Waste at work

• Introduce a multiple bin system to encourage recycling – one bin for paper/cardboard, another for plastics/cans and one more for general waste. Check with your local council what recycling occurs in your area and what is the best system for your office.
• Set photocopiers to double-sided printing as a default. If you can’t do this, place a box next to the photocopier for waste copies and have staff use them as paper for taking notes (saving the cost of notebooks!).
• Set up a central memo noticeboard or a dry erase board to eliminate large amounts of office paper notifications.
• Use office products made from recycled or sustainably produced materials.
• Avoid using disposable products wherever possible. Consider investing in ceramic plates and mugs instead of paper or plastic for the office kitchen.
• Order supplies in bulk to reduce packaging waste
• Reuse old binders, folders and general office equipment to reduce waste and save on money.
• Instead of throwing away unwanted paper, shred and reuse them as packing material.
• Reduce margins to cut down on printing.
• When organising office clean ups look to see what can be recycled or donated.
• When disposing of old office equipment or furniture consider gifting it instead of sending it to landfill