The last thing most event planners think about when it comes to an event is waste management. Usually it is a mere afterthought in the cleanup process, however, proper and deliberate management of waste before, during, and after an event can save money and decrease your carbon footprint. We live in a day and age where people value companies and businesses that do their part to be gentler to the planet by creating and implementing “green initiatives”. Today’s article will cover just how you can manage the waste from your event effectively and efficiently with a Waste Audit.
Waste Audits will not only help Mother Earth, but will save you some dollars in the end too. Use the following step-by-step guide to learn just how you can do so.
Step #1: Set Your Waste Management Goals
By conducting Waste Audits for your events, you can look at excessive and unnecessary materials and eradicate costs. Identify what you can learn, what you want to accomplish, and set your goals.
Step #2: What is the Scope of Your Audit
Be concise and transparent about what you will be auditing. Will the waste audit entail the entire event or will it just be for one facet of the event? Clarify where your greatest benefits lie in comparison to your available resources.
Step #3: Keep Your Waste Separate
By this I mean avoid mixing waste from other events with yours (if possible). This will allow you to have the most accurate results. You can do this by setting up a dedicated area for the waste from your event.
Step #4: Designated Waste Managers
Your normal event staff will probably have their hands full with their duties. If resources allow, hire Waste Managers to take on the task of handling waste management for your event. Educate and inform Waste Managers of your goals and procedures for audits.
Step #5: Make Sure You Have the Proper Equipment
If your waste management goals includes recycling, make sure you obtain to right receptacles for collection. This will make your Waste Audit flow smoothly and effectively. Other equipment you may need will include:
Gloves
Signage
Waste Containers (of various colors or markings)
Aprons
Tables
Hand Washing/Sanitizing Station
Large Garbage Bags
Scales (to weigh waste)
Step #6: Have Fun While Auditing
Handling waste is no one’s idea of a good time, however, you can make your Waste Audit a fun little competition. Create Waste Audit Teams and hang a dry-erase board to keep up with tallies. Play music if allowed to keep morale and spirits up and even more so, offer prizes or gifts. Show you appreciate your team for their hard work.
Step #7: Tally Up
By the end of your event, you should be able to easily collect and calculate your waste numbers. The best way to do this is to use a scale to weigh what has been collected. After collecting your results you will know if you hit or missed your Waste Management goals and what you need to do to improve for the next event.
Waste Management can be quite rewarding for the pocket and business. You’ll save money by knowing what resources to reduce or eliminate and your clients will love that you are doing your part to help out the planet.
As always we would like to wish you the best in all that you do! If you have questions or comments please feel free to post them below or shoot me an email.
Originally Published on: http://www.thewynningexperience.com/waste-not-want-not-how-to-conduct-a-beneficial-waste-audit-for-your-event/
Waste Audits will not only help Mother Earth, but will save you some dollars in the end too. Use the following step-by-step guide to learn just how you can do so.
Step #1: Set Your Waste Management Goals
By conducting Waste Audits for your events, you can look at excessive and unnecessary materials and eradicate costs. Identify what you can learn, what you want to accomplish, and set your goals.
Step #2: What is the Scope of Your Audit
Be concise and transparent about what you will be auditing. Will the waste audit entail the entire event or will it just be for one facet of the event? Clarify where your greatest benefits lie in comparison to your available resources.
Step #3: Keep Your Waste Separate
By this I mean avoid mixing waste from other events with yours (if possible). This will allow you to have the most accurate results. You can do this by setting up a dedicated area for the waste from your event.
Step #4: Designated Waste Managers
Your normal event staff will probably have their hands full with their duties. If resources allow, hire Waste Managers to take on the task of handling waste management for your event. Educate and inform Waste Managers of your goals and procedures for audits.
Step #5: Make Sure You Have the Proper Equipment
If your waste management goals includes recycling, make sure you obtain to right receptacles for collection. This will make your Waste Audit flow smoothly and effectively. Other equipment you may need will include:
Gloves
Signage
Waste Containers (of various colors or markings)
Aprons
Tables
Hand Washing/Sanitizing Station
Large Garbage Bags
Scales (to weigh waste)
Step #6: Have Fun While Auditing
Handling waste is no one’s idea of a good time, however, you can make your Waste Audit a fun little competition. Create Waste Audit Teams and hang a dry-erase board to keep up with tallies. Play music if allowed to keep morale and spirits up and even more so, offer prizes or gifts. Show you appreciate your team for their hard work.
Step #7: Tally Up
By the end of your event, you should be able to easily collect and calculate your waste numbers. The best way to do this is to use a scale to weigh what has been collected. After collecting your results you will know if you hit or missed your Waste Management goals and what you need to do to improve for the next event.
Waste Management can be quite rewarding for the pocket and business. You’ll save money by knowing what resources to reduce or eliminate and your clients will love that you are doing your part to help out the planet.
As always we would like to wish you the best in all that you do! If you have questions or comments please feel free to post them below or shoot me an email.
Originally Published on: http://www.thewynningexperience.com/waste-not-want-not-how-to-conduct-a-beneficial-waste-audit-for-your-event/
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