You’re probably wasting 20–30% of your resources without even realizing it.
That’s money down the drain, literally.
In this episode, I share Rachel’s story, who discovered that her rising utility bills weren’t just bad luck… they were bleeding her profits dry. The good news? Simple changes helped her cut costs, reduce waste, and start saving money she could finally put to better use, like giving a raise, paying her daughter’s college tuition, or taking that much-deserved vacation.
If you’ve ever thought sustainability is too expensive, this episode will flip that idea on its head. Waste reduction is profit protection.

👥 Who This Is For

• Food and CPG manufacturers looking to lower operating costs
• Small business owners who’ve noticed rising utility bills or material costs
• Teams dealing with production inefficiencies or ingredient waste
• Anyone who wants to improve environmental performance and profitability
• Owners who think they “don’t have time” for sustainability, but hate wasting money

💸 What You’ll Learn

• The 4 biggest categories of business resource waste
• How to calculate what waste is really costing you
• A 4R framework: Review, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle/Recover
• Quick wins that require $0 investment
• A 30-60-90 day plan to cut costs and improve efficiency

📉 This Week’s Quick Action List

• Do a “lights out” audit after hours to spot energy waste
• Track one resource (like electricity or ingredients) for one week
• Interview your team: “What waste drives you nuts?”
• Walk the facility and check for leaks or unnecessary equipment use
• Deep dive into one utility or supply invoice and ask, “Why is this so high?”

🧠 Resource Efficiency = Business Resilience

Reducing resource waste helps you:

• Protect your margins
• Reduce vulnerability to utility price hikes and supply issues
• Improve employee morale (yes, waste affects culture too)
• Impress eco-conscious customers
• Free up funds for raises, growth, or even a well-earned vacation

🛠️ Free Resource
📥 Want the Resource Efficiency Quick Wins Checklist?
Email me for 25+ no/low-cost ideas sorted by energy, water, material, and time waste.
📆 Your 30-60-90 Day Waste Reduction Plan
30 Days: Track key resources, establish a baseline, calculate waste costs
Next 30 Days: Implement quick wins, train your team, track improvements
Last 30 Days: Invest in high-ROI upgrades, systematize tracking, scale what works

💌 Questions? Feedback?
Reach out at [email protected] - I’d love to hear from you.
🎧 Listen now - and take the first step toward a more resilient business.

I am the founder of 3P Impact Consulting and I help small businesses build long-term resilience through sustainable practices. I adapt tools used by big corporations to fit the reality of purpose-driven small business owners - so they can grow with confidence, even in uncertain times.

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