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Start a Recycling System at Work

mydreamcourse — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:00:00 +0000

If there isn’t an office recycling system, start one yourself! Recycling our trash actually contributes to reducing global warming emissions. And it is estimated that 75% of what is thrown in the trash could actually be recycled, though currently only 25% is.

eCycle your Electronics

mydreamcourse — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:44:10 +0000

Take your old computer, DVD player, or other electronics to an electronics recycling center. Reusing and recycling materials like copper, gold, and others saves natural resources and reduces mining and processing.

Be Creative – Find New Ways to Reduce Waste Quantity and Toxicity

mydreamcourse — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:12:19 +0000

Don't trash it - reuse it! Be creative as you look for new ways to reduce the amount or kinds of household waste.

Reuse waste paper

mydreamcourse — Mon, 24 May 2010 06:47:58 +0000

Set up a box next to your printer for scrap paper. This can be used as note paper in the office. Cut up large sheets and staple them together to form small telephone note pads. When holding an office meeting, put a pile of paper (one side blank, the other side crossed out) on the …

Separate your waste

mydreamcourse — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 14:10:51 +0000

Separate your waste into different categories. A great way to do this is to use old milk crates, and to label them ‘glass’ ‘paper’ ‘cardboard’ ‘tins’ and ‘plastic’. Keep a separate bin for your wet waste. Fold or crush recyclable items as small as possible, and wait until your bins are completely full before you …