Why Should Businesses Recycle?
At the WWRA, we encourage all businesses to recycle. Why is business recycling important? Let’s look at some statistics: – 28% of all U.S waste is packaging material (Environment America) – Nearly 50% of U.S waste can be easily recycled at facilities like the WWRA (Environment America) – Around 25% of waste is produced by…
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Are you a business hoping to help the environment by recycling? You may be wondering, how can I encourage my customers to recycle correctly? 1) Provide proper signage. Many customers simply do not know what can and cannot be recycled. Having signs on all trash cans, recycling cans, and in high trafficked areas like the…
Read MoreGlass Reuse Ideas
Before you recycle your glass, consider reusing it! Glass jars and bottles can be reused and upcycled in many ways. Once you are ready to recycle, remember that glass is recyclable at drop-off sites ONLY, separated by clear glass or colored glass. Make sure to remove all bottle caps and rinse before recycling. DO NOT…
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