COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ what is the TRUE program
Answer: is a program for recognizing a facility's zero waste
achievements
◉ what does TRUE reward
Answer: rewards leading facilities that are positive forces for
environmental and economic sustainability in the built environment
◉ what is the TRUE certification used for
Answer: used by organizations to define, pursue, and achieve zero
waste goals
◉ TRUE is the only zero waste certification that combines (5)
Answer: 1. the sole peer reviewed internationally accepted
definition of zero waste developed by ZWIA designating that no
waste goes to landfill, incineration, and the environment
,2. independent 3rd party review and onsite verification of zero
waste practices
3. championing of highest and best use of resources
4. focus on upstream practices beyond diversion or recycling
5. emphasis on total participation within the organization including
leadership efforts which showcase responsibility and commitment,
employee training, engagement, and incentives and vendor and
customer education and outreach
◉ what does TRUE zero waste certification program add to the R
conversation
Answer: right - certification confirms that an organization is being a
good corporate citizen by doing the right thing and by doing things
in the right way
◉ benefits of certification
Answer: 1. save money
2. progress faster
3. supports sustainability
4. improve material flows
◉ certified projects save money
Answer: waste is a sign of inefficiency, the reduction of waste
reduces costs
, ◉ certified projects progress faster
Answer: credits within the rating system encourage organizations to
improve upon their production processes and implement
environmental protection strategies, which lead to taking larger
more innovative steps
◉ certified projects support sustainability
Answer: program requirements and credits align with other
sustainability goals and certifications that support both human and
environmental health
◉ certified projects improve material flows
Answer: certification requires diverting materials from landfills,
incineration, and the environment therefore, projects must use
fewer new materials
◉ why should a facility certify (5)
Answer: 1. recognize and promote achievements in waste diversion
and resource efficiency
2. benchmark against peers
3. demonstrate a commitment to local and global communities and
the environment