How Recycling Can Benefit Your Business |
Posted: November 17, 2014 |
Businesses are under increasing pressure from Government to become more environmentally sustainable, and one of the ways to instigate this change is ever-rising waste disposal costs – it is simply no longer economically feasible for companies not to streamline their waste management. In fact, sustainable action such as recycling can actually earn your business extra revenue as well as save you the exorbitant cost of waste collection and landfill taxes. These days it is easier than ever before to recycle without fuss – there are now a number of companies that specialist in collecting a range of recyclables, including plastics, metals and electronic equipment. Additionally, by purchasing or renting a baler, you can segregate your waste streams so that they are not contaminated and will fetch a good price from recycling companies. The following guide will explore the environmental and financial advantages to be had for businesses both large and small if they step up their recycling efforts. Avoiding Waste Penalties from Non-Compliance Government has introduced more stringent regulations on waste management which are mandatory for UK businesses. Failure to comply can result in hefty penalty fees and in the worst case even prosecution. In addition to removing the risk of this unnecessary expense, by streamlining your business waste practises you will be in a good position to take on board any new laws that come into effect without a major upheaval. Cost Savings Efficient waste management need not entail a large investment and can reap significant savings. For example, buying or renting a baler which compresses your waste into neat bundles will reduce the related costs involved in storage, handling and disposal. You will pay less on skips, transportation and landfill taxes. The great thing is that these savings will be ongoing, saving your business money each and every year. Helping the Environment Waste recycling has a number of proven environmental benefits which are important to safeguard a life of quality for future generations. It reduces air and water pollution, reduces greenhouse gases which cause climate change and helps conserve natural resources. Here are some examples of how much of a difference even small recycling actions make:
Profitability Boost In addition to the helping the environment, being seen as a ‘Green’ business that takes corporate responsibility seriously is increasingly a key factor in the tender environment – you could thereby end up winning more contracts. Consumers in general are keen to support ‘Green’ companies, so your customer appeal can be boosted with a few simple changes such as ensuring as much of the waste as possible that your business generates is recycled by finding the right companies, by using recycled products wherever appropriate (recycled materials use fewer resources and less energy than materials made from scratch) and by making your product packaging easy for customers to recycle. Furthermore, by using a baler on-site your waste streams can be effectively separated so that no cross contamination occurs. This turns your waste into quality recyclate that recycling companies pay a pretty penny for.
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