Green Tips
Recycling
- Properly sort all recyclables and educate co-workers on proper recycling.
- Recycle batteries, cell phone batteries and printer ink cartridges.
- Do not unnecessarily shred recyclable paper.
- Look for opportunities to start new recycling streams. If you see a type of recyclable material regularly disposed of incorrectly in your workplace, speak up!
More Green Tips for: Energy Efficiency — Travel — Waste Reduction — Managers & Specialized Staff — Other
Did you know . . . that 1 recycled aluminum can = 3 hours of operating your TV?
that each year U.S. population discards enough aluminum to rebuild the U.S. commercial air fleet four times over?
A Recycling Revolution — Aluminum Recycling Facts
that making aluminum products from recycled aluminum requires only 5% of the energy it takes to make the same products out of raw bauxite?
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor’s Green Government Council — Green at Work Guide
that every 118 lbs of newspaper YOU recycle saves a tree?
DC Department of Public Works — Commercial Recycling Guide
that recycling one ton of paper saves 380 gallons of oil, or 4100 kilowatt hours of electricity (enough energy for an average sized home for 6 months)?
U.S. Department of Justice — Green Your Office
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