BUSINESS RECYCLING
We've all heard the Three "R's" - Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. The Green Zone is all about looking at the Three "R's" from the viewpoint of the Three "E's"- Economy, Efficiency, and Environment.
- Economy: We're all looking for ways to maximize investments, and make our dollars stretch. Luckily, there are some simple steps that businesses can take to save money through recycling and waste reduction, such as:
- Double siding copies and printouts can reduce your paper needs by 35%.
- Eliminating automatic trash collection and implementing an 'on-call' service for trash and recyclables can cut your bill dramatically.
- Asking your waste hauler about rebates for recyclable materials, such as cardboard and aluminum, can help offset waste disposal costs.
- File documents electronically instead of printing out copies, and save money on paper and storage needs. The list goes on, and on…
- Efficiency: Reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling all help make operations more efficient. Examining purchasing policies and procedures, streamlining purchases, double siding copies and printouts, reusing cardboard boxes and packing material, and recycling all contribute to a leaner operation.
- Environment: This one's simple. The environment belongs to all of us, and we all have a responsibility to care and nurture nature. Reducing our waste is the kindest gift we can give to nature, and to future generations.
Couldn't be Easier
Business recycling and waste reduction should be easy and cost effective. Typical business wastes-office paper, cardboard, food scraps-are generally more easily recycled because they are generated in large quantities. Some businesses can switch almost entirely to recycling collection services from trash collection services. Some may even be eligible for a recycling rebate from their collector. But business recycling isn't just about paper! There is a wide variety of recyclables generated by Rhode Island businesses and it couldn't be easier to get started with recycling.
Get Noticed
An important feature of the Green Zone is publicly recognizing the environmental stewardship efforts of businesses in Rhode Island. Through the Green Zone in Action company profiles and awards for achievements in business recycling, GreenZoneRI.org can put a spotlight on your business, showcasing your green efforts to your customers and clients.
Make a Difference
Waste reduction and recycling activities by RI businesses can make a difference. All Rhode Island businesses, small and large, are required recycling, and the Green Zone can help you put together a program that works for you. Please contact us to learn more about how your business can enter the Green Zone.
Our Services
The Green Zone team can provide your business with a free, personalized Waste Assessment that will analyze the types of waste your company produces and help you implement a flexible, cost-saving, and efficient recycling program. We will work with you to continually look for ways to enhance your business' recycling and waste reduction activities. Our toolkit is available here to help you get a head start, or contact us today to schedule our visit.
