• Carton Council: Communications Campaigns

    February 7, 2014

    The Client The Carton Council is a group of the major carton manufacturers servicing the U.S., working voluntarily to divert valuable cartons from local landfills. RRS’s engagement in the campaign is comprehensive – across all segments of the supply chain for end-of-life management of post-consumer cartons. The Challenge As part of this ongoing national campaign […]

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  • Cousa

    February 10, 2014

    Susan Graff and her project team conducted an environmental management system assessment for Cousa – the largest vegetable oil manufacturer in Montevideo, Uruguay. As a part of the work, Graff’s team developed an employee training program and a regional stakeholder engagement program.

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  • FedEx Corporation

    February 10, 2014

    Susan Graff and her project team provided FedEx with corporate sustainable development awareness training and facilitation to support executive team business strategy development on sustainability reporting. They benchmarked marketplace developments on sustainable development and designed the executive training program.

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  • Foodservice Packaging Institute

    February 10, 2014

    Foodservice Packaging Institute’s Paper Recovery Alliance and Plastic Recovery Group: Working with MRFS, composters and end markets to reduce existing barriers to the successful recovery of paper and plastic foodservice packaging.

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  • Skanska USA / Beers Construction

    February 10, 2014

    Skanska USA / Beers Construction came to Susan Graff and her project team for assistance with sustainability-related staff trainings, ISO 14001 EMS development, and guidance on reducing resource use and improving construction waste recycling. The team created an instructor training program on sustainable development awareness, which was designed to efficiently reach 2,500 employees. Graff also […]

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  • TetraPak

    February 10, 2014

    Strategic support for developing the carton recovery infrastructure, establishing cutting edge voluntary producer responsibility approaches, and supporting the client in achieving sustainability objectives.

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  • Southeast Recycling Development Council (SERDC)

    February 11, 2014

    State of Tennessee Recycling Economy Characterization The Southeast Recycling Development Council (SERDC) partnered with RRS to provide a characterization study for the State of TN.  This work was sponsored through a contract between SERDC and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). TDEC wanted a report that provided relevant data and a snapshot of […]

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  • Health System Recycling Program

    February 11, 2014

    Project Overview Resource Recycling Systems operated a Waste and Recycling Management Program at 11 health system campuses in Michigan and northern Indiana. This case study shows how we were able to increase recycling levels while simultaneously providing financial savings to the health system. Enhanced Recycling Programs Recyclable materials such as paper, cardboard, and plastic typically […]

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  • Unilever

    February 11, 2014

    Susan Graff and her project team partnered with Unilever to develop and brand their Environmental Management System (EMS) in addition to designing, developing and implementing an associated Environmental Awareness Training program for all staff. This was a critical component of the successful implementation of the company’s Environmental Management System and registration under the guidelines of […]

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  • Carton Council: Policy Work for Improved Carton Recovery

    February 11, 2014

    The Client The Carton Council is a group of the major carton manufacturers servicing the U.S., working voluntarily to divert valuable cartons from local landfills. RRS’s engagement in the campaign is comprehensive – across all segments of the supply chain for end-of-life management of post-consumer cartons. The Challenge The Carton Council is dedicated to providing […]

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