How To Reduce Waste In A Commercial Environment

We’ve all heard the term ‘commercial waste’, but what does it actually mean? And why is it important? In short, commercial waste consists of a number of different waste products generated in office, event, kitchen, and retail environments. The waste produced in these environments makes up a huge portion of Australia’s total waste production. In 2013-2014 commercial and industrial businesses were responsible for a third of the total generated waste in Australia, weighing in at 17.13 million tonnes of waste. Retail businesses in NSW alone could recycle an extra 31,655 tonnes of plastic and 35,937 tonnes of plastic each year - and it’s not just good for the environment, it’s good for business too. What Is Commercial Waste? Commercial waste is any waste produced by a business onsite - including paper, cardboard, cans, retail packaging, food wrappers, and other food waste. This waste legally