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Check that appropriate bins are placed in convenient locations at your workplace. Bins that are difficult to see, are not easily accessible, or improperly labeled are less likely to be used.
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Make sure your colleagues know what can and cannot be recycled, and encourage them to recycle whenever possible.
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Make sure recycling bins are clean. If the smallest bit of trash makes its way into a recycling bin, everything in it may be contaminated and rendered unrecyclable. This is especially an issue with greasy food waste, which ruins paper for recycling.
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Make sure recycling bins are in good condition—all bins should be clean, with proper sticker labels on the top and sides. Stickers should be in good condition and affixed parallel to the bin. Believe it or not, studies show that small details like the angle of the sticker actually affect how much people recycle!
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Work with your Hall Councils to start a trash takeout program. Charge residents $1 per bag of trash. Encourage them to separate recyclables into individual bags which will be removed free of charge. Save the environment and enjoy the benefits of a great fundraiser!
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Recycle a few things you haven’t thought of before: