The average U.S. office worker uses 10,000 sheets of copy paper each year, according to the EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency), that’s 4 million tons of copy paper annually!
But not all offices recycle, meaning that valuable recyclables like paper, cans and bottles end up in the landfill, instead of being made into new products.
If you’re an ardent recycler at home, there’s nothing worse than watching your co-workers toss paper and soda cans into th trash because your office doesn’t have a recycling program. But don’t get discouraged; following our step-by-step guide, you can set up an office recycling program that can both conserve the planet’s resources and save your organization money.
