Minimizing Waste

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Remember back in elementary school when you learned about the three Rs, recycle, reduce, reuse?  You might have even learned a cute little song to go along with it.  Now, it’s time to dig up those old memories and skills that you learned as a child and apply them to your business.  They can help you to improve your business, save the environment and save money.

Recycle

• Start a company-wide recycling program
• Encourage employees to recycle bottles and cans (turn them in for money)
• Take old electronics to stores that offer “electronics recycling” programs.

Reduce

• Avoid using paper whenever possible (send emails, make phone calls, etc.)
• Purchase energy efficient light bulbs
• Encourage walking and/or riding bikes to work for employees that live close enough and carpooling for employees that live further

Reuse

• Repair broken equipment and/or furniture
• Find new uses for old items