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When a facility reduces the volume of waste it generates, it can achieve corresponding savings through decreased hauling fees and avoided disposal charges. For example, many of our customers have been able to significantly reduce their trash expense by reducing trash container size, limiting the frequency of pick-ups, and therefore decreasing their overall disposal costs. Combine that with the potential for increased recycling revenues, and you've got a positive financial impact that's hard to ignore. That bottom line benefit accrues to the broader regional economy, as well. In fact, studies have shown that sorting and processing recyclables actually contributes to a positive overall employment picture for many regions and municipalities. It's good for the environment… Waste reduction, reuse and recycling allows organizations to use fewer raw materials and conserve natural resources, preserving landfill space, minimizing energy use, and reducing pollution. Again, the impact is difficult to ignore. It's good for business… More and more organizations have built corporate social responsibility into their mission, business strategy, and day to day operations. They understand that committing to sustainable business practices like recycling creates a positive impression with the people who matter most, both inside and outside their organizations. And increasingly, customers, partners and shareholders are making purchase, partnership and financial decisions based on performance along an expanded set of metrics that include measures of corporate social responsibility. |
