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TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Zero Waste certificate is a program designed to help organizations minimize their waste and promote circular economy principles. The certificate is awarded by the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), which is the certification body for the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system.

TRUE Zero Waste certification requires organizations to demonstrate their commitment to waste reduction and the principles of a circular economy through a third-party verification process. This includes conducting a waste assessment, implementing waste reduction and management practices, and tracking and reporting on their waste-related activities and outcomes.

Consultancy services for the TRUE Zero Waste certification can assist organizations in meeting the requirements of the program, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing waste reduction and management strategies. This can help organizations reduce their waste, save resources and money, and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and the circular economy.

TRUE Zero Waste certification is important for several reasons:

  • Promotes waste reduction: TRUE Zero Waste certification promotes waste reduction by encouraging organizations to minimize their waste generation and maximize the use of resources.

  • Encourages the circular economy: TRUE Zero Waste certification is aligned with the principles of the circular economy, which aims to keep resources in use for as long as possible and reduce waste.

  • Provides third-party verification: TRUE Zero Waste certification provides third-party verification of an organization's waste reduction and management efforts, which helps to build trust with stakeholders.

  • Offers a recognized standard: TRUE Zero Waste certification is a recognized standard that demonstrates an organization's commitment to sustainability and waste reduction.

  • Supports continuous improvement: TRUE Zero Waste certification provides a framework for continuous improvement, encouraging organizations to continuously review and improve their waste reduction and management practices.

Overall, TRUE Zero Waste certification helps organizations to reduce their waste, save resources and money, and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and the circular economy.

Providing the Prerequisites

To apply for the certificate, 7 prerequisites must be met. These prerequisites, along with their explanations, are as follows:

1- You must already have a waste management plan.

2- According to your waste management plan, you should use 90% of your waste. It is impossible to apply for the certificate for facilities whose waste management is below this value.

3- It should be ensured that the legal obligations on waste management are appropriately met.

4- A base year should be determined to make data follow-up easier and to compare the current data as a result of the studies.

5- If contaminated waste leaves the site area, this value should be at most 10% by volume/weight of all generated and managed waste.

6- To keep the certificate up-to-date, waste management data must be submitted to GBCI in 12-month periods.

7- A document describing the work done due to the TRUE certificate should be prepared and submitted to GBCI. This document can be used for marketing strategies after the certification is granted.

Tracking of Credits

After the 7 prerequisites are met, each work carried out provides a return as one point. Thus, the score obtained from the total applied work and the certificate level are revealed.

Facilities must score at least 31 points out of 15 categories in the TRUE system after meeting the seven prerequisites.

 The TRUE Certificate rating system is evaluated over 81 points and is defined by 4 levels:

• Certificate: 31- 37 Points

• Silver Certificate: 38-45 Points

• Gold Certificate: 46-63 Points

• Platinum Certificate: 64- 81 Points

Credit Categories

There are 15 credit categories in the TRUE Zero Waste Certificate Rating System. These are, in order: 

Waste refers to materials or substances that are discarded or removed from use after their intended purpose has been served. These materials can be separated into recyclable, reusable, and non-reusable items. Garbage is formed from non-reusable items that are contaminated, mixed with other types of waste, or no longer have value. The disposal of garbage is typically carried out by sending it to landfills.

Waste management is important for both individuals and institutions as it directly impacts the cost savings and resource efficiency. The more waste that is generated, the greater the cost loss. This is because waste is made up of materials that have value and can be recovered through proper waste management strategies. These strategies should be designed based on the type of waste, such as paper and cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, wood, organic waste, and electronic waste.

To minimize waste, it is important to first reduce it at the source. This can be done by assessing the amount of waste generated in our homes or institutions and implementing strategies to reduce it. The ultimate goal of waste management is to achieve Zero Waste, a philosophical principle that prioritizes the reduction of waste and proper disposal of it. Zero Waste is not about completely eliminating waste, but rather reducing it to the lowest level possible and managing it properly.

  1. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and environmental damage
  2. Cost savings
  3. Productivity increase
  4. Public relations and marketing opportunities
  5. Increasing employee engagement and productivity
  6. Build brand loyalty toward customers
  7. To encourage innovation
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