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■ What reference material do you utilize that follows the information used in your pro-
gram (so that people can get further information or review on concept at a later date)?
■ During solid waste minimization training do you use multimedia presentations such
as PowerPoint?
■ What is the basic format of your waste minimization course for executive training?
■ How do you address business and service processes?
■ What topics do you cover in your workshops?
■ How do you address the application of the techniques to real-world situations?
■ What software do you use?
■ What have others said about your training/consulting in the application of solid
waste minimization? Can they be contacted?
■ What is the experience level of you staff?
■ What companies have you helped successfully implement solid waste minimization?

Once the list of providers is narrowed down, consider requesting that they describe
their basic implementation strategy to prioritize projects within organizations. It is
also recommended to visit each prospect to see firsthand a 1-day training session. Send
a decision maker to view this session. Some providers or consultants might initially
look good, and then appear less desirable after their training approach and material are
reviewed first-hand.

4.3 Essential Elements of the

Deployment Plan

Applying solid waste minimization so that bottom line benefits are significant and lasting
change results requires a well thought out and detailed plan. Once a waste minimization
partner or provider is selected (if used), it should assist the organization with the deve-
lopment of an effective implementation plan. Table 4.2 displays a sample implementation
schedule for the kick off of a solid waste minimization plan. Although, every plan is
unique, it should consider the essential elements (Table 4.2), which are described in detail
in subsequent chapters.
Several of the key elements for the solid waste minimization implementation
plan are

■ Create support infrastructure for the first wave—The support infrastructure for
solid waste minimization is the first and critical step to ensure a successful program
launch. For solid waste minimization to be successful there must be a commitment
from upper level management and an infrastructure that supports that commitment.
The key factors for creating a successful infrastructure are discussed in the next
chapter.
■ Select key players—Deployment of solid waste minimization is most effective with
the assistance of trained practitioners in the field. This can be accomplished by hiring