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122 THE GENERAL APPROACH FOR A SOLID WASTE ASSESSMENT

January 31, 2010

Memo to all facility employees

Dear coworkers:

As president of the organization, I am pleased to state that we have made a
strong, unified commitment to collaboration and cooperation in increasing our

recycling levels and reducing waste levels. This commitment has been
demonstrated in funded projects, such as our aluminum can–recycling program and

the hiring of management and staff to support related environmental areas.

In light of the recent successes and focus on environmental protection, we
have placed increased emphasis on unifying our recycling efforts between

throughout the organization. As a first step to accomplish the goal, we are
forming a solid waste minimization team comprised of your peers to evaluate our

current performance and implement process changes to increase our recycling
levels and reinforce our focus on protecting the environment. This project will
allow us to move forward with these key initiatives and any input that you have is

highly welcomed and appreciated. If you have any input, please contact your
immediate supervisor to share your thoughts.

In conclusion, we have provided strong support for recycling and waste

reduction. We are very pleased with the success of our collaborative efforts at our
headquarters office and intend to implement a strong program at our facility. Our

continued commitment to the environment will sustain the efforts of this program
so that we may become a true environmental leader in our field.

Sincerely,

President and CEO

Figure 8.2 Sample letter.

8.2.2 THE PROJECT TEAM

Selecting the team to lead the solid waste minimization project should not be taken
lightly. Thought should be put into selecting a cross-functional team that has process
knowledge and good interpersonal skills. The team leader should be in a management