It is more important than ever to ensure every business is recycling where possible. But knowing what can be recycled and what bin it needs to go is often the first hurdle! Encouraging others to recycle not only supports the environment but helps local communities come together to fight pollution and reduce harmful gases.
1. Make Recycling Bins Visible & Accessible 🗑️
Place clearly labelled recycling bins in high-traffic areas like kitchens, break rooms, and near printers. As cleaners, we often see bins tucked away in corners — out of sight, out of mind. Easy access makes all the difference.
2. Use Clear Signage with Visuals ♻️
Confusion leads to contamination. Use bold signage with images to show exactly what can and can’t be recycled. We recommend a colour-coded system — it makes recycling almost automatic.
3. Lead by Example 👀
Encourage managers and team leaders to model good recycling habits. When leadership takes it seriously, others follow. We’ve seen that top-down participation makes recycling a part of the culture.
4. Educate & Remind Regularly 📝
Host short info sessions or share monthly tips via email or noticeboards. As part of our cleaning routines, we often find recycling bins misused simply because people aren’t sure what goes where.
5. Appoint “Green Champions” 🏅
Nominate a few team members to take ownership of the recycling program. They can answer questions, keep bins organised and help drive new initiatives.
6. Reduce First, Then Recycle 📉
Encourage habits like printing double-sided, using reusable mugs and containers, or ditching plastic water bottles. Less waste means less cleaning and more sustainable spaces – a win-win.
7. Celebrate Progress 🏆
Share recycling milestones, like how many kilograms of paper were recycled last month. Small wins create momentum – and we love walking into offices where people are excited about being green.
8. Partner with a Green Cleaning Company 🫱🏻🫲🏽
Using eco-friendly products and supporting recycling efforts is part of our everyday routine. When your cleaning team is on board, recycling becomes part of the cleaning culture, not an afterthought.
A strong recycling plan doesn’t just help the planet — it also puts your business ahead. It can support your journey toward environmental certifications like ISO 14001, and show staff and clients alike that you’re serious about sustainability.
At GCC, we use commercially viable, environmentally friendly cleaning chemicals and work with your existing processes — or help you build new ones — to reduce waste, increase efficiency, and make recycling second nature.