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To help you calculate the amount of waste reduced and associated
cost savings, WasteWise offers a number of useful tools and conversion
factors.
For more information:
- Volume-to-Weight Conversion
Factors
PDF (21 pages, 236 KB)
Having trouble determining the weight of a 13 gallon container
of paper or how to measure a standard computer monitor? Use our
comprehensive list of volume-to-weight conversion factors for
commonly collected materials. Separated into sections by material,
this guide will enhance your ability to accurately quantify waste
reduction activities.
- Calculating Amount Reduced
PDF (16 pages, 119 KB)
This guide illustrates measurement approaches for various waste
reduction activities, including packaging reduction, office paper
reduction, office equipment and supply reuse and donation, and
toner cartridge remanufacturing. Sample calculations and default
values for various items are provided.
- WasteWise Update: The Measure of Success—Calculating
Waste Reduction
PDF
(16 pages, 1,671 KB) | ASCII
| About...
Pages 7 to 11 discuss key considerations in waste reduction result
calculations, including assessing the level of detail required
and making allowances for production variables that might affect
waste generation. This section also contains a brief paper reduction
calculation case study.
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