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Program monitoring and evaluation is a critical element of any waste reduction program. It is important to establish a consistent set of metrics and procedures for collecting waste reduction data. In addition to providing a tracking mechanism, the tool below will help you gauge the effectiveness of your activities by estimating:

• Identify the quantity and composition of waste generated
  
• Avoided waste removal costs
  
• Avoided purchasing costs
  
• Waste prevention and recycling revenues
  
• Greenhouse gas emission reductions

Compare this information to baseline data or results from a previous year to evaluate your program. Keep in mind that cost savings, revenues, and greenhouse gas emissions are not the only indicators of your program's success. Be sure to consider the intangible benefits of waste reduction, such as improved corporate image and employee morale, when ascertaining the success of your program.

For more information:

• Waste Reduction and Buy Recycled Tracking Sheet
  Excel (530 KB) - Click to open or right click to download and save to your computer. This worksheet will assist you in monitoring your activities and reporting annual accomplishments to WasteWise. Note: This file contains macros that need to be enabled. Before opening this files, please open Excel, click on Tools, then on Macro, then on Security. Select the Security Level tab and make sure it is set on medium.
  
  
• How to Use the Waste Reduction and Buy Recycled Tracking Sheet
  HTML | PDF (7 pages, 85 KB)
  Provides guidance for completing the Waste Reduction and Buy Recycled Tracking Sheet.

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Last Updated: January 17, 2006