South Bend Smart Businesses Recycle – Waste Reduction Tips

Waste reduction resouRces

Getting Started

Virtual Training for All Employees

• A short 3 min video for quick dos and don’ts on recycling
• A virtual 19 min in-depth training on recycling and waste management best practices

Targeted Training for Zero Waste Heroes

• Interested an in-person training? Sign up here so you can learn how to train other employees on best practices in waste reduction!

Printable Signs and How-To DIY Waste Audit

• Printable signs
• Make your own sign
• How to do a waste audit

Guide for Indoor Recycling and Waste Bins

• Stop Waste’s indoor bin guide

How to Communicate to Your Employees/Tenants about this Recycling Initiative

• Communication template for property managers and business owners to send to employees or tenants

Want more tips to reduce waste? Check out these links:

• Indiana University South Bend Center for a Sustainable Future’s Guide for more information on recycling, reuse, and proper disposal.
• 26 Waste Management Tips from the Green Business Bureau
• EPA Resources for Managing and Reducing Waste
• Restaurant Tips for Recycling and Waste Reduction
• Responsible Purchasing Standards Examples for Sustainable Procurement

Quick links

Home
How it Works
Eligibility
Incentives
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Tips to Reduce Waste
List of Single-Stream Haulers
Meet the Participating Businesses!

Questions? Watch this short informational video from 10/13/22 or contact Project Manager, Alex Bazán:

• Call: 574-235-7568
• Email:  abazan@southbendin.gov