’re ready and waiting to answer your questions about implementing composting programs wherever you are. Reach out today to learn more.
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Food loss and waste occur at each stage of the supply chain. The biggest proportion (about 37%) happens in the home.
ReFED, 2021