Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Change your business in 3Rs

More sustainable management of waste not only makes sense for the environment, but can improve your bottom line.

• Reducing the amount of waste produced can cut disposal costs
• Reusing material previously considered as waste saves energy and raw materials.
• Recycling materials can minimise the burden of waste collection, transportation and disposal.

Reduce

• Photocopy and print on both sides
• Send e-mail memos to save paper
• Store data electronically to avoid printing off
• Review documents on-screen before printing to avoid waste
• Update your mailing lists to avoid duplication, waste and added cost
• Remove your name from junk mailing lists
• Buy in bulk or in concentrated form
• Don’t use bin liners in bins collecting dry waste
• Avoid disposable items
• Purchase durable equipment. By purchasing a more expensive, durable product more money can be saved
• Buy equipment that is capable of being upgraded
• Use rechargeable batteries and refillable ink cartridges

Reuse

• Lease equipment instead of buying. Always have the most current mode -- no worries with maintenance.
• Before buying new items investigate repair costs
• Use scrap paper for messages
• Reuse envelopes for internal correspondence

Recycle

The following materials should be segregated for recycling:

• Aluminium cans
• Steel cans
• Glass bottles
• Plastic bottles
• Newspaper and Cardboard.
• Computers and some other electronic equipment