Guest post by Rene Thorne

Waste disposal makes the top list of expenses in many business setups, regardless of the field. However, this aspect is rarely talked about because it doesn’t seem like a big deal, at least from the outside. But if you take a keen look at the costs incurred by companies during waste removal, you’ll realize that this expense may sometimes contribute to the financial constraints faced by various businesses.

The Zero-Waste Movement: A Quick Primer

The goal of the zero-waste movement is to prevent waste from being sent to landfills, incinerators or the ocean. Proponents of zero-waste work towards this goal by reducing the amount of waste that they produce in the first place and by finding more sustainable ways to manage your waste. Bea Johnson, one of the leading influencers in the movement, offers up the five R’s as a helpful starting point for aspiring zero-wasters: