More and more, the production of waste is seen as a form of inefficiency and misuse of resources, which has both economic and environmental implications for individual businesses and Kansas as a whole. For a business, reducing waste means using and spending less, and getting more out of what is used. If businesses can incorporate recycling and waste reduction practices into thier daily operations they can maximize thier outputs and increase profits, while at the same time save valuable resources and help the environment.

Some companies are adopting simple waste reduction habits such as reducing paper consumption throught the use of e-mail and duplex printing. Other businesses are reviewing thier entire operation to identify and implement as many opportunities for reducing waste as possible. Wether simple alterations or large-scale initiatives, companies are finding that waste reduction offers impressive rewards.