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A national initiative of Keep America Beautiful
Updated April 2015
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Raising Visibility for Recycling in the Workplace
The Opportunity• 35 to 45% of municipal solid
waste is generated in the workplace according to US EPA , much of which is recyclable
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Overall Objective
Through encouraging businesses and institutions to take pledge
10%Increase
workplace recycling by
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Pledge Purpose
Increase recycling of workplace generated
materials by challenging
organizations and businesses to
voluntarily:
Pledge to increase
recycling by 10%
Engage employees to recycle more at work
Review procurement practices
Agree to track actions
Invite another organization to take the pledge
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Take the Pledge www.recyclingatwork.org
We invite you to take the pledge
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Priority Items for Recycling
* Note: Municipal waste only – not manufacturing, hazardous etc.
Bottles/Cans
Paper products
Electronics
Batteries
Light bulbs
Plastic film
Food scrape
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Who’s Eligible?
Businesses/commercial
entities
Government agencies
Schools
Colleges & Universities
Hospitals and other
institutions
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Getting Started
Take the Pledge and Become a Pledge Partner
Review 10-Step Action Plan
Realize Pledge Partner Benefits
www.recyclingatwork.org
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Recycling at Work Benefits Boost employee morale by engaging them in a cause with
environmental, social and economic benefits
• Employees who feel they can make an impact on social and environmental issues while on the job are twice as satisfied with work as those who don’t. - Net Impact Study: “What Workers Want in 2012″
• More than 80 percent of US workers polled said they believe it is important to work for a company or organization that makes the environment a top priority. - National Geographic survey, February 2008
• 83 percent of consumers think companies should try to accomplish their business goals while still trying to improve society and the environment. - “Second Annual Public Opinion Poll on Sustainability” by Do Well, Do Good LLC
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Recycling at Work BenefitsReceive special discounts on recycling bins.
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Recycling at Work BenefitsAccess free tools, tips and customizable templates to support your workplace recycling program
Tools & Resources• Employee Engagement Materials
(like our dynamic recycling “Myth Busters” presentation)
• Employee Recognition• Fact Sheets • Media Promotion• Online Promotion• Recycling poster• Customizable signage for recycling
bins
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Recycling at Work Benefits
Exchange ideas and best practices with other Pledge Partners
Monthly waste reduction/recycling tip
Sharing of new research on how to increase recycling
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Recycling@Work ResearchObjectives:• KAB undertook a research project
to test the impact of recycling and
trash bin configurations on recycling in
the workplace.
• Metrics
- Increase recycling
- Reduce trash in the recycling bins
- Reduce recyclables in the trash bins
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Partners
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Four Set ups tested1) Little trash bin with desk
sized recycling bin
2) Equal size trash and recycling bins
3) Recycling bin only
4) Information only
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Conclusion: Little Trash Most Successful
– Increased correct disposals– Decreased recyclables in the trash from 29% to
13%– Decreased recycling bin contamination by 20%
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Recommendations and Resources
1. Make recycling easy
2. Use effective placement
3. Be consistent
Fact sheet and other resources
http://[email protected]
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Open Discussion
Q: What tools/resources might your organization need to help increase workplace recycling?
Q: What forms of recognition are most valuable to your organization?
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Pledge OpportunityJoin over 900 pledge partners
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Feedback?
[Local contact name][Organization]
[Email][Phone]
Brenda PulleyKeep America Beautiful