Ever wonder what are recycling bins made of? The answer to that question has a varied and interesting list of results. Here are a few examples of the materials used to make dustbins. Recycled Waste Bins These corrugated recycling bins are made from 50 percent recycled material. The outer layer consists of 35 percent recycled office waste. Plastic Lumber Plastic lumber bins are made of 100 percent recycled milk jugs. The plastic jugs are remade into engineered, preformed boards that are then assembled into recycle…

Due to the recent pandemic, thousands of employees have experienced the huge shift of moving from a traditional workspace to home offices. For organizations that put sustainability at the forefront and are diligent about educating workers about recycling programs, how do these efforts continue when staff are offsite? As you might suspect, there are many reasons why recycling at home might pose different challenges to your remote employees. But rest assured, your sustainability efforts can still succeed! In this article, we outline some challenges and…

Recycling is something most people are taught about at a young age, but how much do you really know about it? Do you know what happens to your plastic water bottle after you toss it away? Do you know why plastic in the ocean is a problem? Whether you’re looking for new ways to be sustainable, or new videos to watch in your spare time, this list is sure to surprise you with shockingly informative points about recycling! A Plastic Ocean Documentary This 2016 film…

Busch Systems® Sustainable City Series containers are hassle-free when it comes to installation. Each container is individually boxed using cardboard with high-recycled content and each associated lid is boxed within the container box to ensure safe transport. TO INSTALL YOUR SUSTAINABLE CITY SERIES CONTAINERS: 1. Unbox the assembled unit 2. Insert the recycling/waste bag into the liner (Optional) TO INSTALL YOUR SUSTAINABLE CITY SERIES TETHER KIT: 1. Push the tether through the eyelet on the bin 2. Loop one end of the tether through its…

Have you ever been sitting at your desk and witness a co-worker throwing a pop can into the trashcan RIGHT BESIDE the Recycling? Or seen a trashcan overflowing with balled up papers and an empty blue-bin right beside it? This is a common phenomenon. Many people believe recycling is just too difficult. The question is, what exactly is it that’s so hard about Recycling, and ultimately, what can be done to make it easier? Material Miscommunication Although it may seem like a simple concept, there…