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title: "Achieving TRUE Zero Waste Certification: The Path to a Circular Economy"
description: Learn how IPG’s commitment to TRUE Zero Waste Certification drives sustainability through waste reduction, employee engagement, and innovative recycling practices, fostering a circular economy.
image: https://blog.itape.com/hubfs/header-TRUE-Zero-Waste-1.jpg
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    - [Aerospace](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/aerospace/)
      
      
      
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    - [Auto Aftermarket](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/auto-aftermarket/)
      
      
      
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          - [Construction Site Safety](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/construction-site-safety/)
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          - [HVAC Duct Sealing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/hvac-duct-sealing/)
          - [Paint Stucco Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/paint-stucco-masking/)
    - [Consumer](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/consumer/)
      
      
      
          - [Automotive](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/automotive/)
          - [Building & Construction](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/building-construction-consumer/)
          - [Classroom Supplies / Crafts](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/classroom-supplies-crafts/)
          - [Electrical](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electrical/)
          - [Mailroom / Shipping](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mailroom-shipping/)
          - [Maintenance & Repair](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/maintenance-repair/)
          - [Merchandising](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/merchandising/)
          - [Package Sealing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/packagesealing/)
          - [Painting / Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/paintingmasking/)
          - [Specialty](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/specialty/)
    - [E-Commerce](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/e-commerce/)
      
      
      
          - [Case Sealing Automation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/case-sealing-automation/)
          - [Case Sealing - WAT Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/case-sealing-wat-dispensers/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/cold-chain-solutions-ecommerce/)
          - [Cushioning](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/cushioning/)
          - [Inflatable Void Fill](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/inflatable-void-fill/)
          - [Mailers](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mailers/)
          - [Packaging Tapes](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/packaging-tapes/)
          - [Palletizing / Unitizing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/palletizing-unitizing/)
          - [Paper Void Fill](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/paper-void-fill/)
          - [Printable Tape](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/printable-tape/)
          - [Printable Void Fill](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/printable-void-fill/)
          - [Shrink Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/shrink-packaging/)
          - [Tamper Evidence](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/tamper-evidence/)
    - [Electrical / Electronic](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electricalelectronic/)
      
      
      
          - [Anti-Corrosion Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/anti-corrosion-storage-electrical/)
          - [Dry-Type & Oil-Filled Transformers](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/drytype-oilfilled-transformers/)
          - [Electronics Assembly](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electronics-assembly/)
          - [Generators](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/generators/)
          - [Harness & Cable Assembly](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/harness-cable-assembly/)
          - [Motors](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/motors/)
          - [Power Supplies & Instrumentation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/power-supplies-instrumentation/)
          - [Relays, Solenoids & Magnetic Coils](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/relays-solenoids-magnetic-coils/)
          - [Solar & Alternative Power](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/solar-alternative-power/)
          - [UL-Approved 130°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-130-c/)
          - [UL-Approved 155°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-155-c/)
          - [UL-Approved 180°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-180-c/)
          - [UL-Approved 200°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-200-c/)
    - [Food Processing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/food-processing/)
      
      
      
          - [Branding & Identification](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/branding/)
          - [Bundling / Unitizing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bundlingunitizing/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/cold-chain-solutions-2/)
          - [Food Service Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/food-service-packaging/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-packaging-food-processing/)
          - [Refrigerated Transport Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/refrigerated-transportstorage/)
          - [Sorting Bins - Stations](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sorting-binsstations/)
          - [Tamper Evidence](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/tamper-evidence-food-processing/)
          - [Wash Down Environment](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/wash-down-environment/)
    - [General Manufacturing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-manufacturing/)
      
      
      
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bondingmounting-general-manufacturing/)
          - [Branding](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/branding-general-manufacturing/)
          - [Foam Flexible Material Fabrication](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/foam-flexible-material-fabrication/)
          - [MRO](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mro/)
          - [Painting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/painting/)
          - [Powder Coat Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/powder-coat-masking/)
          - [Repair](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/repair/)
          - [Splicing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/splicing/)
          - [Tamper Evidence](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/tamper-evidence-general-manufacturing/)
    - [Geomembrane Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/geomembrane-solutions/)
      
      
      
          - [Aquaculture](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/aquaculture/)
          - [Coal / Ash Remediation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/coal-ash-remediation/)
          - [Infrastructure](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/infrastructure/)
          - [Mining](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mining/)
          - [Oil & Gas](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/oil-gas/)
          - [Water Management](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/water-management/)
    - [HVAC](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/hvac/)
      
      
      
          - [Construction](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/construction/)
          - [Flexible Duct](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/flexible-duct/)
          - [Insulation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/insulation/)
          - [OEM - Manufacturing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/oem-manufacturing/)
          - [Plumbing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/plumbing/)
          - [Refrigeration / Electrical](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/refrigeration-electrical/)
          - [Rigid Duct](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/rigid-duct/)
          - [Sheet Metal](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sheet-metal/)
    - [Marine & Composites](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/marine-composites/)
      
      
      
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/composite-bonding-mounting/)
          - [General Applications](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-applications/)
          - [In-Mold Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/in-mold-masking/)
          - [Multi-Purpose Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/multi-purpose-masking-composites/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-marine/)
          - [Surface Protection](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/surface-protection-4/)
          - [UV / Outdoor Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/uvoutdoormasking/)
    - [Moving & Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/moving-and-storage/)
      
      
      
          - [Bracing & Cushioning](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bracing-cushioning/)
          - [Bundling & Unitizing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bundling-unitizing/)
          - [Carton Sealing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/carton-sealing/)
          - [Labeling](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/labeling/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-moving/)
          - [Surface Protection](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/surface-protection-3/)
          - [Temporary Storage Structures](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/temporary-storage-structures/)
    - [Remediation & Restoration](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/remediation-restoration/)
      
      
      
          - [Abatement](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/abatement/)
          - [Building & Construction](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/building-construction-2/)
          - [Containment Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/containment-solutions/)
          - [Duct](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/duct/)
          - [Site Safety](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/site-safety/)
          - [Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/storage/)
    - [Structure Fabric Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/structure-fabric-solutions/)
      
      
      
          - [Agricultural](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/agricultural/)
          - [Garage Fabrics](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/garage-fabrics/)
          - [Municipal](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/municipal/)
          - [Oil & Gas Mining](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/oil-gas-mining/)
          - [Recreational](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/recreational/)
          - [Shade Management](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/shade-management/)
          - [Warehousing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/warehousing/)
    - [Transportation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/transportation/)
      
      
      
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bondingmounting-transportation/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/generalpackaging-transportation/)
          - [General Painting Applications](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-painting-applications/)
          - [General Process Application](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-applications-transportation-2/)
          - [Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/masking-transportation/)
          - [Media Blast](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/media-blast-transportation/)
          - [Powder Coating](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/powder-coating/)
          - [Protecting & Holding](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/protecting-holding/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-transportation/)
          - [UV Protection](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/uv-protection/)
- [Automation](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-packaging/)
  
  
  
    - [Advanced Automation](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/advanced-automation)
    - [Case Erectors and Formers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-erectors/)
    - [Case Packers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-packers/)
    - [Case Sealers - Random Semi-Automatic](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-sealers-random-semi-automatic/)
    - [Case Sealers - Uniform Automatic](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-sealers-uniform-automatic/)
    - [Case Sealers - Uniform Semi-Automatic](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-sealers-uniform-semi-automatic/)
    - [E-Commerce Machinery](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/e-commerce-machinery/)
    - [Machine Accessories](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-infeed-tables/)
    - [Palletizers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/palletizers/)
    - [Tape Heads](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-tape-heads/)
    - [Water-Activated Tape Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-water-activated-tape-dispensers/)
    - [Vision Inspection](https://www.itape.com/product/safeseal-ai/)
- [Resources](https://www.itape.com/resources/)
  
  
  
    - [Learn with IPG's eBooks](https://www.itape.com/learn-with-ipg-ebooks/)
    - [Case Studies/Testimonials](https://www.itape.com/case-studies/)
    - [Playbooks](https://www.itape.com/playbooks/)
    - [Virtual Showroom](https://www.itape.com/showroom/)
    - [Blog](https://blog.itape.com/blog/)
    - [Discover News](https://www.itape.com/discover-news/)
    - [Press Releases](https://www.itape.com/product-press-releases/)
    - [IPG Hub (App)](https://www.itape.com/ipg-app/)
    - [Packaging Diagnostics](https://www.itape.com/packagingdiagnostics/)
    - [Connect with IPG](https://www.itape.com/connect-with-us/)
    - [Literature](https://www.itape.com/product_literature/)
    - [Packaging Lab](https://www.itape.com/packaging-lab/)
- [Sustainability](https://www.itape.com/sustainability/)
- [Service](https://www.itape.com/service-programs/)
  
  
  
    - [Equipment we service](https://www.itape.com/service-programs/#equipment)
    - [Service Literature](https://www.itape.com/service-programs/#literature)
    - [Packaging Diagnostics](https://www.itape.com/packagingdiagnostics/)
    - [Contact Support](https://www.itape.com/contact-us/)

- [Products](https://www.itape.com/products/)
  
  
  
    - [Automated Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/)
      
      
      
          - [Advanced Automation](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/advanced-automation)
          - [Case Erectors and Formers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-erectors/)
          - [Case Packers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-packers/)
          - [Case Sealers - Random Semi-Automatic](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-sealers-random-semi-automatic/)
          - [Case Sealers - Uniform Automatic](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-sealers-uniform-automatic/)
          - [Case Sealers - Uniform Semi-Automatic](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-case-sealers-uniform-semi-automatic/)
          - [E-Commerce Machinery](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/e-commerce-machinery/)
          - [Machine Accessories](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-infeed-tables/)
          - [Palletizers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/palletizers/)
          - [Tape Heads](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-tape-heads/)
          - [Water-Activated Tape Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/products/automated-equipment/automated-equipment-water-activated-tape-dispensers/)
          - [Vision Inspection](https://www.itape.com/product/safeseal-ai/)
    - [Building & Construction](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/)
      
      
      
          - [Duct Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-duct-tape/)
          - [Electronic / Electrical Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-electronic-electrical-tape/)
          - [Foil Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-foil-tape/)
          - [House Wrap / Flashing](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-house-wrap-flashing/)
          - [Masking Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-masking-tape/)
          - [Polyethylene Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-polyethylene-tape/)
          - [Roof Underlayment](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-roof-underlayment/)
          - [Sheathing Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/sheathing-tape/)
    - [Carton Sealing](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/)
      
      
      
          - [Carton Sealing Machines](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-machines/)
          - [Carton Sealing Tape - Acrylic](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-carton-sealing-tape-acrylic/)
          - [Carton Sealing Tape - Hot Melt](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-carton-sealing-tape-hot-melt/)
          - [Carton Sealing Tape - Natural Rubber](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-carton-sealing-tape-natural-rubber/)
          - [Flatback Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-flatback-tape/)
          - [Hand Tape Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-tape-dispensers/)
          - [Water-Activated Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-water-activated-tape/)
          - [Water-Activated Tape Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/products/carton-sealing-products/carton-sealing-products-water-activated-tape-dispensers/)
    - [Engineered Coated Products](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/)
      
      
      
          - [Geomembrane](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/engineered-coated-products-geomembrane/)
          - [Structure Fabric](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/ecp-structure-fabric/)
          - [Roof Underlayment](https://www.itape.com/products/building-and-construction-products/building-and-construction-products-roof-underlayment/)
          - [Building Envelope](https://www.itape.com/products/geomembrane/building-envelope/)
          - [Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/ecp-packaging/)
          - [Custom](https://www.itape.com/products/engineered-coated-products/ecp-custom/)
    - [Industrial Tapes](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/)
      
      
      
          - [Double Coated Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/double-coated-tape/)
          - [Duct Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-duct-tape/)
          - [Electronic / Electrical Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-electronic-electrical-tape/)
          - [Filament & Mopp Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-filament-mopp-tape/)
          - [Flatback Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-flatback-tape/)
          - [Foil Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-foil-tape/)
          - [Indicator Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/indicator-tape/)
          - [Masking Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-masking-tape/)
          - [Polyethylene Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-polyethylene-tape/)
          - [Stencil](https://www.itape.com/products/industrial-tapes/industrial-tapes-stencil/)
    - [Packaging Films](https://www.itape.com/products/packaging-films/)
      
      
      
          - [Stretch Film](https://www.itape.com/products/packaging-films/packaging-films-stretch-film/)
          - [Shrink Film](https://www.itape.com/products/packaging-films/packaging-films-shrink-film/)
          - [VCI Anti-Corrosion Films](https://www.itape.com/products/packaging-films/packaging-films-vci-anti-corrosion-films/)
    - [Protective Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/)
      
      
      
          - [Bubble](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-bubble/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-cold-chain-solutions/)
          - [Curby Fragile Wrap](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-curby-fragile-wrap/)
          - [Foam](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-foam/)
          - [Inflatable Systems](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-inflatable-systems/)
          - [Mailers](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-mailers/)
          - [Paper Systems](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-paper-systems/)
          - [VCI Anti-Corrosion Products](https://www.itape.com/products/protective-packaging/protective-packaging-vci-anti-corrosion-products/)
    - [Retail & Specialty Products](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/)
      
      
      
          - [Automotive](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-automotive/)
          - [Building & Construction / HVAC](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-construction-hvac/)
          - [Duct Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-duct/)
          - [Electrical](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-electrical/)
          - [Merchandising](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/specialty-products-merchandising/)
          - [Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-packaging/)
          - [Painting](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-painting/)
          - [Quarter Pallets](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/quarter-pallets/)
          - [Specialty Products](https://www.itape.com/products/specialty-products/retail-specialty-specialty-products/)
    - [Sustainable Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/)
      
      
      
          - [Carton Sealing Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-carton-sealing-tape/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-cold-chain-solutions/)
          - [Consumer Sustainable Packaging](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/consumer-sustainable-packaging/)
          - [Cradle-to-Cradle Products](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/cradle-to-cradle-products/)
          - [Curby Fragile Wrap](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-curby-fragile-wrap/)
          - [Curby Mailers](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-curby-mailers/)
          - [Packaging Film](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/packaging-film/)
          - [Paper Systems](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-paper-systems/)
          - [Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Products](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/pcr-products/)
          - [Water-Activated Tape](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-water-activated-tape/)
          - [Water-Activated Tape Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/products/sustainable-packaging/sustainable-packaging-water-activated-tape-dispensers/)
- [Applications](https://www.itape.com/applications)
  
  
  
    - [Aerospace](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/aerospace/)
      
      
      
          - [Aircraft Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/aircraft-storage/)
          - [Chemical Stripping](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/chemical-stripping/)
          - [Composite Bonding](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/composite-bonding/)
          - [Electrical / Electronic](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electrical-electronic-aerospace/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/generalpackaging-aerospace/)
          - [Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/masking/)
          - [Media Blast](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/media-blast/)
          - [Specialty Applications](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/specialty-applications/)
          - [Boeing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/boeing/)
          - [Airbus](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/airbus/)
          - [Military / Government Certified](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/military-government-certified/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-aerospace/)
    - [Appliance](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/appliance/)
      
      
      
          - [Assembly / Freezer Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/assembly-freezer-mounting/)
          - [Basiloid Transport](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/basiloidtransport/)
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bonding-mounting-applicance/)
          - [General Masking Assembly](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-masking-assembly/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/generalpackaging-appliance/)
          - [Holding](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/holding/)
          - [Hole Covering](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/hole-covering/)
          - [Non-Critical Securing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/non-critical-securing/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-appliance/)
          - [Surface Protection](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/surface-protection/)
    - [Auto Aftermarket](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/auto-aftermarket/)
      
      
      
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bondingmounting-auto-aftermarket/)
          - [Garage Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/garage-solutions/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-packaging-auto-aftermarket/)
          - [Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/masking-auto-aftermarket/)
          - [Multi-Purpose Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/multi-purpose-solutions/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-auto-aftermarket/)
          - [UV Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/uv-masking/)
    - [Building & Construction](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/building-construction/)
      
      
      
          - [Air, Moisture & Vapor Management](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/air-moisture-vapor-management/)
          - [Construction Site Safety](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/construction-site-safety/)
          - [Electrical Insulation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electrical-insulation/)
          - [Fenestration](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/fenestration/)
          - [Floor Protection](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/floor-protection/)
          - [General Construction Site Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-construction-site-solutions/)
          - [HVAC Duct Sealing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/hvac-duct-sealing/)
          - [Paint Stucco Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/paint-stucco-masking/)
    - [Consumer](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/consumer/)
      
      
      
          - [Automotive](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/automotive/)
          - [Building & Construction](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/building-construction-consumer/)
          - [Classroom Supplies / Crafts](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/classroom-supplies-crafts/)
          - [Electrical](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electrical/)
          - [Mailroom / Shipping](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mailroom-shipping/)
          - [Maintenance & Repair](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/maintenance-repair/)
          - [Merchandising](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/merchandising/)
          - [Package Sealing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/packagesealing/)
          - [Painting / Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/paintingmasking/)
          - [Specialty](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/specialty/)
    - [E-Commerce](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/e-commerce/)
      
      
      
          - [Case Sealing Automation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/case-sealing-automation/)
          - [Case Sealing - WAT Dispensers](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/case-sealing-wat-dispensers/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/cold-chain-solutions-ecommerce/)
          - [Cushioning](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/cushioning/)
          - [Inflatable Void Fill](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/inflatable-void-fill/)
          - [Mailers](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mailers/)
          - [Packaging Tapes](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/packaging-tapes/)
          - [Palletizing / Unitizing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/palletizing-unitizing/)
          - [Paper Void Fill](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/paper-void-fill/)
          - [Printable Tape](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/printable-tape/)
          - [Printable Void Fill](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/printable-void-fill/)
          - [Shrink Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/shrink-packaging/)
          - [Tamper Evidence](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/tamper-evidence/)
    - [Electrical / Electronic](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electricalelectronic/)
      
      
      
          - [Anti-Corrosion Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/anti-corrosion-storage-electrical/)
          - [Dry-Type & Oil-Filled Transformers](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/drytype-oilfilled-transformers/)
          - [Electronics Assembly](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/electronics-assembly/)
          - [Generators](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/generators/)
          - [Harness & Cable Assembly](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/harness-cable-assembly/)
          - [Motors](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/motors/)
          - [Power Supplies & Instrumentation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/power-supplies-instrumentation/)
          - [Relays, Solenoids & Magnetic Coils](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/relays-solenoids-magnetic-coils/)
          - [Solar & Alternative Power](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/solar-alternative-power/)
          - [UL-Approved 130°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-130-c/)
          - [UL-Approved 155°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-155-c/)
          - [UL-Approved 180°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-180-c/)
          - [UL-Approved 200°C](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/ul-approved-200-c/)
    - [Food Processing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/food-processing/)
      
      
      
          - [Branding & Identification](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/branding/)
          - [Bundling / Unitizing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bundlingunitizing/)
          - [Cold Chain Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/cold-chain-solutions-2/)
          - [Food Service Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/food-service-packaging/)
          - [General Packaging](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-packaging-food-processing/)
          - [Refrigerated Transport Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/refrigerated-transportstorage/)
          - [Sorting Bins - Stations](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sorting-binsstations/)
          - [Tamper Evidence](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/tamper-evidence-food-processing/)
          - [Wash Down Environment](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/wash-down-environment/)
    - [General Manufacturing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-manufacturing/)
      
      
      
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/bondingmounting-general-manufacturing/)
          - [Branding](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/branding-general-manufacturing/)
          - [Foam Flexible Material Fabrication](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/foam-flexible-material-fabrication/)
          - [MRO](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mro/)
          - [Painting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/painting/)
          - [Powder Coat Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/powder-coat-masking/)
          - [Repair](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/repair/)
          - [Splicing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/splicing/)
          - [Tamper Evidence](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/tamper-evidence-general-manufacturing/)
    - [Geomembrane Solutions](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/geomembrane-solutions/)
      
      
      
          - [Aquaculture](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/aquaculture/)
          - [Coal / Ash Remediation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/coal-ash-remediation/)
          - [Infrastructure](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/infrastructure/)
          - [Mining](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/mining/)
          - [Oil & Gas](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/oil-gas/)
          - [Water Management](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/water-management/)
    - [HVAC](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/hvac/)
      
      
      
          - [Construction](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/construction/)
          - [Flexible Duct](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/flexible-duct/)
          - [Insulation](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/insulation/)
          - [OEM - Manufacturing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/oem-manufacturing/)
          - [Plumbing](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/plumbing/)
          - [Refrigeration / Electrical](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/refrigeration-electrical/)
          - [Rigid Duct](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/rigid-duct/)
          - [Sheet Metal](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sheet-metal/)
    - [Marine & Composites](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/marine-composites/)
      
      
      
          - [Bonding & Mounting](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/composite-bonding-mounting/)
          - [General Applications](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/general-applications/)
          - [In-Mold Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/in-mold-masking/)
          - [Multi-Purpose Masking](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/multi-purpose-masking-composites/)
          - [Sensitive Parts Storage](https://www.itape.com/associated_application/sensitive-parts-storage-marine/)
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# Achieving TRUE Zero Waste Certification: The Path to a Circular Economy

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 Oct 24, 2024 · 3 min read

You may recall the mission of IPG’s Operational Footprint SVN - to eliminate the concept of waste. But what does that mean and how are we measuring our progress towards that ambitious goal? Following the [Cradle to Cradle®](https://www.itape.com/product_literature/what-it-means-to-be-cradle-to-cradle-certified/) design principles means developing our products and processes to keep materials in cycles of re-use. This week, we’ll look at the TRUE Zero Waste Certification program and explore how your team contributes to our success.

## What is TRUE Zero Waste Certification?

**TRUE Zero Waste Certification** is a comprehensive program designed to guide organizations towards eliminating waste and fostering a circular economy. Unlike traditional waste management approaches that focus primarily on end of use, TRUE Zero Waste emphasizes rethinking material management decisions from purchasing through reuse. The goal is that each material is put to its best and highest use, never to be buried or burned. This certification is awarded to companies that demonstrate sustained performance in waste minimization, environmental responsibility, and operational efficiency.

**Key Components of TRUE Zero Waste Certification**

1. **Waste Audit and Assessment:** Organizations must conduct a thorough analysis of their waste streams to identify areas for improvement.
2. **Waste Reduction Strategies:** Implementing actionable plans to reduce waste generation at the source.
3. **Recycling and Reuse Initiatives:** Enhancing recycling programs and finding innovative ways to reuse materials within operations.
4. **Employee Engagement:** Involving staff at all levels to foster a culture of sustainability.
5. **Continuous Improvement:** Regularly reviewing and refining waste management practices to achieve ongoing progress.

The TRUE Zero Waste program offers a process for measuring progress and sharing best practices, not only underscoring a company’s dedication to sustainability but also offering tangible benefits such as cost savings, improved brand reputation, and increased sustainability engagement across operations teams.

**How You Contribute to TRUE Zero Waste Certification**

Employees are the backbone of any successful Zero Waste initiative. Their daily actions, attitudes, and commitment to sustainable practices significantly influence an organization’s ability to achieve TRUE Zero Waste Certification. Here’s how our teams make a difference:

1. **Educate and Empower**

- - **Training Programs:** Operations and Sustainability teams provide comprehensive training to employees about the principles of Zero Waste and the specific goals of the certification program.
    - **Resource Accessibility:** Make information and resources readily available, enabling employees to make informed decisions about waste management.

1. **Promote Waste Reduction Practices**

- - **Mindful Consumption:** Encourage employees to be mindful of their consumption habits, such as reducing paper use by embracing digital alternatives.
    - **Efficient Resource Use:** Implement policies that promote the efficient use of resources, like purchasing recycled materials, reusing office supplies and minimizing packaging materials.

See [IPG’s Sustainable Sourcing Policy](https://www.itape.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Sustainable-Sourcing-Policy-030123-1.pdf)

1. **Enhance Recycling and Reuse Efforts**

- - **Clear Recycling Guidelines:** Establish and communicate clear guidelines on what materials can be recycled or reused, reducing contamination in recycling streams.
    - **Creative Reuse Solutions:** Involve employees in brainstorming sessions to find innovative ways to repurpose materials, fostering a culture of creativity and sustainability.

1. **Foster a Collaborative Culture**

- - **Team Initiatives:** Create teams or committees focused on sustainability goals, allowing employees to take ownership of specific projects.
    - **Recognition and Rewards:** Acknowledge and reward employees who actively contribute to waste reduction efforts, motivating others to follow suit.

1. **Implement Feedback Mechanisms**

- - **Open Communication Channels:** Encourage employees to provide feedback on waste management practices and suggest improvements.
    - **Continuous Improvement:** Use employee insights to refine and enhance waste reduction strategies, ensuring that the organization remains adaptable and proactive.

**![TRUE-Certification-Danville-RDC](https://blog.itape.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TRUE-Certification-Danville-RDC.jpg?width=350&height=301&name=TRUE-Certification-Danville-RDC.jpg)Success Stories: Employees Making a Difference**

Danville RDC was the first IPG Facility to earn TRUE Zero Waste Certification; see the press release [here](https://www.itape.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/IPG-Danville-TRUE-Zero-Waste-Cert-PR.pdf).

At IPG, we’ve witnessed firsthand how empowered employees can drive significant waste reduction. For instance, our internal recycling competition not only heightened awareness but also led to a 30% increase in recycling rates across departments. Additionally, our team’s innovative approach to reusing packaging materials has saved the company thousands of dollars annually while significantly reducing waste sent to landfills.

**The Road Ahead: Embracing TRUE Zero Waste Together**

Achieving TRUE Zero Waste Certification is a testament to an organization’s unwavering commitment to sustainability. It requires a collective effort, with every employee playing a crucial role in minimizing waste and fostering a culture of environmental responsibility. By educating, empowering, and engaging your team, you can pave the way toward a more sustainable and prosperous future.

At IPG, we are dedicated to supporting businesses on their journey to TRUE Zero Waste Certification. Whether through comprehensive waste audits, tailored reduction strategies, or employee training programs, we provide the tools and expertise needed to transform your waste management practices. Together, let’s build a greener, cleaner world—one step at a time.

**Join us in making Zero Waste a reality.** [**Contact IPG**](https://www.itape.com/connect-with-us/) **today to learn how we can help your organization achieve TRUE Zero Waste Certification and lead the way in sustainability.**

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