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