Following are a set of P2 options you may wish to implement. No option is perfect for everyone, but sometimes options that have worked at one facility can work at yours. They might also serve as inspiration. |
Reviewed Office OptionsOptions below have reviewed by pollution prevention specialists. They are commonly recommended and implemented for facilities. |
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| Recycle fluorescent bulbs | |
| Flurescent bulbs and mercury vapor lights can sometimes be considered hazardous waste. Keep isolated from othe solid wastes and locate a company that recycles them. | |
| Office Paper | |
| Use office paper with at least 30% recycled content. | |
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| Paper Recycling | ||
| Recycle used office paper internally. Make scratch pads using the unused side of the paper and have employees use this instead of store-bought scratch pads. Once both sides of the paper have been used, take the paper to a paper recycling collection center. Or, donate used paper that still has one clean side to local area schools. | ||
| Paper | ||
| Non-sensative papers or documents are recycled inhouse as note paper or shredded packing material. Sensative papers or documents are shredded and disposed of. | ||
| Aluminum Cans | ||
| All personnel must recycle any and all soda and drink cans. | ||
| Facility closure | ||
| Facility will be closed, no lamps will be removed by facility/company in the future | ||
| Aluminum Cans | ||
| Employees may recycle aluminum cans in designated areas around the facility. | ||
| Paper Re-Use | ||
| Shredded paper generated in all areas of the plant is donated to the local Humane Society Animal Shelter. It is used as bedding, litter, training, etc. | ||
| Paper Recycling | ||
| Sensative papers or documents are collected in shred bins around the facility. The shred bins are picked up by a company that shreds and then recycles the shredded paper. | ||
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The Zero Waste Network is a project of the University of Texas at Arlington's Enviornmental Training institute. The tools on this site are presented free of charge to help you find pollution prevention alternatives that work for your facility. They were originally developed throught the support of grant funding from the United States Environmental Protection Agency and contributions from several state, private and non-governmental entities. If you need assistance implementing these options contact us, or enroll in one of our upcoming classes .
