Sustainable Impact

Why Should My Organization Reduce Waste?

Evan Gwynne Davies
May 15, 2025
3 minutes

Waste is a word that has been around since the Roman times. While humans conserved our material goods and resources as a matter survival, in some cases waste was generated. In other words, resources that were no longer needed. Humans left a ‘waste footprint’, similar to how we have a ‘carbon footprint’. In the business sense, when there is waste, it means there is an inefficiency somewhere. So being smart with our material decisions can help minimize the 'waste footprint' that is generated.

Historically, we have never tracked our waste footprint. Yet organizations are producing waste at an exponential rate, with experts estimating we've tripled waste production in the last 50 years. This unsustainable pattern demands immediate action. The problem is most businesses operate with an "out of sight, out of mind" approach to waste - but this outdated thinking costs you money, compliance headaches, and brand reputation.

Scrapp's mission is to optimize organization's material footprint before it becomes waste, providing comprehensive data tracking services to achieve their zero-waste goals seamlessly without overhauling existing practices. By highlighting specific areas for improvement, you gain a targeted approach at a fraction of the cost of traditional waste management. Then using that data, using digital tools to help educate and communicate the impact at a wider scale.

The opportunity with waste is that it is a tangible resource. No logistics to collect waste? Enjoy having it pile up on your premises. It smells, attract rodents and costs money to shift. Becoming a 100% zero-waste business is the goal, but may not be attainable for a while. That is okay - progress over perfection.

Our mission is to simplify this process, providing comprehensive waste data tracking to help businesses achieve their zero-waste goals seamlessly without having to overhaul existing practices. By highlighting areas of improvement, a more targeted approach can be had for a fraction of the cost.

Discover, Track, and Understand Your Waste Footprint

We gather, measure, and maintain data from thousands of sources to create the ultimate waste and recycling database. Our platform tracks waste from inception to disposal, automatically offering insights into your waste streams and helping you make informed decisions about the materials your business consumes and disposes.

How does it work?

Scrapp built its entire backend system at the SKU/barcode level through its partnership with GS1. This allows us to create a system that itemizes, categorizes and tracks waste with unprecedented detail.

 Whether you're a brand looking to increase packaging recycling rates, a business aiming to save on waste operations, or a muncipality striving to meet waste reduction targets, our platform works with it all.

  • Stop overpaying for waste disposal with our real-time tracking that identifies cost-saving opportunities immediately
  • Avoid compliance penalties through automated reporting that keeps you ahead of evolving regulations
  • Enhance your sustainability reputation with transparent waste metrics you can share with stakeholders

 Our clients typically see ROI within 3 months of implementation, with some reducing overall waste costs by up to 60%.

According to research by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, 9 out of 10 people don't understand what the circular economy means. That's why communicating progress is crucial for driving zero-waste initiatives forward. Scrapp makes this easy through:

  • Mobile App visualization that makes complex waste data accessible to all team members
  • Web Widgets that can be embedded on your site to show customers your sustainability commitment
  • Automated Web Portal to manage your data and track your progress towards waste reduction

These tools allow brands to communicate proper product disposal to customers, retailers to increase foot traffic with on-site recycling services, and businesses to simplify circular economy initiatives.

Benefits of Using Scrapp

  • Cost Savings: Average clients reduce waste management costs by 35% within the first year
  • Environmental Impact: Quantifiable reduction in landfill contributions and carbon footprint
  • Compliance Assurance: Stay ahead of EPR and other waste regulations with automated reporting

Get Started with Scrapp Today

Are you ready to stop wasting money on inefficient waste management? Get a free zero-waste assessment and see how much you could save within 30 days.

Reach out to the team to learn more.

Article by
Evan Gwynne Davies