Tech Company Commercial Office Cuts Costs by $6+ Million!

Overview:

• Location: Dublin, Ireland

• Facility Size: +643,090 sq.ft 

• Typology:  Commercial building

• TRUE Consultant: All About Waste

Incredible Results & Successful Outcomes:

• $6M+ in cost savings 

• Over 90% waste diversion rate 

• 928.6+ tons diverted from landfill

• 628 MT of greenhouse gas emissions reduced by recycling and composting - equivalent to 137 gasoline-powered cars driven for one year

• +240K full trash liners avoided during one year

• Carbon sequestered by 439 acres of U.S. forest in one year¹ = 332 football fields of forest!

• First tech facility in Ireland to be TRUE certified

• Largest TRUE project in Ireland

• Largest tech facility in Europe to receive TRUE certification 

• Second TRUE Platinum project in Dublin and the largest in the city

Sustainability Goals:

• TRUE Platinum level certification for three different office sites

• Achieve +90% waste diversion from landfill/incineration

What We Delivered:

• TRUE Certification Support: Full documentation, submission, and coordination with GBCI.

• Zero Waste Audit: Waste stream analysis, material characterization, and contamination quantification.

• Audit Report: Detailed metrics, charts, photos, and actionable recommendations.

• Case Study & Marketing: TRUE Certification case study and internal marketing content.

Zero Waste Practices In Place:

1. Food Waste & Composting:

   1. Leanpath tracks food waste by weight, cost, and source, while food scraps and soiled paper are collected for composting.

1. Reusable Serviceware: 

1. Reusable/Durable food serviceware replace disposables in all cafes, saving $219K annually.

2. Sustainable Packaging: 

1. Vendors transitioned snack packaging to compostable materials and implemented take-back programs for crates and boxes.

3. Circular Solutions: 

1. 400 kg of orange peels were upcycled into 1,500 liters of beer, closing the loop with office happy hours.

4. E-Waste Recycling:

1.  Out-of-date IT equipment and e-waste are collected, refurbished when possible, and responsibly recycled.

Summary:

All About Waste guided a leading tech company in Dublin, Ireland, to achieve TRUE Platinum certification across three office sites, making it the largest TRUE project in Ireland and the first certified tech facility in the country. Through a comprehensive zero waste strategy, including waste audits, sustainable packaging, food waste tracking, and circular solutions, the company surpassed 90% waste diversion, reduced 628 MT of greenhouse gas emissions, and saved $6M+ in costs. This achievement sets a new standard for corporate sustainability in the region.