In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the environmental impact of waste and the need to reduce it. Companies are increasingly under pressure to adopt sustainable practices and reduce their carbon footprint. Collaboration with a thought leader can make all the difference in this situation.
What is a thought leader, you might ask? Thought leaders are individuals or companies who are considered experts in their field. They have extensive knowledge, experience, and insights into the latest industry trends and practices. They are also known for their innovative thinking and ability to provide solutions to complex problems and they normally lead their industries into the future with their innovative thinking.
So, why is partnering with a thought leader in waste minimisation important? Let's take a look at what the experts are saying:
Expertise
In today's world you can’t just look for the cheapest skip or bin removal company to handle your waste anymore. Did you know that if the flow of your waste on-site is planned (like a project plan), that you can divert between 50% and 90% of your waste away from landfill sites? A Thought leader will have the resources and track record to do this planning for you, and to recommend the correct waste handling systems that will enable you to maximise the waste you divert from landfills.
For example: Let’s say your service provider owns landfill sites, and your goals are to reduce the amount of waste you send to landfill sites. Well, then your service provider will not be able to align with your goals, as they are mainly invested in a service offering that is in conflict with your business goals.
Innovation
A thought leader is always looking for new ways to reduce waste and increase your recycling performance . They are at the cutting edge of technology, equipment, and best practices, and they can demonstrate the effectiveness of their systems with real case studies.
Innovation costs money and only real thought leaders are willing to invest heavily into Research & Development to deliver the correct solutions for their clients.
Regulatory Compliance
South Africa has one of the most progressive environmental legislation in the world. This is a fast moving space and most waste generators do not keep their eye on the movement of new legislation.
A Thought leader has a dedicated resource in their business that focuses on compliance. They report on new legislation in real time, and adapt their client’s processes and record keeping to ensure they always remain compliant.
Don’t underestimate the added value this brings to your company, as many others have found themselves in a compromised position before.
Education
The success of an effective and responsible waste minimisation culture starts with the basic understanding of complex waste issues by your employees. A Thought leader will have concise training material and processes that can be employed to shift a culture in the right direction.
The next step after basic waste education, is normally the roll-out of a convenient waste separation system that is easy to understand and to follow by your employees.
A Thought leader will have the resources in their business to assist you with these processes and a track record of successfully influencing cultures in favour of waste reduction.
Reputation
Finally, a reputable thought leader will have a long list of successful partnerships with other clients, who would be willing to give a reference for their service offering. Look out for a thought leader who is able to understand their clients business goals and who can demonstrate how their service offering helped their clients achieve their business goals.
If your goals are waste diversion from landfill, then look for a thought leader who would be able to demonstrate how they helped their clients achieve their waste diversion goals within the timeframe that they promised.
Is your business goal to maximise your waste diversion from landfill? Partner with us and let’s work together on a new waste strategy.
