Disposing of commercial waste effectively for any business could go a long way in keeping the environment clean. Waste management is critical given that every business generates some refuse. Reducing waste generation can have a direct impact on the company and the environment. Here are five tips on how to manage wastes in your business properly.
Eliminate Bottled Water
Many businesses will have bottled water for their workers and clients. Such water is considered both safe and convenient. However, once the bottles are emptied, they become a bother to any business, as they must be disposed of.
A water dispenser will not only allow your employees to take a break and chat as they fetch water but will also reduce your waste disposal requirements. Glasses and reusable bottles don’t need to be disposed of immediately after use like in the case of bottled water. Eliminating bottled water will significantly reduce waste production in your business.
Get a Recycling Bin
To encourage your employees to recycle, apart from your general bin, get them a recycling bin. Putting the two bins close to each other will encourage your employees to dispose of different wastes accordingly. You should use eye-catching signage on the recycling bin to encourage your staff, cleaners, and customers to recycle.
Go Paperless
Papers are another major cause of waste in many businesses. Apart from their adverse impact on the environment, companies also incur printing costs when using papers. The use of papers in your business is not only outdated but also increases the chances of human error.
Going paperless could lead to a reduction in waste production in your business. Reduced consumption of papers could also reduce pollution caused by paper manufacturers. The ink used in printing is made of fossil fuels. A paperless office will have fewer wastes to dispose of at the end of the day than its paper-based counterpart will.
Compost your waste
If you establish that most of your waste is food and other organic materials, perhaps it’s time to think of better ways of disposing of it than paying for it to be sent to the landfill. Setting up composting services could be good for your business and environment. Ensure you have enough bins in your workplace to make it easy for you to put the waste to better use.
Cut Packaging
Packaging, although important in handling different goods, is another important polluting agent, especially in developed countries. Despite its vital role, some things can be handled and transported safely without much packaging. It’s advisable to evaluate packaging if you want to manage your waste management.
Apart from packaging only when necessary, a shift to reusable plastic materials could also help in reducing pollution. Some packaging materials such as corrugated cardboard are susceptible to wet weather hence more difficult to reuse. Turning to reusable packaging materials could be one of the best waste management practices in any business.
How Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc. Will Handle Waste in your Business or Property
Industrial pollution is dangerous to soil, rivers, streams, and lakes, as it’s a major pollutant that kills many organisms. A good understanding of waste management can help both homeowners and business owners to better dispose of their waste. At Jolin Paving & Excavating, Inc. we are committed to environmental protection and that’s why we’re dedicated to services such as efficient waste removal among others.
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