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We’re More Than

Consultants…

We’re Resultants!

We’re More Than Consultants…We’re Resultants!

We specialize in evaluating, designing, implementing, and managing material diversion and minimization programs to meet your goals and exceed your expectations.

At Iris, we help achieve sustainable outcomes through the execution of effective and efficient programs. Our record of success is the result of learning about our client’s ambitions and applying our Team’s unique abilities and desire to minimize waste into practical solutions.

As solution seekers, we love a good brain workout.

We’re boots on the ground and have the scuff marks to prove it.

Happy clients are a measure of our success.

We’re data fans. When data talks, we listen.

Our Services

Materials

Measurement

Materials Characterization

Assessments and Audits

Participation Studies

Consumer Surveys

Data Analysis and Reporting

Communications

and Outreach

Digital Media Marketing

Marketing Collateral Design
and Distribution

Environmental Curriculum
Development and Delivery

On-site and virtual Education

Program

Management

Oversight of Resource
Recovery Operations

RFP Review, Preparation,
and Response

Grant Research, Writing,
and Administration

Event

Management

Zero Waste Consultation

Logistics

Vendor Management

Volunteer Management

Event Day Execution

Food Waste

Solutions

Assessments and Audits

Reduction and Diversion
Programs

Hands-on Worm and
Composting Workshops

Participation Studies

Certified by the Women’s

Business Enterprise

National Council

Iris Waste Diversion Specialists, Inc., established in 2004, is a woman-owned business with proven credibility throughout the industry. We have achieved national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and as a woman-owned small business (WOSB) through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), the nation’s largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the US.

We recognize the commitment to supplier diversity that is embraced by corporations and government agencies today, and we can add diversity to your supply chain. Iris Waste Diversion Specialists design, implement and manage waste diversion and materials management programs for clients across Michigan.

Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

Add credibility to your organization with certification.

GBCI TRUE Advisors

As certified TRUE Advisors, Iris can assist facilities to define, pursue and achieve their zero waste goals.

TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) Zero Waste Rating System certified spaces are environmentally responsible, more resource-efficient, and help turn waste into savings and additional income streams.

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI ) is the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business industry performance and practice globally.

Eco Sustainable Certification

Certified Eco Sustainable is a project-based program as opposed to an organizational or facility-wide one. This program provides recognition and helps build momentum towards your organization’s waste reduction
efforts.

This certification recognizes projects that demonstrate a minimum of 75% of total project materials put into productive intentional use or responsibly diverted from landfill disposal.

GBCI TRUE Advisors

As certified TRUE Advisors, Iris can assist facilities to define, pursue and achieve their zero waste goals.

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI ) is the premier organization independently recognizing excellence in green business industry performance and practice globally.

Eco Sustainable Certification

This certification recognizes projects that demonstrate a minimum of 75% of total project materials put into productive intentional use or responsibly diverted from landfill disposal.

Our energetic team of experts is ready to provide you with customer-focused solutions.