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CREATING A SUCCESSFUL SOLID

WASTE MINIMIZATION LAUNCH

5.1 Introduction

Any project or organizational program can be a failure or a success, depending on how
it is implemented. For every organization, the implementation of solid waste mini-
mization will be unique, but there are several common factors to successful programs.
The key drivers for a successful program are

■ Executive leadership
■ Strategic goals
■ Project selection
■ Training and execution
■ Resources
■ Metrics
■ Culture
■ Communications
■ Planning
■ Results

The factors listed above have been identified as a general list of the most critical
items to ensure a successful solid waste minimization program. This chapter discusses
these factors in greater detail and provides a lessons learned section that contains tips
and strategies from organizations that have been successful in launching solid waste
minimization.

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