Recycling at Work

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01. Benefit your business

People like to be able to recycle at work - just as they can at home. There are lots of benefits to recycling at work too, such as:
  • It's easy to set-up and run;
  • It saves space and can reduce clutter;
  • It's cost effective and can save your company money;
  • It reduces waste going to landfill, saves energy and helps tackle climate change.
02. Find a Local Recycling Service Provider

Before you can get started you will need to find a recycling service provider in your local area and get a list of companies with services to suit your needs.


03. Setting up a Recycling Scheme

Consider hosting a recycling day or event to launch the new recycling scheme.  For example, hold a desk recycling amnesty to encourage staff to recycle as much as they can from their desks.
TOP TIPS
  • Promote your recycling scheme around the workplace. A range of posters to help you do this are available to download free of charge at www.recyclenowpartners.org.uk.
  • Remember to position recycling containers in a convenient place, so it’s as easy to recycle as it is to throw things away.
  • Collect for charity too! Old mobile phones, computer equipment, stamps and printer cartridges can all help to raise precious funds for charities.
04. What else can you do ?

Businesses can cut costs and reduce waste by becoming resource efficient. Waste costs money - not only through the cost of disposal but also through the value of wasted materials. 
There are free online training initiatives to help small to medium sized businesses on their way to resource efficiency:
  • The Rethink Waste initiative to help manufacturing businesses reduce waste; and
  • The Rippleffect initiative to help businesses cut their water costs.
The closing dates to sign up for the Rethink Waste initiative is Tuesday 28 September 2010 and 15 October 2010 for the Rippleffect initiative, so don’t miss your chance and register your interest today!

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