Selective sorting

What is the obligation for selective sorting in companies and communities?

Waste management is a major issue in our current society, and the implementation of selective sorting policies is essential to reduce the environmental impact of waste.
In communities and businesses, there is a legal obligation to sort waste . This obligation is enshrined in the law on energy transition for green growth (LTECV), which requires the implementation of selective sorting for non-hazardous waste in public places and businesses.
In practice, this means that communities and businesses must set up means of selective waste collection, by offering specific bins or containers for each type of waste (paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, metal, organic waste, etc.). Rubbermaid with Slim Jim or Rossignol with Cubatri or Hexatri offer ready-to-use and modular solutions;
It is also important to raise awareness among employees, residents or users of the need to sort waste properly.
In addition, communities and businesses also have legal obligations regarding waste treatment . They must ensure the collection, transport and treatment of waste in an environmentally friendly manner, by promoting recovery solutions (recycling, composting, etc.) rather than landfill or incineration.

Waste type and color codes

GREEN selective sorting Glass (bottles, jars)
BLUE selective sorting Newspapers, directories, magazines, leaflets
YELLOW selective sorting Empty plastic packaging (in France, only bottles and flasks), metals, cardboard
Other non-standard colours
BLACK selective sorting Organic waste, food scraps (e.g. compost)
BROWN selective sorting Waste that can be recycled (or organic waste)
RED selective sorting Waste that cannot be recycled (or hazardous waste)
ORANGE selective sorting Plastic packaging and bottles only

Waste: Why is selective sorting important?

Waste is a real problem.
Too much waste is simply sent to landfill or incinerated when the best solution to limit our impact on the environment is to recycle and compost as much waste as possible.
The EU has set clear targets to promote recycling: By 2020:
- Paper, glass, textiles, plastic and metals will be banned from landfills.
- Implementation of selective collection systems for these categories.

Practical guide to your recycling program:

Smart recycling.
Rubbermaid offers a wide range of products to help you manage your waste and recycle it. From simple office wastebaskets for paper recycling to central indoor and outdoor recycling stations to mobile collection equipment that can easily carry additional loads.
Rubbermaid offers durable products.
Not only do our recycling solutions help increase recycling rates and reduce waste going to landfill, but the concept of sustainable development is integrated into their design and manufacturing, which further reduces the impact on the environment.
Quality and solidity:
Extended product life makes them more environmentally friendly. Rubbermaid design and control ensure high product quality and durability – Lower replacement costs.
Recyclable:
Rubbermaid plastic, aluminum and steel products are developed with environmental considerations in mind. When these products reach the end of their useful life, they are recyclable.
Recycled content:
Many of Rubbermaid's sustainable plastic, aluminum and steel products contain recycled materials. This reduces the impact on the environment by limiting the demand for raw materials.

Manufacturing, distribution and packaging.
The Rubbermaid Commercial Products brand has a clear commitment to cleaner, greener manufacturing. We source the best resources worldwide that meet our strict quality and environmental standards, and we continually strive to make our packaging more environmentally friendly by limiting the number of materials used and ensuring that it contains as much recycled and recyclable materials as possible.