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5 Ways Employee Engagement Spurs Sustainability

When constructing a skyscraper, the foundation is the key to stability on all floors of the building. It’s the same in an organization. For a team to function properly, all members must be on board. Greater employee engagement with a company’s sustainability efforts is vital for successful implementation.

Propelling Enterprise Sustainability Culture

June 23rd, 2023

5 Benefits of Corporate Commitment and Values Alignment

The importance of a consistent commitment and values alignment within companies should not be underestimated. Being steadfast in your sustainability commitment, and keeping the organization laser focused on those values, are foundational for the success of any program.

Accelerating Your Pace to Zero Waste

June 3rd, 2023

How to Get Your Facility TRUE Certified for Zero Waste

One prominent certification that recognizes a facility's commitment to Zero Waste is the TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Certification.

A Collaborative, Boutique Partnership

May 19th, 2023

The Case for Grey Water: The Value of Capturing Run-off Water for Reuse

Water exists in the air as water vapor, in rivers and lakes, in icecaps and glaciers, in the ground as soil moisture and aquifers, and even in you. About 71 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered in water, with the oceans holding about 96.5 percent of it. While water is everywhere and in everything, water scarcity continues to climb as demand, use, and loss increase worldwide.

Accelerating Your Pace to Zero Waste

May 5th, 2023

Five Misconceptions of Recycling

As more businesses are investing in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) strategies to minimize their carbon footprint and contribute to sustainable development. Recycling is often placed into the low-hanging fruit, easy-peasy category of any sustainability strategy, yet most find that it is not as simple as placing a blue bin out in the hallway or under the desk and expecting success.

On-Demand Metrics

April 20th, 2023

The Importance of Established Frameworks to Avoid Greenwashing

ESG is changing and so is the way an organization must disclose their sustainability efforts. Okapi can demystify which metrics matter and how to properly disclose them.

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