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Mecklenburg County > Solid Waste > Business Recycling > Recycling Ambassador Program
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Register for the March 16th Wipe Out Waste Ambassador Luncheon.
For the latest Ambassador News, click here.
Mission of the Program
Recognize and reward Mecklenburg County businesses that are committed to building a strong community and foster an environment of stewardship to reduce, reuse and recycle waste in the workplace and purchase recycled products.
Click on levels of participation to find out more:
Associate | Advocate | Ambassador
Goals
- Establish the Wipe Out Waste Ambassador Business Recognition Program.
- Build Mecklenburg County businesses' commitment to waste reduction, recycling, stewardship and sustainability.
- Foster an environment that provides Mecklenburg County businesses ongoing mentoring, education and networking opportunities.
- Drive business community loyalty and promote and reward excellence for recycling and sustainability initiatives.
- Develop Measurement Tools to track and ensure efficacy.
- Recognize and reward Mecklenburg County businesses that reduce, reuse and recycle workplace waste an purchase recycled products as standard business practice.
Levels of Participation
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ASSOCIATE
- Received a Wipe Out Waste Ambassador Membership Form and Pledge
- Enrolled in Wipe Out Waste Ambassador program and signed Pledge Card
- Became aware of the SSO and, if applicable, is now compliant
- Receives and regularly posts Wipe Out Waste Ambassador eblasts/announcements
- Practices and promotes at least (3) Waste Prevention Strategies such as:
- Reduce use of electricity
- Participate in Opt Out Program for Junk Mail & Phone Calls
- Reduce Packaging
- Set copier for double-sided copying
- Carries out at least (1) Recycling Strategy such as:
- Recycle Cardboard
- Recycle Plastic Beverage Containers
- Recycle Ink Cartridges
- Recycle Plastic Wrap
- Recycle Paper
AMBASSADOR
- Received a Wipe Out Waste Ambassador Membership Form and Pledge
- Enrolled in Wipe Out Waste Ambassador Program and signed Pledge Card
- Is aware of the SSO and, if applicable, is compliant
- Receives and regularly posts Wipe Out Waste Ambassador eblasts / announcements
- Practices and promotes at least (5) Waste Prevention Strategies such as:
- Reduce use of electricity
- Participate in Opt Out Program for Junk Mail & Phone Calls
- Reduce Packaging
- Copier set for double-sided copying
- Carries out at least (5) Recycling Strategies such as:
- Recycle Cardboard
- Recycle Plastic Beverage Containers
- Recycle Ink Cartridges
- Recycle Plastic Wrap
- Recycle Paper
- Mentors a Recycling Associate
- Conducts an Educational program (minimum one per year)
- Lunch & Learn
- Employee Review of Business Waste Reduction Activities
- Is aware of (3) types of Mecklenburg County Recycling Centers and the potential they possess to reduce waste
- Promotes On-Site Waste Reduction
- Ensures site Waste Reduction programs are implemented
- Posts and/or distributes miscellaneous Waste Reduction information
- Creates directory or download access for Mecklenburg County's "Resource Guide for Commercial Waste Reduction and Recycling" (a copy of which can be found on the County's website.)
- Actively promotes Wipe Out Waste Ambassador Program
- Agrees to mentor businesses interested in recycling that are recommended by the County
- Buys recycled products (does business with other Wipe Out Waste Ambassador Program companies)
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ADVOCATE
- Received a Wipe Out Waste Ambassador Membership Form and Pledge
- Enrolled in Wipe Out Waste Ambassador program and signed Pledge Card
- Is aware of the SSO and, if applicable, is compliant
- Receives and regularly posts Wipe Out Waste Ambassador eblasts / announcements
- Practices and promotes at least (4) Waste Prevention Strategies such as:
- Reduce use of electricity
- Participate in Opt Out Program for Junk Mail & Phone Calls
- Reduce Packaging
- Set copier for double-sided copying
- Carries out at least (2) Recycling Strategies such as:
- Recycle Cardboard
- Recycle Plastic Beverage Containers
- Recycle Ink Cartridges
- Recycle Plastic Wrap
- Recycle Paper
- Mentors a Recycling Associate
- Conducts an Educational Program (minimum one per year)
- Lunch & Learn
- Employee Review of Business Waste Reduction Activities
- Is aware of (3) types of Mecklenburg County Recycling Centers and the potential they possess to reduce waste
- Promotes On-Site Waste Reduction
- Ensures site Waste Reduction programs are implemented
- Posts and/or distributes miscellaneous Waste Reduction information
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