Be Waste Wise in the workplace
To maintain a successful business and reduce waste, you need to make some changes to the way your business operates.
You might need to:
- rethink production systems
- evaluate relationships in your supply chain
- change the way industrial raw materials are packaged
- change your approach to transportation
- introduce recycling systems.
There are some simple things that everyone can do to contribute to reducing the amount of waste your workplace sends to landfill.
Involve everyone
Get all of your staff involved in waste reduction activities to reduce unnecessary waste and improve your bottom line. Get your waste contractors and building managers involved to ensure a unified approach to waste reduction.
Explain the recycling system to all staff, and include recycling in your office induction. If your building doesn't offer recycling, talk to the building manager about how this can be fixed.
Make it easy to recycle
Provide recycling within easy access of staff. For example, small bins near work stations can be emptied into a larger bin for recycling.
Minimise rubbish bins for waste that can't be recycled. If staff have to walk further to throw something out, they're more likely to think about recycling.
Encourage good practices
Support reusable containers. For example, encourage staff to get their takeaway coffee in a mug every day. Display posters or other reminders about recycling.
Get the best system
Talk to your waste contractor about the best recycling system for your workplace. In many cases a mixed recycling system can be implemented, providing a single bin for paper, cardboard, aluminium, steel cans and most types of plastic.
