C6: Promote Zero Waste in the Community Utilizing Upper Management Personnel – Above Green

(1 point)

INTENT

To encourage wider adoption of zero waste practices and principles outside of the facility.

REQUIREMENTS

Upper management representative(s) works beyond their internal operational boundaries to encourage and promote zero waste action in the community.

POTENTIAL STRATEGIES

The facility can engage the community with zero waste related events such as: cleanups of beaches, parks, rivers, or streams. Leadership can speak within the community about the importance of recycling and zero waste activities. The organization or facility could also encourage the community to adopt a zero waste goal or support an educational campaign. Additionally, donations can be made to local zero waste initiatives that further promote zero waste in the community.

SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTATION

Narrative describing how and when the facility engages the community in zero waste activities.
Documentation could include photographs of any zero waste related events in the community that the organization was involved in, flyers or promotional materials, official letters verifying participation in community programs, events, or initiatives.