The Office Gal

Simple thought. Easy enough to implement. From large corporations to a small one-person home office, we all makes waste. Soda cans for that 2 AM wake-me-up; our V-8 plastic bottle for our veggie fix sitting in front of the computer, all the way to the report that printed twice on the same side, waste is all around us, and it can be recycled. The most you need to do, walk to the container and toss it in.

Some great recycling containers are offered through Design Within Reach . Soft, reusable bags are waterproof - great for those soda cans - and are easily washed out. The set of 4 bags are color coded for quick recognition, as well as give you printable reference tags that can be placed in the front plastic windows on each bag. Another great feature is all four bags have Velcro tabs that can keep the bags secure to each other and in place.

The set of four recycling totes is quite inexpensive at $22.00. Think about it? This small amount of money will help keep your recyclables out of landfills that will most likely never be broken down. This helps to create a cleaner Earth now and for future use.

Now, for transporting your recyclable. For a home-office you might be offered recycling pick-up by your local waste company (regular trash). Call your local waste company or review on your city’s web site for information on their recycling program. Small branch offices to larger companies will most likely have to haul their recyclables to the local recycling center for drop off. However, pick-up might be offered depending on the amount you recycle each week, bi-weekly, or month. Speak with a representative.

Don’t forget! Recycling paper is great, but be smart and shred your information. Even if you don’t think it is pertinent, shred it. A convenient size shredder is perfect for the one-man team to a small office and can be purchased at any supply store. For mid-size to large offices, a mobile shredding service might be the right option.

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