Implementing a recycling program is thankfully becoming the norm for businesses these days. Recycling saves money, helps preserve valuable resources and can help promote a cleaner image.
However, maintaining an effective recycling program is not an easy task. Program managers face the major challenge of preventing waste contamination at the source. This is especially difficult in public places such as malls, parks or sidewalks where waste types are often mixed extensively. The recovered quality of the waste in these areas is particularly dependent upon a pro-active and green-educated recycler.
The following are some guidelines that can assist program managers in implementing a recycling program that helps recyclers sort material before they discard it.
