Recycling in offices
In offices, this means that it is necessary to put in place an organization to sort the different types of waste: paper, cardboard, plastics, metals, glass, organic waste, etc. This can be achieved by providing specific recycling bins or by setting up sorting areas at workstations.
It is also important to raise employee awareness of the need to sort waste properly, by providing information on sorting instructions and organizing awareness campaigns.
Finally, businesses are also obligated to have sorted waste collected and processed. To do this, they can use a service provider specializing in waste collection and treatment, prioritizing recovery solutions such as recycling or composting.
-Decree No. 2016-288 of March 10, 2016: As of July 1, 2016, all government departments with more than 20 employees must sort their office paper at the source . The same will apply to all producers and holders of office paper waste (public or private) with more than 100 employees (July 1, 2016), then 50 employees (January 1, 2017), and finally 20 employees (January 1, 2018).
-Decree No. 2016-288 of March 10, 2016: Businesses are required to improve the sorting of their paper, metal, plastic, glass, and wood waste to promote reuse and recycling. They must separate these materials from the rest of their waste , either by implementing source separation or by subsequent sorting in an automated facility.
Recycling bin and waste collection solutions for the office
The possibilities and capacities are now wide, allowing everyone to find a suitable solution.
The Rossignol tribu range of office wastebaskets offers turnkey solutions with 2-stream or 3-stream packs in 8L and 15L depending on traffic and available space.
Rubbermaid is also a key player in providing office sorting solutions with ranges like Slim Jim that are virtually unlimitedly modular and with ergonomic transport solutions.