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Waste
has become an increasingly difficult environmental
and economic problem, one which affects us all and
to which we all contribute. Individuals, at home
or at work, have a vital role to play in schemes
to reduce waste.
Today's complex, technologically based society,
combined with population growth, has led to the
generation of enormous quantities of waste. As more
businesses and organisations consider the effects
of their activities on the environment, waste generated
at work is increasingly receiving attention. More
and more, the production of waste is seen as a form
of inefficiency and misuse of resources, which has
both economic and environmental implications for
individual companies and the country as a whole.
Park View Homes has many recycling programs in effect
to help reduce our waste.
Paper
and Cardboard
Paper and cardboard are two of the most regularly
found materials in our office place. Weve
all printed something out unnecessarily, or used
more than we need to. So recycling rather than throwing
away helps to reduce the amount of waste we produce
in our office.
Green
Waste and Building Materials
Our tradesmen may not have the same recycling needs
as our office workers however theres
still a need for a recycling program. Often its
possible to re-use or recycle the by-products from
our work sites.
Scrap
Metal Recycling
Scrap metal is a valuable raw material; recycling
scrap metal helps to save such resources as ore
and coal, as well as to reduce noxious emissions
entering the atmosphere. All of our scrap metal
is sent for recycling on a regular basis.
Printer
Cartridges
Recycling printer ink cartridges is another way
of doing our bit in the workplace. There are services
available that will take our used cartridges, refill
with ink and return for us to use again.
Electrical
Equipment
Most 21st century businesses operate using a range
of electrical items and technological equipment
and as technology changes, old equipment
is often left on the scrapheap. There are specialist
recycling companies that will collect items on behalf
of our business, wipe all stored information before
selling the items on to the developing world or
using parts in new equipment.
Used
Vehicle Fluids
During vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair
activities, engine oil and other products are properly
stored and sent to recycling locations for processing.
Recycling used motor oil helps protect the environment
while conserving a valuable petroleum resource.
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