Top Ten Tips for Waste Reduction and Recycling

• Provide correctly labelled recycling bins to collect waste so that it can be recycled easily, either by your office waste contractor or willing volunteers
• Avoid the use of bottled water – either use a plumbed-in water chiller or chill re-usable bottles in your fridge
• Use mugs and glasses instead of plastic cups
• Don’t put paper recycling trays on desks, as evidence shows people use less paper if the recycling facilities are not so conveninent
• Encourage the use of scrap paper for making notes and taking messages, instead of Post-it notes and memo pads
• Staple-less staplers make recycling of documents easier
• Archiving software and electronic document management solutions can greatly reduce the need for paper in the office
• Encourage your customers and suppliers to accept invoices by email and payments online
• Promote the use of pdf brochures and datasheets instead of glossy printed ones
• Encourage staff to use public transport instead of personal cars where possible (consider setting up a car sharing scheme)