Balers and Large Corportaion Recycling Programs
Someone once said “A lot can be accomplished if we all do a little.” Actually, I think that was me, but I can be profound sometimes. The truth is that we don’t have to commit thousands of dollars or hundreds of hours to make a difference. The same holds true for companies, organizations, and corporations. We can make a difference if we all do something!
To all the CEO’s, Company Presidents, Managers, Middle Managers and dedicated workers – GET INVOLVED! I was shocked recently when I traveled to a very large internationally known company to discuss recycling cardboard, Styrofoam and plastic that they are currently throwing into a dumpster (actually many, many dumpsters) to be hauled away. You would all know the name of the company and I will not divulge it here but I bring it up to make a point. While recycling is a growing industry, many companies completely ignore the trend!
Maybe they don’t see the value of recycling in both monetary and environmental terms. Maybe they are too busy in a very bad economy to consider the effects and benefits of recycling. Maybe someone has not taken the time to bring it to their attention. Whatever the reason, I believe that Corporate America does care! If I am right and if you care (which I believe you do), do a little research into your company’s recycling policies and make a suggestion to you superior that they do something to help.
To help you, here are some of the benefits of recycling:
- It usually doesn’t cost, it pays! Recycling of cardboard, plastic, Styrofoam, aluminum, carpet padding, shrink or stretch wrap, or even insulating material from the manufacture of appliances, car headboards, etc. has a value when baled and sold to recycling mills. Add to that the savings of not paying to have the stuff hauled away, and most balers can be paid for in less than a year. Recycle and save.
- Environmental savings can help your grandchildren! Recycling takes materials out of landfills that can and do pollute the very groundwater you, your children and your grandchildren are now drinking as well as the air we all breathe. Baby Boomers – most of you are in positions of authority. Take advantage of that position now before they send you “off to pasture”. Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush have all tried to establish a legacy – something to be remembered for – before they left office. Before you leave office, make a mark with your recycling ideas. Now is the time – Now is the place.
- Goodwill adds substantial value to the bottom line! If you want to directly add value to company stocks, there is substantial goodwill value to any company by recycling. Most of you already know that. I know you know because look at the advertising that comes out of your front office. Promoting a greener company pay big dividends. Don’t miss out on this. Recycle and let the world know you recycle.
I challenge you to make your mark towards the greening of America. The next time you pick up your 6 year old grandchild, know that you did your best to make his life better. You inherited a great place to live, work and thrive. Pass it on!
