Texas Zero Waste Strategies

Texas Zero Waste Strategies assists businesses in saving financial and material resources by maintaining alignment with recycling/composting policies.

Zero Waste (...or darn close) is globally defined as a goal that is ethical, economical, efficient and visionary, to guide people in changing their lifestyles and practices to emulate sustainable natural cycles where all discarded materials are designed to become resources for others to use. Implementing Zero Waste brings economic vitality, diverse job streams and tax savings to residents and businesses. TZWS helps businesses in averting fines levied by the government for any non-compliance issues regarding the city approved Universal Recycling Ordinance. We guide companies in building long-term, sustainable business practices and promote the visibility and reputation of companies daring to "Go Zero". Currently, commercial buildings totaling 100,000 square feet or larger and apartments/condos with 75 units or more are affected. Later this year, we will see all commercial businesses between 75,000 and 99,999 square feet and apartments/condos with 50 units or more must comply.