The Team

A modest waste reduction team should include 1-2 people that are familiar with the organization's overall operations—such as a company manager or an administrative/technical support person.
Large businesses may wish to create a team of employees from various departments—such as environmental managers, building supervisors, technical/operational staff, administrative staff, maintenance staff, and purchasing staff.
Companies can either volunteer or appoint members, and should make membership a sign of special recognition.
The team should meet regularly to develop a plan and begin implementation. Large facilities will need several months to implement their programs, although some simple options can be done in a few days.

The Team Leader

Company management or the team should elect a knowledgeable and motivated team leader capable of:
- Directing team efforts.
- Administering program planning, implementation, and operation.
- Acting as a liaison between management and the team.
Likely candidates for a team leader include: facilities manager, environmental manager, or an employee who has championed waste reduction in your organization.
The waste management team leader's tasks should be incorporated into the team leader's job description.