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Zero Waste Week
2nd to 6th September 2024
Zero Waste Week, observed annually in the UK during the 昀椀rst week
of September, is a campaign dedicated to raising awareness about
reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices. The initiative
encourages individuals, businesses, and organisations to minimise
their environmental impact by adopting practices that lead to zero
or minimal waste generation.
By celebrating sustainable business practices during Zero Waste Week, employers
inspire a sense of environmental responsibility among their workforce, fostering
a culture that values conservation, waste reduction, and long-term sustainability.
Employer Inclusion Tips
Waste Audits
Zero Waste Challenges
Conduct a waste audit
to identify areas for
improvement and set
targets for waste reduction.
Initiate friendly competitions or
challenges encouraging employees
to reduce personal and office waste,
with incentives for the most reductions.
Educational
Workshops
Green Of昀椀ce Policies
Organise workshops or
sessions during lunch
breaks on waste reduction,
recycling, and sustainable
practices to educate
employees about the
impact of their choices.
Implement and communicate
policies that promote waste
reduction, recycling, and energy
conservation within the workplace.
Community Cleanups
Organise or participate in community
cleanups, involving employees in
efforts to reduce litter and promote
a cleaner environment.
More information
Scan here for more information
on Zero Waste Week.
