Becoming a Zero Waste Business
We would like to know what is the easiest and most efficient way for a business to move from an idea that something needs to be done about the waste aspects to actually becoming a certified ZW business. We hope to find out about your motivations, concerns and needs for help and also discover the best ways for us to operate. Please help us by answering the questions below. Thanks in advance!
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So, here you are thinking that something needs to happen about the waste matters in your company. Choose from the list below the 3 most important reasons why you want to take action
Who was the person who first came up with the idea? What kind of role are they in?
Who are the people who finally make the decision to go for the certification? Which roles are they in?
What has held you back previously from going zero waste or otherwise improving waste management?
After making the preliminary decision to improve your practices, it's time to get to action. Where do you start?
When you google for more information about zero waste in your business sector, what do you type in the search bar?
Do you need help with improving your waste management?
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Who would you ask for the help?
What is the biggest reason why you think having a zero waste certification is better than just doing something on your own? Choose max 2
What concerns you about obtaining the certification?
Where would you think you heard about the Zero Waste Certification for businesses?
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What would you like to know about the certification before making the decision?
Anything else you would like to tell us about your motivations, concerns or questions but we didn't ask?
The certification process
Now that we know a bit more the reasons behind taking action, let's take a look at the steps to get to become a zero waste business. Any feedback or ideas are welcome
Right, you have chosen to become a certified Zero Waste Business, great! Would you prefer
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First step on the road to certification is to register your project, get to know the person who will be guiding you and get an official quote of the costs included. Does this sound ok?
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What would you like to change in this step? Or what would be important?
After the admin is out of the way, it is time to get to work. We have 10 criteria which really lay the foundation for future success that need to be fulfilled first. We currently call it the "On the road" phase. Before we allow anyone to get further we want to check that this is done well. Do you want to be recognized for passing the check with a preliminary logo or similar?
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After laying the foundation, we can start implementing the zero waste plan which was created in the previous phase. In order to make sure that the required minimum performance is reached, there will be some monitoring. How easy is it for you to produce data related to your waste generation or avoidance? For example, total waste amounts per category, amounts of products in packages, circulation of reusables.
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When you think you are reaching high enough performance to get certified, it is time for an audit. It means that someone who has not been involved in the process comes to check that you comply with all the criteria, implement your plan and reach high enough performance. How would you like this organized?
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The audit will be repeated every 3 years to make sure the performance at the minimum stays the same, even better if it improves. In the years between the audits, there should be regular updates to the plan and reporting of the progress. Do you think you need help doing this?
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Currently we have a proposal that the certified stage would be divided into 3-4 different levels depending on the level of performance. Even the lowest level is already very good, but maybe there is a need to separate very good from the great. How do you see it
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Would you find the levels motivating to keep improving? Any other comments on them?
Any other comments or ideas about the road to certification?
Financial matters
Mission Zero Academy is a non-profit organization but we do have bills to pay that we need to make money for. Therefore, we need to charge some fees for the certification. In this section, we would like to ask a few things on how you see the prices and payments
When do you see it is the right moment(s) in the process to make payments?
One aspect of the price structure is the the country where the business is located. In addition, we need the prices to be different for different sized businesses. What indicator do you see might work to base the prices on?
Can you make payments to an organizaton which is based in Belgium
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How much would you think it's worth to be a certified zero waste city?
Anything else about the prices?
About you
Just a couple of quick ones about you
Which country or countries is your business from?
Which sector do you operate in?
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Do you have an in-house sustainability expert?
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Describe the size of your business
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