Selective sorting bin in a company, it's better to organize your selective sorting!
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The recycling of waste being one of the priorities of the European Community, a color code for the selective sorting of waste common to all the countries of the European Economic Community tends to be adopted with a view to standardization.
What is the selective sorting obligation in companies and communities?
Waste management is a major issue in today's 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 companies 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 make employees, residents or users aware of the need to sort waste properly.
In addition, communities and companies also have
legal obligations in terms of waste treatment . They must
ensure the collection, transport and treatment of waste in an environmentally friendly manner, favoring recovery solutions (recycling, composting, etc.) rather than burial or incineration.
Type of waste and color codes
GREEN selective
sorting Glass (bottles, jars)
BLUE selective sorting
Newspapers, directories, magazines, flyers
YELLOW sorting
Empty plastic packaging (in France, only bottles and flasks), metals, cardboard
Other non-standard colors
Sorting BLACK
Organic waste, food scraps (e.g. compost)
Selective sorting
BROWN Waste that can be recycled (or organic waste)
RED sorting
Waste that cannot be
recycled (or hazardous waste)
Sorting
ORANGE Packaging and plastic bottles only
Waste: Why is recycling important?
Waste is a real problem. Too much waste is simply sent to landfill or incinerated when the best solution to limit our footprint 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.
A practical guide to your recycling program:
| 1 - Analyze the needs | -> What types of waste do you want to recycle?
Possible examples:
- Paper - Cardboard - General waste - Plastic bottles
- Cans - Milk and fruit juice cartons (Tetra Pack)
-> Identification of companies that collect waste for recycling |
| 2 - Define the objectives | -> Measure the volume of each type of waste
-> Negotiate with companies that collect waste for recycling
-> Define if recycling will be the subject of a profit center
-> Follow the evolution of volumes
-> Follow the evolution of types of waste
_< Compare these results to the main objectives of the company |
| 3 - Choose products and set up recycling | -> Choose suitable recycling products
-> Identify areas and install appropriate signage
-> Hire a cleaning service company and define the frequency of their intervention |
| 4 - Training | Successful on-site recycling requires:
-> Communicate clearly on the recycling program
-> Place intuitive posters and stickers at different recycling points
-> inform the public, at the scale of the site, by an effective display system
-> Train the people in charge of cleaning to ensure that they respect the recycling program |
Smart recycling. Rubbermaid offers a wide range of products to help you manage your waste and recycle it. These range from simple office bins for paper recycling, to central indoor and outdoor recycling stations, to mobile collection equipment capable of easily carrying additional loads.
Rubbermaid offers durable products. Not only do our recycling solutions contribute to increasing the recycling rate and reducing waste going to landfill, but the concept of sustainable development is integrated from their design and manufacture, which reduces the impact on the environment. .
Quality and solidity: Extending the lifespan of products makes them more environmentally friendly. Rubbermaid design and control guarantee very 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 search the world over for the best resources that meet our strict criteria of quality and environmental standards and we constantly strive to make our packaging even more respectful of the environment, by limiting the number of materials used and ensuring that they contain a maximum of recycled and recyclable materials.