In the case of a positive assessment of the certification process, three levels of certification are applied depending on the result:
**Basic Certification Level**
At this certification level, the certified entity meets the requirements related to waste management. At this level, the property must meet basic standards regarding waste sorting, providing appropriate waste containers, and educating residents or users about zero waste.
**Intermediate Certification Level**
At this certification level, the entity must achieve a higher level of advancement in waste minimization. This requires more advanced waste management systems, promoting recycling and composting, as well as actively engaging residents or users in zero waste practices.
**Advanced Certification Level**
This is the highest level of certification and includes more advanced and ambitious goals regarding zero waste. The property must approach the topic of zero waste comprehensively, including the use of advanced technologies, innovative practices, and energy efficiency, as well as reducing waste at the project and construction level of the property.
Certification levels
How to Obtain a Zero Waste Certificate
The certification process consists of:
Stage I
Application for certification.
Stage II
Gathering information about the subject of the certification as needed through surveys, audits, etc.
Stage III
Assessment of the collected evidence and issuance of a decision.
Stage IV
In the case of a positive assessment, issuance of the certificate.
Stage V
Supervision over the certificate.
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For which organizations is the Zero Waste Certificate intended?
The Zero Waste Certificate can be issued to practically any organization in sectors ranging from food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics to heavy industry and services. It also applies to furniture industries, restaurants, and manufacturing companies. It is important that the organization incorporates the Zero Waste philosophy into its processes during daily operations and can demonstrate this in a preliminary audit and annual supervision audit.
What is the Zero Waste Certificate?
The Zero Waste idea is to run a business in such a way as to generate the least amount of waste possible. However, Zero Waste does not mean that the organization generates no waste at all. A good example could be using production waste, such as scraps of furniture boards, as additional decorations on their products.
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What conditions must be met to obtain a Zero Waste certificate?
Typical rules that will improve the flow of materials in the organization:
I. Thinking
That is, avoiding the use of raw materials and disposable materials that cannot be recycled.
II. Reduction
That is, implementing a purchasing principle: "Spend some time, think about whether you really need this for the functioning of the enterprise." Minimizing the amount of waste by reviewing technological processes and employee habits.
III. Recycling, reuse
Whenever possible, purchase machines, devices, and equipment on the secondary market. Reusing materials and products through repairs, renovations, modular technologies, and changing their purpose for alternative uses. Paying attention to using high-quality materials that can be recycled later.
IV. Waste management
Utilizing production waste to create new products or improve current products.
V. Education
Increasing staff awareness of the Zero Waste idea through training.