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Priorities Date Modified: DEQ - Waste Reduction. Need help with your waste reduction and recycling plan? See the list below for ideas. DISCLAIMER: References and links to commercial products or services do not constitute or imply an endorsement by DEQ or the Commonwealth of Virginia of such products or services, or their providers. DEQ and the Commonwealth of Virginia are not responsible for the content of external sites.

Guest rooms Use bulk soap dispensers instead of individual soaps/shampoos in guest rooms Use refillable shampoo bottles rather than single-use bottles Instruct housekeeping staff to save and reuse unopened items Recycle used soap through Clean the World Kitchen (or meetings / events) Recycle fryer grease Donate excess food from events Compost food waste and other compostables Have an effective food inventory control system to minimize waste Dining room (or meetings / events) Restrooms Use bulk soap dispensers in public restrooms Use high-efficiency hand-dryers Purchase recycled-content paper-towels and toilet paper.

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