Start Recycling at Work
You can’t afford not to!
Waste disposal costs can be up to 5% of your companies’ annual turnover, so more and more businesses are finding it pays to look at sustainable ways of dealing with waste.
It needn't increase anyone's workload and there are many practical ways to minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.
Think about the type of waste you produce at work and then look at reducing it by reusing and recycling.
Mobile phones – Can be recycled to earn cash for charities:
- Oxfam - mobile phone collection from work
- Action Aid – has a freepost option
Computers and printer cartridges – Could be refurbished or have the parts recycled:
Stamps - why not set up a charity collection box at work?
- Guide Dogs - raise money to train guide dogs
- RSPB - recycled stamps support the 'Save the Albatross' appeal
- Help the Aged - help older people by recycling
Cans – get cash for your cans:
Making cans from recycled aluminium saves stacks of energy and therefore money, which is why recyclers will pay cash for old aluminium cans. There are over 300 cash for can centres, visit Think Cans to find out more ...
Plastic cups – they’re everywhere in vending machines, water dispensers, etc...
Get your own personal real mug, a cuppa always taste better that way.- Cut down on the number of cups you use, wherever possible.
- Call or visit Save-a-cup, 01494 510167 to find out about a plastic cup collection and recycling service.
Paper:
- Only print when you really need to
- Print double sided where possible
- Re-use scrap paper for notes
- Have a paper recycling bin right by your desk for easy separation
