WasteWise Application

Business Address *

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Which certification tier are you aiming for? *

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SILVER

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Which of the Required Waste Reduction and Recycling Practices have you implemented? ( All will be required to obtain Bronze level certification) *

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Implement a basic recycling program.

Attend a KKB litter cleanup event or host your own litter cleanup.

Provide clearly marked recycling bins at workstations and/or common areas.

Display “Recycling Best Practices” infographic above recycling bins in common areas

Train and require janitorial service or staff responsible for cleaning to segregate waste and recyclable materials.

Use reusable mugs and dishware instead of disposables.

Establish a policy for environmentally friendly printing (i.e. two-sided printing, reusing copy paper, and electronic document sharing).

Parking lots, alleys, sidewalks, and storefront are litter-free. Staff or janitorial service regularly removes litter.

If you are aiming for the SILVER or GOLD tier, what Optional Waste Reduction and Recycling Practices have you implemented?

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Coordinate or participate in annual or semi-annual community litter cleanup(s) with Keep Knoxville Beautiful (and/ or join the Adopt-A-Road program and help keep Knox County Roads free from litter twice a year!).

Replace 100% of paper stock with at least 30% post-consumer recycled paper.

Establish an electronic waste policy that diverts all e-waste away from the landfill.

Carry out at least half of your yearly events as zero-waste events. Keep Knoxville Beautiful can be utilized as a resource.

Develop or participate in an existing composting program.

If applicable, install outdoor ashtrays and/ or provide pocket ashtrays to staff to prevent cigarette litter.

If applicable, use Terracycle’s cigarette litter prevention program to recycle collected cigarette litter.

If applicable, establish a policy for proper disposal of fats, oil, and grease. Distribute this to staff and post in key areas.