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Guide to TRUE Certification
Overview of the TRUE certification process, including eligibility and fees (PDF). Download and review this free document to determine your project’s eligibility, if all requirements can be achieved and which credits may be earned by current activities or by implementing new policies and practices.
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TRUE Rating System - English
Facilities achieve TRUE certification for zero waste by attaining at least 31 out of 81 credit points on the TRUE scorecard and meeting 7 minimum program requirements. The rating system outlines these certification requirements and credits in detail, and includes important program information.
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TRUE Application form
A completed application form is required to be submitted to obtain TRUE precertification, certification, or recertification. The form allows applicants to submit the required narratives and credit information, diversion data, and indicate which credits are being attempted. The form also provides a score of the total attempted points. This is v.2.2 of this application, updated on April 1st, 2022.
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TRUE Rating System - Chinese
Facilities achieve TRUE certification for Zero Waste by attaining at least 31 out of 81 credit points on the TRUE scorecard and meeting 7 minimum program requirements. The rating system outlines these certification requirements and credits in detail, and includes important program information.
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TRUE Certification Maintenance and Recertification Guidance
Overview of information and policies to maintain TRUE certification and the process to pursue recertification. Review this free document to understand how to keep your TRUE certification current, and when and how to recertify to demonstrate continued leadership.
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TRUE Pilot Credit 1: TRUE Advisor
TRUE pilot credits are a group of credits not in the current version of the rating system which are designed to test new innovative zero waste strategies and/or facilitate introduction of new credits to TRUE. Pilot Credit 1 intends to gain the understanding of zero waste that is required by a TRUE project and to facilitate the application preparation process for certification.
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TRUE Pilot Credit 2: Safety First
TRUE pilot credits are a group of credits not in the current version of the rating system which are designed to test new innovative zero waste strategies and/or facilitate introduction of new credits to TRUE. Pilot Credit 2 aims to understand and eliminate adverse health impacts on personnel associated with solid waste management activities at the facility seeking certification and to promote their health and safety.
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TRUE Certification Planning Tool
This tool can be used by facilities preparing for TRUE certification to estimate point totals, conduct a credit gap analysis and start planning next steps.
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TRUE Certification Sample Application
This document provides a fictitious sample certification application form. The sample narratives should not be copied or reproduced in any way but rather used as a guide.
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TRUE Diversion Data Additional Guidance
This document provides additional guidance that can be referenced alongside the TRUE Rating System as to how to meet diversion reporting requirements. It includes an overview of the materials to be included in diversion calculations, allowable diversion methods, as well as instructions on how to collect and compile diversion data.
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TRUE v1 Addenda Table
This table outlines all official updates that incorporate changes and improvements to the TRUE Rating System and other published guidance documents to help clarify, correct, interpret, or provide alternative language. The TRUE Addenda should be referenced in conjunction with the TRUE Rating System and other published guidance documents.
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