| Placing recycling bins in the office is the responsible | | | | and narrow containers fit between file cabinets or |
| thing to do... but let's face it - these bulky bins aren't the | | | | desks. Multi-section containers can replace garbage |
| most attractive pieces of decor! Because they still | | | | cans altogether. |
| need to be accessible and removed for emptying and | | | | Placing recycling containers where the majority of |
| cleaning, they pose particular issues from a decorating | | | | waste is generated is easier on employees and |
| point of view. However, recycling containers are now | | | | ensures that more materials will be recycled. |
| available in a variety of shapes, colors, styles and are | | | | Photocopiers, file cabinets, and desks are common |
| fully customizable to make your green business truly | | | | sources of paper waste. Cardboard often comes |
| fashionable. | | | | from shipping and receiving departments, and compost |
| Options for Recycling Bins | | | | from the lunchroom. Simply consider what type of |
| Bins for recycling are no longer the plastic blue tubs | | | | waste you're dealing with and where the majority of it |
| they were when they first came out. There are now | | | | comes from. |
| recycling bins on the market in an unlimited number of | | | | Recycle Bins in Disguise |
| custom colors, unique textures, and patterns. The | | | | Sometimes, decorating bins for recycling is the best |
| company logo, motto, contact information, and anything | | | | way to incorporate environmentally friendly practices |
| you can dream can be printed on the outside of | | | | into your business. Decorative tins, wicker baskets, and |
| containers to emphasize the company brand within the | | | | wooden crates are ideal for hiding your recycling |
| office. For those that don't prefer the look of plastic, | | | | containers. If you are working in a smaller space, add |
| there are receptacles available in other, more | | | | bench seats that the receptacles can sit into. You can |
| "fashionable" materials stainless steel and fiberglass. | | | | make them more comfortable by adding coordinating |
| Even the styles have changed considerably since the | | | | cushions. For added convenience, make a pair of small |
| early days of recycling containers. Sleek, modern | | | | slots to allow you to feed the paper through. Add |
| designs have emerged, leaving behind streamlined | | | | fabric to wire framing for a softer, more decorative |
| systems that have multiple compartments for all your | | | | look. |
| environmental needs. Round and square styled bins for | | | | Switching over to green business practices doesn't |
| recycling are available as well as stackable units to fit | | | | have to affect the overall look and feel of your |
| into virtually any space. | | | | business. The style and look of recycling bins are |
| Location of Recycling Bins | | | | completely customizable and can be made to fit |
| Bins for recycling need to be in a convenient location | | | | virtually anywhere. Keep in mind, however that having |
| while still fitting into your business decor. However, if | | | | customers aware of recycling containers isn't |
| you're like most, you'll want to tuck them away | | | | necessarily a bad thing either. Many consumers today |
| whenever possible, while still ensuring that they are | | | | will select environmentally conscious businesses over |
| accessible. Many places set smaller bins under the | | | | companies who do not see the value of bins for |
| desk, but this isn't the only placement option. Consider | | | | recycling and other green practices. Select your |
| special styles designed to fit right where you need | | | | location, choose your recycling bins, and enjoy all of the |
| them. In-cupboard styles are ideal for coffee areas | | | | benefits of this valuable practice. |