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ProTrash Talker Waste Audit Instructions
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BEFORE YOU START:
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This is document is View Only - be sure to make a copy so you can record your data and save it in your files for review
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This doesn't have to be perfect! Do what you can and make notes that make sense for you.
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The goal is to start tracking your waste and learning if there are ways you can refuse, reduce and ensure you recycle right!
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Have fun with it! There's no right or wrong. Enjoy it and have fun with it.
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Objective:
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To track and analyze the amount and type of waste generated in each room of your home over the course of one week.
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This will help identify areas where waste can be reduced, reused, or recycled more effectively.
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Materials Needed:
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Waste audit tracking sheets (see seperate tabs)
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Computer or Pen/Pencil
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Scale (optional, for measuring weight of waste)
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Audit Steps:
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Preparation:
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Use this waste audit tracking sheet for each room in your home (kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, office, etc.).
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Set Up:
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Keep the tracking sheets and a pen in a convenient location in each room.
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Tracking Waste:
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For one week, every time you dispose of an item, note it down on the tracking sheet for the respective room.
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I recommend doing one room per day so you don't get overwhelmed.
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In report, include:
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Type of waste (e.g., plastic, paper, food waste, etc.)
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Description of the item (e.g., soda can, banana peel, tissue paper, etc.)
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Material of waste (use drop - down for common waste materials)
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Note which bin it goes in - use the recycle guide to ensure you recycle right!
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Optional:
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 Weight of the item (if you have a scale)
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 Note if there are any alternatives to using this item (refill, buy with less packaging, reuse/repurpose another item, etc)
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 Make any notes to yourself for later use! Keep this as a waste journal.
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Daily Review:
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At the end of each day, review the tracking sheets to ensure all waste items are recorded accurately.
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End of Week Review:
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At the end of the week, review the tracking sheets for each room.
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Summarize the total number of items and, if applicable, the total weight of each type of waste for each room.
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Identify any patterns or areas where waste is most commonly generated.
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Analysis and Action:
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Analyze the data to identify which types of waste are most prevalent in each room.
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Consider ways to reduce waste, such as switching to reusable items, improving recycling habits, or starting a compost bin.
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Set specific goals for waste reduction based on your findings.
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Tips for Success:
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Be consistent with recording waste every day to ensure accurate data.
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Encourage all household members to participate in the audit.
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Use this audit as an opportunity to educate yourself and others about waste reduction practices.
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Conclusion:
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Completing a waste audit is a crucial step in understanding and managing your household's waste.
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By following these instructions, you will gain valuable insights into your waste habits and be better equipped to make sustainable changes.
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By following these instructions, you will gain valuable insights into your waste habits and be better equipped to make sustainable changes.
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EXAMPLE
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