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     ".. .offers a treasure trove of material about
     Waste Wise activities."
       - Chaz Miller, Waste Age Magazine
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        Preserving Resources,
          Preventing Waste
  T hrough its Web site, WasteWise brings its arsenal
  . of waste reduction information into cyberspace.
Organizations can learn about the program, discover
effective strategies, see how our partners are making
a difference, and download or view the latest
WasteWise publications.
www.epa.gov/wostewise

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          WasteWise  Services
                                           Join Now
          Learn about the services and benefits
          WasteWise offers partners, including:
             WasteWise Helpline and Resource Library
             WasteWise Representatives
             Public Recognition
             Partner Networks
             Electronic Communications
          ,/  Waste Reduction Publications
WasteWise Publications
                                           You've read the program information, you've given it some thought, now it's time
                                           to join WasteWise! Becoming a WasteWise partner is just a click away!
What's New?
The latest program
news, upcoming events,
new publications and
links, and more!
Find an array of EPA information and technical assistance publications, including:

   Program Information. Learn about the basic program requirements by downloading or
     viewing program brochures.

          Progress Reports and Award Winners.
          Read about WasteWise  partner achievements and awards since the program
          began in 1994.

                        WasteWise Update. Find information on key waste reduction
                        strategies in the WasteWise program's principal periodical.

                    Industry Sector Publications. See sample goals and read case
                    studies for specific industry, government, and institutional sectors,
                    ranging from beverages to electronics to utilities.

                WasteWise Forms. Interested in learning more about the reporting
                process? You can download the registration, goals, and annual reporting
                forms and instructions on how to complete them properly.
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                                            Links to waste prevention, recycling, and buy/manufacture-recycled sites.

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 Program Results
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      to join WasteWise! Becoming a WasteWise partner is just a click away!
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       Links
       Links to waste prevention, recycling, and buy/manufacture-recycled sites.
 Want to find out how many tons of waste program partners
 have prevented and recycled? Click here to view the cumulative
 results of partners' achievements.
                                                                                                 The Partner Network
                                                                                                 For Partners' Eyes Only! This area of the WasteWise Web site is exclusively for
                                                                                                 partners and provides up-to-date information and technical assistance to support
                                                                                                 partners' waste reduction programs.

                                                                                                       What is WasteWise?
                                                                                                        The who, what, why, and how of the WasteWise program. This area provides
                                                                                                        a general overview of the partner and endorser programs and what it takes to
                                                                                                        be a WasteWise partner.
Waste Prevention, Recycling Collection,
and Buy/Manufacture Recycled
Learn how the WasteWise program works with organizations to improve efficiency and
gain competitive advantage through these strategies.
                                                                                            WasteWise Partners
     Curious about which organizations
     are WasteWise members? Click here
     to find out! You can sort by
     organization name, industry sector,
     state, or region.

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For  Partners'  Eyes  Only!
The WasteWise Web site offers special information exclusively for
partners in the Partner Network site. It provides you, our WasteWise
partners, with information and technical assistance to support your waste
reduction program. Regularly updated, The Partner Network provides
                      members with online electronic reporting, access to reporting forms,
                      valuable technical assistance resources, the latest program news,
                      information on upcoming events, and answers to some of the most
                      frequently asked questions by our members.
What's New?
Find out about the newest resources on
The Partner Network page. Link to new
WasteWise Bulletins and library selections,
or read about upcoming events and
regional forums.
WasteWise  Challenge

Have you already taken the WasteWise
Challenge or are you interested in finding
out more before you pledge? Get the latest
news and information on the Challenge and
take advantage of the resources available to
help you meet your goals. You can even
pledge online!
                                         WasteWise Logo
                                         Download the WasteWise logo and get examples
                                         on how you can use the logo.
                 age lists othar benefit? that WasteWise
        fers partner;, It JOL. nate suggestions for enhancing The Partner
Measurement and Reporting
Submit your goals and annual reports
electronically! You'll also find tools and
resources to help quantify and report your
waste reduction accomplishments.
                                             Frequently Asked

                                             Questions

                                             Get answers to some frequently asked
                                             questions regarding program membership.
                                             Topics range from obtaining management
                                             support for the program to using the logo
                                             and involving other employees in waste
                                             reduction efforts.
Technical Assistance

Peruse a sampling of other technical
resources. This page provides helpful
information on waste reduction through a
materials exchange page, WasteWise
Library Selections, and issues of the
partner newsletter, the WasteWise Bulletin.
                              United States
                              Environmental Protection
                              Agency
                       Solid Waste And
                       Emergency Response
                       (5306W)
          EPA 530-F-00-004
          December 1999
          www.epa.gov/wastewise
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