NY Wa$teMatch fosters environmentally sound economic development by doing research on solid waste reduction and resource recovery practices, and by cultivating new opportunities in sustainable business.

NY Wa$teMatch conducts research projects for businesses, nonprofit organizations, trade groups, and public agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. Our research can incorporate literature reviews, interviews, focus groups, and surveys, as required by the projects’ needs. We often collaborate with experts who have experience in specific industries or other areas.

Recent research and development projects have focused on promoting building deconstruction and the reuse of building materials including carpet, diverting food and organic waste from landfills through a range of composting options, and developing a sustainable waste management infrastructure at local hospitals. Click on the following links to read more about these projects.

• Deconstruction and Building Materials Reuse: Primer on deconstruction and a deconstruction pilot project in NYC.
• Food and Organic Waste: Information about source reduction, research activities and opportunities to participate in pilot composting programs.
• Carpet Reuse and Recycling: An initiative seeking to provide alternative solutions to disposing of carpet, padding, cardboard and palettes.
• Hospital Pollution Prevention: Partnering with Hospitals for a Healthy Environment, to provide hospitals and health care systems with enhanced tools for minimizing the volumes of waste generated.

NY Wa$teMatch's past research and development projects include:

• Textile and apparel: A report on best practices for waste reduction for textile and apparel manufacturers
• Wood: A survey of current practices and problems related to wood waste recovery in New York City, and an analysis of related business opportunities
• Building materials: A report on how deconstruction and green building can be incorporated into a real estate project in Jamaica, Queens.

If your organization is interested in sponsoring a research or development project related to waste management or environmentally effective business practices, contact NY Wa$teMatch at 212-650-5832 or info@wastematch.org