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.