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With the world’s increasing focus on environmentalism, every business—  from movie theaters to supermarkets — is encouraging patrons to recycle. While you might adopt this practice at home, have you implemented it at your place of work? From increased employee morale to enhanced reputation, workplace recycling has a number of benefits. If your office lacks a program, here are a few tips to help you start one.

How to Start an Office Recycling Program

1. Establish Leadership

If you’ve yet to set up a recycling system, don’t be afraid to ask for help. You might even want to compile a team that features eco-conscious members from various departments. That way, everyone will have representation and can offer suggestions as to how the program should function. Once the program is established, these employees can monitor its operations amongst their respective teams, ensuring the main vision is carried out.

2. Determine What You Recycle

recyclingNext, sit down with your team and members of the janitorial staff to paint a realistic picture of the trash your office produces. For example, how much paper do you go through in a day, and how much plastic will you gather on a weekly basis? This information will help you decide how large the recycling receptacles should be, as well as the best places to place them — near the printer, the company kitchen, etc.

3. Create the Imagery

While some members of your staff might be used to recycling in their own homes, others may be new to the concept. To eliminate confusion and avoid mixing up various materials, design images to place above the bins that show employees where to put what. For example, the plastic bin should have photos of soda bottles and to-go containers, while the paper receptacle should feature images of documents, paper wrappers, and cardboard.

 

If you’re interested in implementing a recycling program at your office, RTI Trash of Russellville, AR, is here to help. They offer cardboard and paper recycling services on a daily or weekly basis, so you can keep your workspace clean and tidy while doing your part for the environment. They also offer roll-off dumpster rentals and compactor service. To learn more about their offerings, visit the website, or call (479) 890-2662 today.

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