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A national initiative of Keep America Beautiful
Updated April 2015
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
Overall Objective
Through encouraging businesses and institutions to take pledge
10%Increase
workplace recycling by
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
Take the Pledge www.recyclingatwork.org
We invite you to take the pledge
Priority Items for Recycling
* Note: Municipal waste only – not manufacturing, hazardous etc.
Bottles/Cans
Paper products
Electronics
Batteries
Light bulbs
Plastic film
Food scrape
Who’s Eligible?
Businesses/commercial
entities
Government agencies
Schools
Colleges & Universities
Hospitals and other
institutions
Getting Started
Take the Pledge and Become a Pledge Partner
Review 10-Step Action Plan
Realize Pledge Partner Benefits
www.recyclingatwork.org
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
Recycling at Work BenefitsReceive special discounts on recycling bins.
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
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
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
Partners
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
Conclusion: Little Trash Most Successful
– Increased correct disposals– Decreased recyclables in the trash from 29% to
13%– Decreased recycling bin contamination by 20%
Recommendations and Resources
1. Make recycling easy
2. Use effective placement
3. Be consistent
Fact sheet and other resources
http://[email protected]
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?
Pledge OpportunityJoin over 900 pledge partners
Feedback?
[Local contact name][Organization]
[Email][Phone]
Brenda PulleyKeep America Beautiful
