+  For every ton of thrown out, the economy loses an underlying 19 tons.  "Trash Troubles" Arthur Purcell 1988

+  "Being a good steward of the environ-ment and our communities, and being an efficient and profitable business are not mutually exclusive.”  Lee Scott, CEO WalMart 04/06

+  "There are powerful financial benefits for companies practicing sustainable development."  “The Eco-efficiency Premium Puzzle”, Financial Analyst Journal 3/2005

+  " 30+ % of all Consumers prefer lower waste alternatives  and are often willing to pay more for those products".  "Trash Troubles" Arthur Purcell 1988

 Managing Waste is Good Business !

-  75% of what is thrown in the trash could be recycled. Only 25% is now.  Earth 911

-  US consumes 25% of the world's resources with 5% of the population.  EPA

-  Americans toss 25% of their food - 96 billion lbs. of food waste each year.  EPA

-  US wasted 7+ million tons of aluminum cans in 10 years. Enough to manufacture 316,000 Boeing 737 airplanes.  EPA

-  Recycling 35% reduces global warming emissions equivalent to taking 36 million cars of the road.  Earth 911