Office Paper Recycling
March 4th, 2010 by Admin | Posted in Uncategorized
Many companies are starting to recognize the importance of office paper recycling. It is shocking to know that each office employee can easily rack up 1 ½ pounds of office paper waste during one shift. Of all the office paper used, nearly three quarters of this paper is likely to be recyclable.
There are potential challenges for offices looking to perform paper recycling successfully. It can take time for employees to get used to the idea of recycling paper rather than throwing it away. In many cases, people will have good intentions and want to start recycling but will have difficulty remembering to do so.
Employers can make it easier for their staff to recycle by posting reminders that their business is an environmentally friendly organization that recycles. Recycling containers should be placed in easy access to employees throughout the building. There should be a recycling container near any printers as well as copy and fax machines.
There are a variety of benefits to office paper recycling. Members of a business or organization will know that they are doing their part to help the environment. Recycling can help to save trees, reduce pollution and lower energy use. Businesses even have the potential to make some extra cash through recycling. Some recycling centers will pay for discarded paper that can be recycled. There is typically a higher value for high grade office paper.
The best office paper to be recycled is that which is white and of a good stock quality. Many colored papers, stick-it notes and papers of other qualities cannot be recycled. However, an office will generally find that the majority of paper that they throw away can be sent to be recycled.
Recycling can even help to reduce the cost of trash removal. There will be a great deal less trash to be removed when paper is recycled. Each business should attempt to start a recycling program for any recyclable items and particularly office paper.