Recognizing excellence in waste reduction and diversion
A certifcation program designed for properties in the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional sector that assesses and verifies operational solid waste reduction and diversion
How it works
Apply
Fill out an online registration from
Complete surveys
Six month timeframe
Earn certification
Meet requirements and achieve a score >60%
Create a profile
Use a secure third-party platform
Evaluation
On-site walkthrough
Maintain certification
Up to three years
Measure
3RCertified applicants are required to use the Standard Waste Audit Methodology for waste audits, which applies a uniform process for measurement.
Track
Using a Waste Stream Profile every material that is reused, recycled, and disposed of is gathered from the applicant’s waste audit and stored online.
Report
Properties can generate year-over-year waste performance data, and benchmark diversion and capture rates per building and portfolio-wide.
3RCertified challenged our waste reduction policies and procedures to ensure all of our integral stakeholders – tenants, contractors, housekeeping, and management staff – play a part in waste reduction. Through this process we have been able to recognize new opportunities for waste reduction and recycling, and maintain our status as a leader in sustainability.
The 3RCertified process allowed us to review and reorganize our waste streams, maximize new recycling opportunities (e.g., coffee cups, paper towels), and ensure we dispose of items in the proper manner. It has given us another measure to make sure our building is reducing the amount of waste going to landfill.