--- title: KnowBe4 Celebrates Waste Free February description: KnowBe4's Waste Free February engaged 627 team members across 11 countries, saving thousands of gallons of water & preventing hundreds of pounds of waste. image: https://www.knowbe4.com/hubfs/%23WasteFreeFebruary.png --- [Go to KnowBe4.com >](https://www.knowbe4.com) [![KnowBe4](https://www.knowbe4.com/hubfs/knowbe4-logo-blk-orange-cropped-rgb_fixed.svg "KnowBe4 Careers")](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers) - Locations Locations ** - [United States](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/usa) - [United Kingdom](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/united-kingdom) - [Lyon, France](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/lyon) - [Utrecht, Netherlands](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/utrecht) - [Berlin, Germany](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/berlin) - [Cape Town, South Africa](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/cape-town) - [São Paulo, Brazil](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/sao-paulo) - [Dubai, United Arab Emirates](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/dubai) - [Singapore, Singapore](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/singapore) - [Tokyo, Japan](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/tokyo) - [Melbourne, Australia](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/melbourne) - [India](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/kochi) - Students Students ** - [Internships](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/internships) - Our Culture Our Culture ** - [Benefits](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits) - [Careers Blogs](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs) - [Community Involvement](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/community-involvement) - [Sustainability](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/sustainability) - [FAQ](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/faq) - Diversity & Inclusion Diversity & Inclusion ** - [Our Initiatives](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/diversity) - [See Open Positions](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/job-openings) [![Internet Security Awareness Training ](https://www.knowbe4.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/CareersMicrosite/images/knowbe4-logo-blk-orange-cropped-rgb_final.svg "Internet Security Awareness Training ")](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers) - Locations Locations ** - [United States](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/usa) - [United Kingdom](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/united-kingdom) - [Lyon, France](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/lyon) - [Utrecht, Netherlands](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/utrecht) - [Berlin, Germany](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/berlin) - [Cape Town, South Africa](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/cape-town) - [São Paulo, Brazil](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/sao-paulo) - [Dubai, United Arab Emirates](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/dubai) - [Singapore, Singapore](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/singapore) - [Tokyo, Japan](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/tokyo) - [Melbourne, Australia](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/melbourne) - [India](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/kochi) - Students Students ** - [Internships](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/internships) - Our Culture Our Culture ** - [Benefits](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits) - [Careers Blogs](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs) - [Community Involvement](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/community-involvement) - [Sustainability](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/sustainability) - [FAQ](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/faq) - Diversity & Inclusion Diversity & Inclusion ** - [Our Initiatives](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/diversity) - [See Open Positions](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/job-openings) ### Stay in the Know Enter your email address to follow our blog with career advice from our recruiters, team member spotlights, and all the latest updates at KnowBe4! ### Search Our Blog ** [Interests **](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/knowbe4-celebrates-waste-free-february-1#) - [Employee Engagement](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/tag/employee-engagement) - [Environmental Stewardship](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/tag/environmental-stewardship) - [KnowBe4 Around the Globe](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/tag/knowbe4-around-the-globe) - [Sustainable Business](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/tag/sustainable-business) - [Sustainable Fun](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/tag/sustainable-fun) - [The Seven Rs](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/tag/the-seven-rs) - [Awards & Accolades](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/tag/awards-accolades) [** Back To All](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability) # KnowBe4 Celebrates Waste Free February By: **KnowBe4 HR** Published: 31 Mar 2025 Last Updated: 31 Mar 2025 [The Seven Rs](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/tag/the-seven-rs) [Employee Engagement](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/tag/employee-engagement) [Sustainable Fun](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/tag/sustainable-fun) [Environmental Stewardship](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/tag/environmental-stewardship) [KnowBe4 Around the Globe](https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/tag/knowbe4-around-the-globe) [![Share on facebook](https://www.knowbe4.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowbe4_Dec2015/Icons/facebook-color.png?width=24&name=facebook-color.png) ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/knowbe4-celebrates-waste-free-february-1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on linkedin](https://www.knowbe4.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowbe4_Dec2015/Icons/linkedin-color.png?width=24&name=linkedin-color.png) ](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/knowbe4-celebrates-waste-free-february-1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin) [![Share on twitter](https://www.knowbe4.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowbe4_Dec2015/Icons/twitter-color.png?width=24&name=twitter-color.png) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/knowbe4-celebrates-waste-free-february-1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/blogs/sustainability/knowbe4-celebrates-waste-free-february-1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) This February marked KnowBe4's second annual Waste Free February initiative for our team members. The month-long environmental challenge encouraged participants to embrace daily eco-friendly practices, such as using reusable drinkware instead of disposable options, choosing alternative transportation like biking or walking, and conserving water during daily routines. ![#WasteFreeFebruary](https://www.knowbe4.com/hs-fs/hubfs/%23WasteFreeFebruary.png?width=634&height=365&name=%23WasteFreeFebruary.png)   Throughout the month, staff members followed themed daily challenges (with provided resources and suggestions): 🍃 Meatless Monday - Explore plant-based dining options  ⚡ Turn-Down-Tuesday - Reduce energy consumption  🌍 Waste-Free Wednesday - Focus on recycling, upcycling, or composting instead of disposal  💚 Thankful-Thursday - Give new life to items through repair, repurposing, or donation  ♻️ Plastic-Free Friday - Eliminate single-use plastic items (bags, bottles, utensils, straws, etc)  🗑️ Cleanup Saturday - Join organized cleanups or conduct individual litter collection  ☺️ Social Sunday - Share environmental awareness and tips with others ![2025 gallons of water - use](https://www.knowbe4.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025%20gallons%20of%20water%20-%20use.png?width=634&height=531&name=2025%20gallons%20of%20water%20-%20use.png) In total, we had 627 engagements from 11 countries: Australia 🇦🇹 Brazil 🇧🇷 Dubai 🇦🇪 Germany 🇩🇪 India 🇮🇳 Japan 🇯🇵 Netherlands 🇳🇱 Singapore 🇸🇬 South Africa 🇿🇦 UK & I 🇬🇧 United States 🇺🇲 The highest participation rates came from Germany, Brazil, South Africa, The Netherlands, and the US, respectively. The environmental impact achieved in just one month was remarkable! Based on self-reporting and AI-assisted estimates, our team members: - Diverted over 4,000 single-use beverage containers from landfills by choosing reusable alternatives, preventing more than 120 pounds of waste - Conserved nearly 5,000 gallons of water through mindful personal hygiene practices - Saved nearly 35,000 gallons of water by avoiding meat just once a week - Protected 2 trees and saved 200 gallons of water by switching to reusable cloth towels - Diverted 146 pounds of food scraps through composting and/or regrowing fruit and veggie scraps - Prevented 420 pounds of materials from reaching landfills by ‘throwing nothing away’ just once a week - Eliminated approximately 3,085 pieces of single-use plastic through 'Plastic Free Fridays' and zero-waste lunches ![WFF chart 2025](https://www.knowbe4.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WFF%20chart%202025.png?width=634&height=531&name=WFF%20chart%202025.png) We're fortunate to have such dedicated employees who demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship! Congratulations to all participants, with special shoutout to our top five contributors: 1st: Ramkumar R - India 🇮🇳 2nd: Ersoy Demir - US 🇺🇲 3rd: Verena Roehrig - Germany 🇩🇪  4th Ella Messenger - Netherlands 🇳🇱 5th: Latasha Cooper and Laura Schneiter (tied) - US 🇺🇲 ![regrown scraps 2025 (1)](https://www.knowbe4.com/hs-fs/hubfs/regrown%20scraps%202025%20(1).png?width=730&height=315&name=regrown%20scraps%202025%20(1).png) Imagine if we maintained these habits all year long! In just one month, our collective actions prevented hundreds of pounds of waste from reaching landfills and saved thousands of gallons of water. By extending these simple daily choices throughout the year, we could multiply this positive impact by twelve - that's thousands of pounds of waste prevented and hundreds of thousands of gallons of water saved. Every small action counts, and together, we can make a lasting difference for our planet. 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