Sample Lunch Day Handouts

Sample Launch Day Handouts

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• Sample One

  CONGRATULATIONS

   

  HERE IS YOUR NEW GARBAGE CAN

  NO, THIS IS NOT A JOKE!

   

  Please use it for food items, muffin wrappers, wax paper, fruit peelings, etc.

   

  When it is full, please take it to the nearest central waste area (there will be one large container centrally located for approximately every 15 desks). Regular sized waste cans and recycling containers will still be located in lunch rooms and elevator lobbies throughout the building.

   

  All recyclable materials, ie. paper, cans, bottles, polystyrene must be placed in the appropriate recycling containers in your area.

   

  We know that a lot of people are very emotionally attached to their garbage cans and we hope to make this transition as painless as possible.

   

  We also hope that these new receptacles do not disappear from offices. Therefore the first one will be free to all office occupants, after that there will be a charge of $2.50 to replace missing cans.

   

  WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?

   

  Our 2011/2012 plan includes a commitment to reduce our garbage by a further 20%. In order to do this we must only put those items that truly belong in the solid waste stream in our waste containers.  Most of the items that end up in the garbage are recyclable, such as paper, cans, and glass bottles.  By implementing this system we save money on waste hauling as well as on garbage bag usage. In testing this system we found that by only putting those items which truly were garbage, these containers only needed to be emptied once per week.

   

  We strongly suggest that staff invest in reusable mugs for coffee and other hot beverages. Staff that bring their lunch to work are encouraged to pack a litterless lunch. This can include reusable containers and lunch bags.  Not only will this cut down on waste but will save the number of trips you will have to make to empty your new waste container. We need to ensure that our operations are efficient, that we adhere to our environmental code of practice as well as all relevant legislation in terms of waste reduction. Your ongoing support of our waste reduction initiatives are important to everyone in maintaining our commitment to the environment and cost savings.

   

  Questions or suggestions?  Call your Recycling Coordinator.

   

  This letter is a template to be customized to work with your current recycling program.

• Sample Two

  Midpoint International Inc.

  Sample Program Launch Handout #2

   

  WE’RE SWITCHING OVER TO THE ‘GREEN POWER’ RECYCLING PROGRAM.

   

  On Monday, April 22 (Earth Day), we’re plugging into our new “Green Power” recycling program.  I’m one of the Green Captains whose job it is to make sure that we all understand the program so we can all support it and make it work.

   

  Recent waste audits (auditors went through our garbage to see what recyclable materials we were throwing out) show the following results:

   

  We’re currently recycling 39 tonnes of paper, bottles and cans per year.

   

  But, we’re also throwing out 16 tonnes of garbage every year.

   

  The waste audits show that 35% of that garbage (5.6 tonnes) should

  be going into recycling instead.

   

  We’d like to bring down that number by at least 2.8 tonnes (50%).

   

  And that’s where you and Green Power come in!

   

  Here’s how the program works:

   

  We are able to recycle many more materials. We use a desktop tray to recycle paper products and empty it when full into a central unit.  We also recycle bottles, cans, polystyrene (#6) and other plastics (#1, 2) in these units.  Everyone’s deskside garbage bin is removed on Friday, April 19 after work hours.  It’s replaced with a desktop mini garbage bin which we empty into the same central unit (which contains garbage and recycling slots).  Janitorial staff no longer go from desk to desk emptying garbage. 

   

  The Administration complex is the first to switch to Green Power - so it’s up to us to lead the way and to challenge other buildings to reduce their garbage as much as we do.  (I’ll be sending out information about a site challenge when all the buildings have the Green Power program in place).

   

  Some facts to remember when you feel “Oh, what’s the point of recycling”?

   

  Making bottles from recycled glass reduces water pollution by 50% and

  air pollution by 20%.

   

  Recycling 1 tonne of paper saves 17 trees being logged for virgin pulp.  Remember trees are the lungs of the planet so keeping trees helps us

  all breathe a little easier.

   

  Reducing garbage reduces the need for landfill space in our community and reduces pollution.  In the future, it will also reduce our garbage waste disposal costs.  Increasing recycling gives resources to environmental industries which means they use virgin materials less. 

   

   

  Please turn overleaf for a quick reference on how to effectively recycle your materials.

   

   

  Desktop Bins	What materials go in each bin
  Green recycling tray	All paper-type waste, i.e., white and colored paper, photocopier paper, fax paper, envelopes with windows, kraft envelopes, file folders, post-it notes, etc.
  Mini garbage bin	Everything that isn’t recyclable, i.e., kleenex, foil, candy wrappers, envelopes with plastic lining, food waste, coffee grinds, tea bags, etc.
  Central Recycling Unit	What materials go in each bin
  ‘Paper’ slot	All paper-type waste, i.e., white and colored paper, photocopier paper, fax paper, envelopes with windows, kraft envelopes, file folders, post-it notes, etc. NB No courier or envelopes with plastic lining - these are garbage
  ‘Newspaper’ slot	Newspapers, magazines, flyers, boxboard, etc.
  ‘Polystyrene’ slot	Coffee cups, food containers, plates, knives, forks (check for #6 and/or PS written on the container).  You can also put packaging shapes (computer packaging) and peanut shapes in this slot.
  Bottles Cans Plastics slots	Glass bottles, cans, #1 & 2 plastics (pop and water bottles) NB Please don’t put Toner Bottles in here.  Please call the manufacturer to return them for reuse.
  ‘Garbage’ slot	Everything that isn’t recyclable, i.e., kleenex, foil, candy wrappers, envelopes with plastic lining, food waste, coffee grinds, tea bags, etc.
  Cardboard Centre	Flatten all cardboard boxes, etc., going into this container.

   

  Thanks very much for supporting our new program.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to call me at: ______________.  And please remember, deskside garbage bins disappear on Friday night, April 19. 

   

  Don’t forget to come along to the launch in the cafeteria on Monday April 22.  We’ll have a display as well as a draw with some exciting prizes.

   

  See you there.

   

   

   

   

   

  ______________________

  Green Captain

• Sample Three

  Midpoint International Inc - Sample Program Launch Handout #3
  
  Waste Reduction and Awareness Program
  
  Introduction
  In 1999, the government announced the Green Operations policy which states that all federal departments and agencies must develop environmental action plans and initiatives in the areas of waste, energy, water, pronouncement, land use, human resource and fleet management.
  
  This Program has been developed to help implement the federal policy requirements as they relate to the office environment. The first initiative is waste reduction.
  
  Baseline Waste Study
  A baseline study, conducted in October 1999, of the waste produced, indicates that we are currently recycling 143,220kg of paper, cans, glass, and polystyrene each year. This is excellent!
  
  However, this study also indicates that 46% of the 64,448 kg of waste which is being sent to a landfill could be reused or recycled.
  
  This Awareness Program is designed to help divert this waste from landfill. It includes an increase in the number of recycling centers on each floor, the replacement of regular deskside waste bins with desktop Mini Bins, and an employee awareness program.
  
  What is a Desktop Mini Bin?
  A deskop Mini Bin is a small container that replaces your traditional deskside waste container. It can be placed on top of your desk or in some other convenient location at your workstation.
  
  Why Use Your Desktop Mini Bin?
  This desktop Mini Bin will make you aware of the types and amounts of waste that you are producing. Most of the waste typically generated at our workstations, aside from paper, is related to items we choose to bring into the office such as coffee cups, take-out food containers etc. The desktop Mini Bins wil make us more aware of the waste we generate and how that waste can be reduced, reused and recycled. The desktop Mini Bins should help us consider alternatives such as reusable coffee mugs and reusable food containers. When using desktop Mini Bins, employees from other departments found innovative ways to reduce the amount of waste that they sent to landfill by up to 93%.
  
  This Sounds Really Easy So Far - What's the Catch?
  The cleaning staff will continue to empty your deskside paper recycling box, but the catch is that they will no longer collect garbage from your work area. We would like you to empty your desktop Mini Bin into the appropriate compartment of one of the multi-material containers located at convenient locations on your floor. This will allow you to sort your recyclables into the appropriate streams, and to stretch your legs at the same time.
  
  Thank you for your Concern!!