Waste Reduction Tips
Reduce Junkmail
4 http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/wasteprevention
Use Durable Products
4 Make gently used office supplies available for reuse 4 Keep durable coffee cups, water glasses, plates and utensils in the office for employee use
Reduce Office Paper Use
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Set printers to default duplex printing Always “print preview” before printing File electronically Distribute notices electronically
Attention Coffee Drinkers!
Environmentally Preferable Purchasing
Purchase less toxic cleaning supplies and other products: 4 www.greenseal.org 4 www.watoxics.org
If your office garbage contains takeout coffee cups, consider buying each employee their own company coffee travel mug. 4 Put employee names on mugs so they are not misplaced
Com me rc i a l R e c yc l i ng
Green Tips
Reduce Waste. Save Money.
4What You Can Recycle 4How to Waste Less & Recycle More 4Receive a Free Waste Audit
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Recycling Keeps Your Business Greener
Paper & Cardboard
4Newspaper 4Mail, magazines, mixed paper 4Phone books 4Wrapping paper (non-metalic) 4Shredded paper 4Paper bags (collect in paper bag)
Plastic*
4Plastic bottles (all colors) 4Dairy tubs 4Pill bottles (with shoulders)
5 Steps for a Successful Business Recycling Program
Cutting back on garbage saves resources and money!
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*Select an Enthusiastic Recycling *Coordinator with good communication skills and staff rapport. *Call CleanScapes for a FREE *Waste Audit to identify items that could be recycled or composted. Call (206) 763-4444. *Promote Your Recycling Program *with education, email reminders, posters, and employee involvement. For printable recycling and compost signs, visit cleanscapes.com/ shoreline.html.
Glass*
4Bottles & jars
Metal*
4Aluminum & metal cans 4Scrap metals (less than 2’ x 2’ x 2’)
Paper cartons*
4Milk and soy milk cartons 4Juice boxes
Paper & Cardboard
4Paper or frozen food boxes
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CDL RECYCLE
Construction Debris Recycling
CleanScapes operates CDL Recycle, a facility that recovers wood, cardboard, metals, drywall, plastics, and aggregates. For more information visit www.cdlrecycle.com.
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*Demonstrate Management *Support for waste reduction, recycling and composting programs. *Expand and Improve: *Announce your program, educate your staff and continue to find new ways to reduce and recycle! Questions About Recycling? Ask Charlie! Ask Charlie all your questions about what to recycle and compost and how to responsibly get rid of hazardous materials and electronics. We know you have questions. Go ahead—Ask Charlie! www.cleanscapes.com/shorelineaskcharlie.html
*Rinse food and beverage containers to keep your recycling recyclable.
Fluorescent Tubes and Bulbs
Flourescent tubes and bulbs contain mercury and are not allowed in the garbage. Disposal options: 4 Check the “Take It Back Network” for drop off locations: www.takeitbacknetwork.org. 4 Arrange a pick-up with CleanScapes by calling (206) 763-4444. Fees may apply.
It’s not garbage! Free drop off for small businesses (50 employees or less). www.ecyclewashington.org 1-800-RECYCLE
Electronic Waste