Zero Waste Certification
What is a Zero Waste Certification?
A Zero Waste Certification recognises organisations that have achieved operational excellence and environmental credibility through internationally recognised programs and third-party verification. A facility, project, or event are considered “zero waste” when 90%+ of their discards are diverted from landfill or incineration, through reduce, reuse, recycling, and other organic treatments.
What are common Zero Waste certifications?
The frameworks with which we have the most of experience so far are:
- UL 2799 Landfill Waste Diversion Claim Validation
- TRUE Certification by GBCI (Total Resource Use and Efficiency)
Note that there is a growing number of Zero Waste certification frameworks around the world. Feel free to reach out to us if you want to talk about them
What services do we deliver?
We can deliver the following services:
#1
In-house training to build capabilities and skills
Equip your staff with the knowledge and skillset required to achieve the Zero Waste certification
#2
Targeted quality review and ongoing technical support
Benefit from the experience and knowledge of our consultants to support the team in charge of the Zero Waste certification on a regular or ad-hoc basis
#3
Complete certification management and project delivery
Let our consultants lead the Zero Waste certification project from start to finish. We will guide the on-site teams, gather supporting documentation, engage with relevant stakeholders, and deliver documentation to achieve the Zero Waste certification
#1
Training to build in-house capabilities and skills
Equip your staff with the knowledge and skillset required to achieve the Zero Waste certification.
#2
Targeted quality review and ongoing technical support
Benefit from the experience and knowledge of our consultants to support the team in charge of the Zero Waste certification on a regular or ad-hoc basis.
#3
Complete certification management and project delivery
Let our consultants lead the Zero Waste certification project from start to finish. We will guide the on-site teams, gather supporting documentation, engage with relevant stakeholders, and deliver documentation to achieve the Zero Waste certification.
Why engage us?
Expert Guidance
Navigating Zero Waste certification standards requires technical, operational, and compliance expertise. A consultant ensures your certification process is accurate, efficient, and aligned with organisational goals.
End-to-end Support
From initial scoping and planning to documentation and submission, we provide continuous guidance to streamline your certification journey.
Contact us today to schedule a call or get a proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
TRUE and UL 2799 certification frameworks are administered by different certification bodies, GBCI and UL respectively. Furthermore, these frameworks have a different scope. UL2799 focuses on the measurement and verification of the effective diversion rate of the facility. TRUE has a broader scope of work covering the business practices and management beyond the simple handling of discards from the facility.
Most of frameworks require at least 12 months of historical waste data. From there, based on our experience, it takes about 3 to 6 months to get the certification.
Yes. TRUE Zero Waste has a “pre-certification” framework that recognizes companies that have started their journey towards Zero Waste but not yet achieved 90% diversion. UL2799 can issue a certificate to validate the current diversion rate (even if it is lower than 90%).
No. The certificate is issued by the certification body administrating the scheme (such as GBCI or UL). Zero Waste City is a facilitator to help facilities achieve the certification.