DMAIC Application
Reducing Waste to Landfill in a Mid-Sized Business
This structured DMAIC approach made change stick and scalable
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A packaging company wanted to reduce its environmental footprint by cutting down the volume of waste sent to landfill.
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A waste audit revealed that 65% of skip bin contents were recyclable or reusable materials like cardboard and clean plastic wrap.
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Further investigation showed inconsistent staff knowledge, poor bin signage, and no tracking system for waste reduction.
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A cross-department team designed clearer waste stations, staff training, and introduced visual dashboards showing weekly waste volumes and targets.
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A monitoring process was set up with monthly reporting, staff recognition, and supplier engagement to reduce unnecessary packaging upstream.