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Recycling in the Office shows good Leadership

Written by: Wayne J.R. Bowser

Article Overview: Many companies don't recognize the benefits of recycling, for improving the bottom line is often the motivating factor for implementing such programs; but it shouldn't be.

Recycling in the Office shows good Leadership

When employees see that the company is doing everything possible to reduce waste, such as recycling, they notice. Employees perceive that the management cares about the environment, saving money and even might pass on the savings to reflect in bonuses. When employees notice the top trying to save, reduce and recycle, it trickles down and causes others to follow.

It takes leadership to develop a change in our thinking and to develop new habits.

The simple act is placing small blue bins at every cubicle, workstation or desk is the first step. Many of the waste management companies picking up trash are required to recycle a percentage of what they pick up and could even provide incentives. Paper is the most common waste generated in offices and can easily be recycled, in fact, nearly all paper is recyclable, even magazines.

Your company could gain some much needed publicity and acknowledgement in these tough times, as a firm that recycles!

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