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■ The average waste generated per year per employee
■ Major waste streams
■ Waste minimization goals and opportunities—This section lists the major waste
streams, typical disposal costs, and list reduction opportunities ranging from low-
hanging fruit to options with high initial investments. In addition, a sector overview
based on the survey data are provided that includes a breakdown on waste compo-
sition percentages and recycling rates. The waste generation equation derived from
the model is provided that will allow the reader to quickly estimate waste genera-
tion per employee per year for each sector.
■ Economic issues—This section discusses economic issues specific to each industry
such as average revenues, return on investment, and investor interest.
■ Constraints and considerations—This section provides major industry constraints
pitfalls, and issues that must be kept in mind when minimizing waste for each
industry.
■ Potential technologies and strategies—This section highlights the suggested waste
minimization alternatives for each industry that have been implanted successfully.
■ Implementation and approach to waste minimization—This section discusses
implementation issues and a recommended structure and process to implement the
suggested alternatives.
■ Exemplary performers and industry leaders—This section lists the organizations
that are excelling in terms of waste minimization and reducing their environmental
impacts. This section serves as a benchmarking tool that highlights the industry
leaders and several of the key waste reduction methods that they have successfully
implemented.