Reducing waste at work is easier than you think thanks to several useful approaches such as materials exchange and environmental purshasing.

If you need help getting started, a solid waste inventory can help. And technical assistance is only a phone call away.

Your business can help the environment without breaking your budget. Consult the Environmental Purchasing Guide to explore the wide range of possibilities with environmental purchasing.

Materials Exchange Works! Many reusable products are available to businesses, schools, industry, organizations, government, or residents through the MATERIALS EXCHANGE PROGRAM This link will get you started.

HELP!!! Free services are available to business and industry to help your company be more environmentally friendly, and save money in the long run.

OEA, The Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance, is a state agency with the expertise to assist and direct you to meeting your waste reduction goals.

MnTAP; The Minnesota Technical Assistance Program, has an excellent staff of industry professionals ready to help you solve waste problems.

Similarly, Minnesota Waste Wise which is run through the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce, has provides direct assistance to its members.