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14 PalletCentral • September-October 2016 palletcentral.com ownership and are enthusiastic to adopt change within their daily responsibilities. Production line and warehouse employees see wasteful operation practices first hand. Via incentives, employees are encouraged to suggest alternative methods that save time, energy and resources. In addition to industry tools provided by the USZWBC, there are many consultants who assess operations, develop a Zero Waste plan, and assist with program implementation. Consultants often charge based on a percentage of cost-savings; thus, there is minimal upfront cost for program development. Depending on circumstances, there may be equipment cost investment (such as balers and material bins) and space allocation for material sorting and storing required for program implementation. Community and customer relationship opportunities are often integral to a Zero Waste business case. Beyond the environmental impact, recycling material extends finite landfill life. Across the nation, many local governments are faced with limited remaining landfill life. Corporate Zero Waste programs provide a potential solution to extend local landfill life and support community public works programs. In recent years, many locales announced defined Zero Waste goals where corporate recycling is necessary for success. For customer relations, offering product packaging reuse options saves the customer landfill costs and edges them closer to achieving Zero Waste. Additionally, proactive Zero Waste NATURE'S PACKAGING