As more employees embrace eco-conscious waste management, it is more important than ever to promote recycling in the workplace. However, we realise that it can be hard to know where to start – especially with so many other tasks at hand. 

However, adopting some simple recycling habits can conserve resources, significantly reduce your business’s ecological footprint, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

To improve your recycling, you can:

1. Provide labelled recycling bins throughout the workplace in break rooms, near desks and printing areas. Ensure bins are easily identifiable for different materials.

2. Reduce paper usage and go digital. In meetings, encourage employees to provide digital copies of materials and agendas. If you must print, don't forget to print double-sided! 

3. Recycle electronic waste by developing a process for collecting and recycling waste like old computers, printers, and batteries. 

4. Encourage employees to participate in recycling and start a sustainability committee. At Papilo, we have a 'Green Team.’ A group that meets with our experts and have become the champions of change, policing and managing all sustainable initiatives. They are the driving force behind the successful implementation of our waste management plans.

5. Offer incentives to motivate employees to recycle. Run a friendly competition for motivation or give out rewards. 

6. Partner with waste management companies that recycle and reuse materials, such as concrete, metals, and wood - like us! 

We are dedicated to make managing waste an integral part of businesses’ sustainability journeys. 

With a focus on bespoke plans, 'Green Team' empowerment, and cost-effective compliance, we help our clients create a greener approach to waste. 

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