Recycling in commercial enterprises is important because commercial waste makes up about 40 percent of total solid waste. Business and industry operations generate recyclable materials in many areas, such as offices, cafeterias, supply stores, shipping or warehouse units, print shops, and production areas.
Collecting recyclables costs money, but it also reduces the volume of waste that must be disposed of. The sale of some recyclable materials can also generate revenues. Here is what you can do to help make recycling in the office a success.
So, how do you involve,educate, and motivate your team work to involve in the recycling programme? here some tips for you to do it...
Employee involvement, education, and motivation are critical to the success of your entire waste reduction programme. Employee education and programme promotion will be ongoing component of your recycling program, so plan and budget accordingly.
At the start of the programme, send a memo from senior management announcing the recycling program and requesting the involvement of all employees. The memo might encourage employees to volunteer to become members of the waste reduction team. Involving employees at the planning stage will give them a sense of ownership, making it more likely that they will support the programme.
Obtain feedback from employees. When setting up a collection programme, involve employees who work in production areas where materials will be recovered for recycling. They are already familiar with the manufacturing process and might have ideas about how to most successfully collect recyclable materials. It is also important to teach employees how to properly participate in recycling by providing simple and concise information on what to do.
Employees must also be encouraged to participate on a regular basis. Employees will be more likely to participate enthusias-tically if they understand the benefits of waste reduction and recycling, both for the company and for the environment. Ways to keep employees involved and interested include giving them feedback on programme successes and having an awards program.
Now, let's recycling not only at your home but at your office too...it's good to know that we are part of people in this world that care about our environment...Don't you feel great and proud about that?
I do...:D
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