Garbage & Recycling 
Facts:
- Office paper is the largest percentage of a company’s garbage everyday.
- Each year, Americans throw away 25 trillion Styrofoam cups.
- Each ton of recycled paper can save 17 trees, 380 gallons of oil, three cubic yards of landfill space, 4,000 kilowatts of energy and 7,000 gallons of water!
- Every day American businesses generate enough paper to circle the earth 20 times!
Tips:
- Share electronic files, voicemail and e-mail with office mates instead of creating paper memos.
- Always use the second side of paper, either by printing on both sides or using the blank side as scrap paper.
- Use scrap paper to take notes instead of using notebooks, company pads, or message pads.
- Make sure that recycling bins are located close to printers and photocopiers (and remove the trash can if possible). If people have to walk to recycle materials they will usually throw them away instead.
- Reuse your old file folders – don't throw them away. Add new labels and they’re ready to use again.
- Bring your coffee mug or thermos instead of using styrofoam or paper cups.
- Carry your lunch in a reusable container rather than disposable wrappings.
Additional Resources:
If you have an improvement idea for your store/office or tips on how other stores can save on their energy costs, please submit your ideas to ammunoz@petersonholding.com.
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