Recycling in the Workplace

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Be Bright About Light:
Artificial lighting accounts for 44 percent of the electricity use in office buildings.

Make it a habit to turn off the lights when you're leaving any room for 15 minutes or more and utilize natural light when you can.

Make it a policy to buy Energy Star-rated light bulbs and fixtures, which use at least two-thirds less energy than regular lighting, and install timers or motion sensors that automatically shut off lights when they're not needed.

Reconsider Your Commute:
Make it a habit to carpool, bike, or take transit to work, and/or telecommute when possible. If you need to drive occasionally, consider joining a car-sharing service like Zipcar and Flexcar instead of owning your own wheels.

Make it a policy to encourage telecommuting (a nice perk that's also good for the planet!) and make it easy for employees to take alternative modes of transportation by subsidizing commuter checks, offering bike parking, or organizing a carpool board.


Provide Recycling Containers for Glass, Plastics near trash recepticles:
Placement is important as employees are less apt to throw a plastic bottle in the trash if a container for plastics is right next to the trash container.

Also consider a receptacle for used batteries. Batteries may then be taken to a recycling center and disposed of properly. (Batteries Plus recycles all types of batteries.) NEVER throw a battery in the trash. Harmful chemicals will contaminate soil and groundwater when disposed of in landfills.

Get Your Employees Involved in Commercial Recycling

Important Tips

Waste Reduction and Recycling: A Guide For the Workplace

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