{"id":14766,"date":"2025-03-10T16:19:59","date_gmt":"2025-03-10T15:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/green-office.com\/?p=14766"},"modified":"2025-03-11T09:23:11","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T08:23:11","slug":"7-simple-steps-for-managing-waste-at-the-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/green-office.com\/en\/blog\/7-simple-steps-for-managing-waste-at-the-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Waste management at the workplace in 7 SIMPLE steps."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Managing wastes at the workplace: the 7 key stages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to a recent study on the Waste management at the workplace, over 70% of the waste produced by businesses could be recycled or reused. However, many companies have not yet put the necessary systems<\/a> in place to manage the company’s waste.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective waste management can also lead to financial savings<\/strong>. But it can also improve brand image and promote regulatory compliance. In this context, well-structured waste management becomes a crucial issue<\/strong>. This article guides you through the 7 key steps to managing your company’s waste effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is corporate waste management?<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Corporate waste management refers to the processes and practices used to handle, treat and dispose of the waste generated by a company’s activities in a responsible manner. This includes the collection, sorting, storage, transport, recycling, recovery and disposal of waste. Whether paper, IT equipment, glass, plastic, furniture or other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The aim is to minimise environmental impact while complying with legal and regulatory frameworks. This management takes into account the entire life cycle of products, from the purchase of raw materials to the final disposal of waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, the main objectives of corporate waste management are to reduce the amount of waste produced. As well as maximising the recycling and reuse of materials, and minimising the environmental impact of residual waste. All the while choosing more environmentally-friendly solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good reasons for managing waste in the workplace.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Corporate waste management is much more than a regulatory obligation; it’s a strategic opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By adopting effective waste management practices, businesses can reduce their costs<\/strong>. As well as improving their reputation<\/strong>, engaging employees, encouraging innovation and preparing for a sustainable future. Ultimately, responsible waste management is not only good for business. But also for society and the planet as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Legal obligations on waste management at the workplace.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In France today, waste management is increasingly governed by legislation. They require companies to sort, recover and treat their waste in an environmentally-friendly way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The relevant legislation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Name of law<\/th>Date<\/th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Decree on “5 flows”<\/td>2016<\/td>Obligation for all businesses to set up source separation and separate collection of paper\/cardboard, metal, plastic, glass and wood waste.<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td><\/td>Obligation for businesses producing more than 10 tonnes of bio-waste per year to sort bio-waste at source (since 2016).<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td><\/td>The threshold will be lowered to 5 tonnes of biowaste per year from 1 January 2023.<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td><\/td>From 31 December 2023, all professionals will be required to sort bio-waste at source, regardless of the annual quantity produced.<\/td><\/tr>
The AGEC law<\/td>2020<\/td>An anti-waste law dating from 2020, requires businesses to treat bio-waste at source by the end of January 2024 at the latest. See the article<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Obligation for construction and public works companies to sort waste<\/td>2021<\/td>Obligation to sort seven waste streams: paper\/cardboard, plastic, glass, wood, metal, mineral fractions and plaster.<\/td><\/tr>
Extended producer responsibility subsidiary<\/td>2022<\/td>Creation of an extended producer responsibility subsidiary to set up a territorial network enabling construction and public works companies to benefit from collection points close to their sites.<\/td><\/tr>
Mandatory sorting of textile waste<\/td>2025<\/td>From 1 January 2025, all professionals will be required to sort and collect textile waste separately.<\/td><\/tr>
Specific sorting for certain types of waste<\/td>Not specified<\/td>Obligation to carry out specific sorting for producer responsibility waste, such as office furniture, electrical and electronic equipment and chemical products.<\/td><\/tr>
<\/td><\/td>Use of sorting information and signs affixed to the product, its packaging or any other accompanying document, which may be dematerialised.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

To sum up, waste management in companies in France is governed by a set of laws and regulations. These aim to ensure that waste management is environmentally friendly, responsible and compliant with current standards. Companies must comply with these requirements to minimise their environmental impact and avoid penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5 types of business waste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 5 types of waste correspond respectively to the types of waste mentioned in the \u20185 streams\u2019 decree, i.e. :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Metals<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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7 steps to effective waste management.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Waste assessment and diagnosis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first step is simply to map your company’s waste production accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you do this?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You need to identify the types of waste generated by your professional activity, their volumes, and the current handling and disposal processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

List<\/strong> the various information on your waste. This information will be very useful<\/strong> in managing and organising the actions to be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Example below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n