"The Wisconsin Be SMART Coalition is an award-winning environmental organization that was founded in 1995. The group combines the expertise and resources of more than 45

- local governments
- state agencies
- non-profit organizations
- businesses
- schools
- environmental organizations

Waste reduction, as the name implies, is anything that reduces waste by using less material in the first place. It is simply doing things like using both sides of a sheet of paper, using ceramic mugs instead of disposable cups or buying in bulk rather than individually packaged items. The end result is reduced landfill space, money saved and resources conserved."