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716 Waste Audit

by Ian Coleman, from the Community

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This 716 Waste Audit checklist supports retail stores in reviewing and improving waste handling and reduction practices. It covers reduction cabinet standards, live date coding checks, waste cage compliance and signage, and daily waste reporting. Prompts guide Shift Leaders on BWR reporting, reviewing recent waste reports, and recognizing avoidable waste. It verifies AM and PM reduction times, team roles in the waste cycle, and store manager oversight, including actions when targets are missed. Use this template to standardize audits, cut avoidable waste, and boost store efficiency and compliance.

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