Protecting our Planet■ Ensure a sustainable future for our world. Encourage

colleagues to consider the environment - reduce waste in

the workplace by recycling more.

■ There are probably more recyclable materials in the

workplace than any other environment. Simply by

applying the same recycling standards in the workplace

as we do in the home, such as separating recyclable

waste streams, we can meet local community and

European waste management targets.

■ By 2015 across the EU all paper, glass, textiles, plastic

and metal will no longer go to landfill. By exceeding

recycling targets in the office as well as at home, we can

look forward to a much more sustainable future.

■ Profit from Recycling – reduce the financial cost of your

waste management. By recycling in the workplace, you

are in fact doing your business a favour. It is estimated

that businesses lose up to 4.5% of annual turnover

through avoidable waste.

Recycling in your offi ces,made simple and intuitive!

Practical Guide to set up a recycling programme!

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Why does recycling matter?

Waste is a big problem. Every year, billions of tonnes of household, offi ce and school waste. Too much of this material is still being sent to landfi ll sites or being incinerated, when the best solution to reduce our environmental impact is to recycle and compost as much of our waste as possible.

On average, each person throws away seven times their own body weight (about 500kg) in rubbish every year. Yet it has been estimated that up to 80% of the contents of our dustbins could be recycled or composted.

The 2007/08 EU Waste Framework Directive, due to come into force in 2010, has set EU-wide targets for recycling 50% of household waste by 2020. There is also a requirement for separate collection and recycling of paper, glass, metals and plastic by 2015.

Recycling in the workplace plays a fundamental role in helping to solve our overall national waste problem. By doing so, busi-nesses can make signifi cant cost savings and turn waste into a resource. Currently in most workplaces, the real cost of waste is often between 5 and 20 times the cost of disposal, depending on the size of the company. Reducing the volume of waste sent to landfi ll and increasing the amount we recycle will not only contribute to a greener environment but it will also help businesses to economise.

“Recycling in the workplace plays a

fundamental role in helping to solve our

overall national waste problem”.

“Businesses can make signifi cant cost savings and turn waste into a

resource!”.

Recycling in the workplace need not be a laborious task. It is a straight-forward and manageable way to improve the environment as well as the running of a business. By cooperating, your workplace will help to make a real difference to the future.

Did you know?

By using both sides of A4 paper, your workplace could

save 4 500 € per year.

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Three years ago Leeds Metropolitan University replaced a cardboard box-based paper and card recycling system with a new

programme based on the use of Rubbermaid products. It chose Slim Jim and Untouchable plastic recycling bins and Glutton

Recycling Stations with accompanying posters. It now recycles all types of materials instead of just paper and the recycling level

has soared to 75%, with the university aiming to raise this to 90% within a further 18 months.

“Rubbermaid bins are made of strong plastic and have a tremendous amount of

longevity,” says Brian Bolton, Campus Services Manager at Leeds Metropolitan

University. “Bins made of cheaper plastics often break easily and metal bins rust.

We expect to be able to keep the Rubbermaid bins for decades.” The Rubber-

maid solution has also helped Leeds Metropolitan University realise considerable

savings. As well as eliminating the cost of new cardboard boxes every two weeks,

the university is now recycling three times more materials. This has helped to cut

the cost of disposing of the university’s general waste from £200,000 per year

to just £80,000.

Within one year of the Rubbermaid solution being implemented, Leeds Metropolitan

University achieved fi rst place in the rankings of the most environmentally friendly universities in the UK by People & Planet.

How Rubbermaid helped Revolutionise Recycling at Leeds

Metropolitan University

Brian BoltonCampus Services Manager at Leeds

Metropolitan University.

Award Winning Concept

■ Measure the volume of each single waste type

■ Negotiate with your contractors who pick up recycling waste

■ Define if recycling will be a profit centre

■ Track volume trends, track material trends

■ Measure these results against main objectives

■ Get buy-in from your management

2. Set Objectives

Practical guide to set up your recycling programme:

Did you know?

■ Every employee generates 75 kg of paper waste in a year

Possible examples:

- paper - plastic cups

- cardboard - cans

- plastic bottles - general waste

■ Identification of contractors who pick up recycling waste

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1. Analyse Needs

■ Choose appropriate recycling products

■ Identify key areas for recycling points and put up adequate signage

■ Contract with recycling contractors and define frequency

3. Choose Products and Implement Recycling

Rubbermaid offers Sustainable Products

Not only do our recycling solutions help you to increase recycling rates and reduce waste to landfi ll, they are designed and manufactured as sustainable products themselves, helping to further reduce overall environmental impact.

Rubbermaid has the ideal solutions to help you set up a Recycling Programme.

Rubbermaid offers a wide range of products to help you actively manage and recycle your waste. This includes everything from desk side containers for paper recycling to complete indoor and outdoor recycling stations and mobile collection equipment for handling larger loads with ease.

How can Rubbermaid Commercial Products help me recycle?

■ Quality and Durability: Longer lifespan products improve sustainability. Rubbermaid’s products are designed and tested to be of the highest quality and durability-Lower replacement costs.

■ Recyclable: Rubbermaid’s sustainable plastic, aluminium and steel products are engineered with the environ-ment in mind. When a product does fi nally reach the end of its useful life, it is recyclable.

■ Recycled Content: Many of Rubbermaid’s sustainable plastic, aluminium and steel products have a signifi cant recycled content. This lessens environmental impact by reducing the demand for raw materials.

Manufacturing, Sourcing and Packaging

Rubbermaid Commercial Products has made a real and signifi cant commitment to clean, sustainable manufacturing. We search the world over to fi nd the best resources that will meet our stringent quality and environmental standards and continually strive to make our packaging more sustainable, using less material and a higher recycled and recyclable content.

Did you know? Zero factory emissions on all Rubbermaid products made in U.S.A.

100% of our Nonconforming product is reground and reuses.

Environmentally Responsible Products■ Post-Consumer Resin (PCR) contentRubbermaid offers a full line of recycling products that contain 30% post consumer recycled resin.■ Environmental Stewardship – environmentally conscious recycling products enhance facilities’ sustainability.

Products made with PCR close the recycling loop by incorporating recycled material into new products!

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Central Stations1-2 Glutton containersper open area

>> Ideal for central waste sortationIn open areas such as copier room, canteen, hallways

Offi ces

Slim Jim containersWith wide choice of lids

Soft wastebasket with saddle bin

Deskside recycling

For your exterior:

1 Howard Classic with Bottle opening1 Howard Classic for General Waste

Canteen / Cafeteria3-4 Slim Jim containers1 Cup’n Stack lid1 Bottle lid1 General Waste lid>> The ideal products next to your vending machines

Triple Recycling Cart MegaBRUTE®

>> waste collection in smaller areassuch as administration offi ces

>> waste collection for higher capacity= more productivity

... and to pick it all up:

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Central Stations

Recommended Waste streams:

Glutton® ContainersThe 4-Stream and the 2-Stream Glutton® Waste and Recycling Stations provide a centralised collection of Waste. Ideal for your open areas such as hallways, copier room.

The Glutton® Waste and Recycling Station includes removable Slim Jim® liners, a unifying lid frame with a variety of restrictive-opening tops, and both an iconic and icon and word label pack. All of these elements are provided together as one kit.

174L recycling station provides collection for up to 2 waste streams (87L each)

348L recycling station provides collection for up to 4 waste streams (87L each)

Flexible Central Station to meet a variety of applications■ Select the appropriate restrictive-opening hole shape, based on the needs of the particular waste streams. ■ Intuitive stickers with icons for identification included. ■ Appearance of a dedicated, unified Recycling Station drives recycling participation and compliance.■ Smooth surfaces and rounded corners for easier cleaning.■ Recycling station lid hinged in the middle for easy opening and won’t slide off unit.

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■ MULTIPLE stream SORTATION :1, 2, 3 and 4 waste stream configurations to meet the varying segmentation needs: general waste, bottles, cans, paper.■ Ergonomic access : With front door for easy waste removal.■ Bag holders: To avoid polyliner lifting.

Element Recycling Station

Offi ces

Deskside recylingA. Soft Wastebasket

■ Efficient waste disposal.■ Durable, will not rust, chip or peel.

B. Saddle Bin

■ Can be positioned inside or outside for effective recycling.■ Available in green, black, grey, blue.

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Paper General waste

Recommended Waste streams:

Bottles/ Cans

Slim Jim® Containers

Slim Jim® Venting Channels:

■ Patented venting channels reduce the pull force required to lift out full can liners.■ Moulded base grips offer better control during emptying.■ Four pull-through holes and can liner cinches eliminate knotting.■ Exists in 60L and 87L.

Slim Jim® lidsAvailable in different colours for effective waste separation and recycling

Swing lid and hinged lid for general waste

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Handle Top Bottle/Cans LidPaper Lid Hinge Lid Swing Lid

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Cup’n Stack lidThe ideal product next to your vending machines.

■ Intuitive and productive solution dedicated to cup collection.■ The easiest and most efficient way to collect cups.

• 750 Cup Capacity • High capacity reservoir for leftover liquid with Funnel Top• Sleek Design for tight spaces • Enhanced ergonomics for ease of emptying and cleaning • Easier to use, to keep clean, and faster to empty

+500% more capacity (with stacking system versus without stacking system).■ Fits our Slim Jim 87L (see detail under tab: Offices).

Recommended Waste streams:

Plastic coffee cups Bottles/ Cans General wasteGlass

Perforated Steel Design with a clean, modern appearance.

■ Recycling lids: cans and general waste.■ Ideal for your outside areas.■ Adjustable levelers provide stability.■ Dual retainer bands secure poly bags.■ Available in different colours to match every environment.■ Rigid plastic liner offers easy maintenance.

Howard Classics

For your exterior:Rubbermaid has a wide range of decorative smoking management solutions, for more details go to: www.cataloguerubbermaid.com

Waste Collection

Triple Recycling Cart

This high capacity cart enables multi-stream sortation for efficient, cost-effective waste collection.

■ Cart carries 3 high-capacity vinyl bags. ■ PVC lined, leak-proof vinyl bag with zippered front access makes waste removal easier (Bags sold separately).■ Each bag holds up to 128.7L, reducing the frequency of trips to empty waste and improving productivity.■ Compact footprint - only 56 cm wide for easy mobility inside tight spaces.

MAXIMISE PRODUCTIVITY!The Triple Capacity Cart can be customised to suit your facility’s specific needs.Choose from a wide variety of high-capacity bags, storage options, and sorta-tion accessories to create flexible solutions that support recycling and green cleaning.

Improve productivity and help reduce labour costs with the Rubbermaid Collection solutions.

MegaBRUTE®

Mobile waste collector: larger capacity giving you higher productivity

■ Easily manoeuvrable – Turns within its own axis and fits in tight environments.■ High capacity: 450 L.■ 200 L metal polyliner retainer & usable with 87 L Slim Jim®.■ Two outward opening doors allow access to contents.■ Optional lid fully covers waste and supplies.

Rear doors allow contents removal

Secure a cans liner and flips up for easy access to storage area

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Success of recycling on site is based on :■ Clearly communicating about your recycling programme

■ Putting intuitive stickers and posters up at recycling points

■ Creating awareness across the site, with awareness posters for encouragement

■ Training cleaners to ensure they are fully engaged in the recycling programme

4. Training

ASK FOR A STARTER KIT TO HELP YOU!!

How Rubbermaid helped Revolutionise Recycling at Leeds

Metropolitan University

Brian BoltonCampus Services Manager at Leeds

Metropolitan University.

How did Brian Bolton kick off their recycling programme?

Create a launch campaign / kick-off

Implementing a Campaign to Boost Recycling Levels

In order to improve the recycling level on campus, Leeds Metropolitan University implemented a communications campaign to raise awareness of

the importance of recycling amongst the student body. The campaign involved prominently hanging posters all over the campus and distributing

leafl ets in the university’s main reception areas that displayed images of the new Rubbermaid recycling bins, making the students aware of the

newly revamped recycling programme. The posters and leafl ets also clearly indicated which materials could be recycled and which ones could not

be, showing images of glass, plastic and aluminium materials inside a large ‘yes’ circle and images of potentially hazardous materials inside a large

‘no’ cross. This is often a source of confusion for students and staff so properly communicating what (and how) to recycle is very important.

Leeds Metropolitan University also went to speak directly with the students and staff, using several major campus-wide activities to further spread

the recycling message. The university has a ‘freshers festival’ at the beginning of each academic year in order to orientate new students to uni-

versity life. It took advantage of this well-attended event to set up a stand and inform the students about the recycling programme. There is also

a ‘staff development festival’ held later in the year, providing the university with another ideal opportunity to communicate in person as well, this

time to the university staff. In order to attract as much attention as possible to its stand and to transmit the recycling message most effectively,

the university implemented some creative ideas: It organized quiz competitions on the stands, complete with prizes, regarding what could and

could not go into the recycle bins. This not only made it fun but also helped the students and staff better understand the recycling process.

“At Leeds Metropolitan University we’ve made a major effort to promote the recycling programme to both stu-

dents and staff,” says Brian Bolton. “This is key to a successful campaign, and I would highly recommend similar

outreach tactics to other universities or schools desiring to boost recycling on campus. I would also recommend

using Rubbermaid solutions since their design – including the various shaped lid apertures – make it very clear and

easy to understand what should be recycled and where, greatly facilitating the communications process.”

Purchase your recycling bins from Rubbermaid and ask for OUR RECYCLING STARTER KIT to help set up your programme.Use our posters to guide and encourage recycling in your offi ce.

Incentive Posters

Recycling Point

Product StickersSlim Jim (various visuals available) Glutton (various visuals available) Lids (various visuals available)

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1 ton of recycled plastic saves enough fuel to refill your car 30 times.

Recycling paper helps save trees,1 ton of recycled paper saves up to 17 trees.

Recycling 1 ton of aluminium savesenough to run a 60 Watt light bulb for 20 years.

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Canteen/ Cafeteria Ref Designation Material Dimensions (cm) Capacity Colours

256R Recycling Center Glutton Polypropylene 134.6 x 61 x 90.2 348 L

256T Recycling Center 1/2 Glutton Polypropylene 64.5 x 61 x 90.2 174 L

2705 Cup’n Stack lid for 3540 Polypropylene 52 x 30 x 10 -

S3EG Howard Classics Bottle Lid Powder coated Ø 45.7 x 90.1 95 L

S3ET Howard Classics Funnel Top Powder coated Ø 45.7 x 90.1 95 L

S3SST Howard Classics Funnel Top Stainless steel Ø 45.7 x 90.1 95 L

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Ref Designation Material Dimensions (cm) Capacity Colours

256R Recycling Center Glutton Polypropylene 134.6 x 61 x 90.2 348 L

256T-73 Recycling Center 1/2 Glutton Polypropylene 64,5 x 61 x 90.2 174 L

3486037 Element Recycling Station - 1-stream Waste Powder Coated Steel 36.0 x 44.5 x 94.0 95 L

3486038 Element Recycling Station - 2-stream Paper/Waste Powder Coated Steel 62.0 x 42.0 x 92.5 105 L

3486039 Element Recycling Station - 2-stream Waste/Bottles-Cans Powder Coated Steel 62.0 x 42.0 x 92.5 105 L

3486040 Element Recycling Station - 2-stream Paper/Bottles-Cans Powder Coated Steel 62.0 x 42.0 x 92.5 105 L

3486041 Element Recycling Station - 3-stream Paper/Waste/Bottles-Cans Powder Coated Steel 98.0 x 44.5 x 94.0 200 L

3486042 Element Recycling Station - 4-stream Paper/Bottle/Waste/Cans Powder Coated Steel 123.5 x 47.5 x 94.5 266 L

Ref Designation Material Dimensions (cm) Capacity Colours

9W71 Mega BRUTE® Mobile Waste Collector 1 pack Structural web HDPE 133 x 70 x 108 450 L

9W72 Mega BRUTE® Mobile Waste Collector Lid Structural web HDPE 125 x 76 x 26 -

9T92 Triple Capacity Cart Polypropylene/Aluminium 131.4 x 55.9 x 111.8 -

6179 Waste Cover & Storage Compartment Polypropylene 44.8 x 31.8 x 6 -

9T80 Vinyl bag PVC 83.8 x 26.7 x 44.5 129 L

9T81 Compact Fabric Replacement Bag PVC 83.8 x 26.7 x 44.5 129 L

9T82 Disinfecting Caddies Polypropylene 19.1 x 35.6 x 20.3 -

9T89 Triple Waste Bag Holder Steel/NA 31.8 x 7.6 x 0.3 - -

9T90 Pocket Fabric Organiser Polyester 66.0 x 50.2 x 3.8 -

9T93-01 Recycling Bags Set PVC 44.4 x 26.7 x 83.8 129 L/bag

9T93-00 Recycling Bag for Triple Cart PVC 44.4 x 26.7 x 83.8 129 L/bag

Ref Designation Material Dimensions (cm) Capacity Colours

2950 Saddle Bin fits 2956, 2957 Polyethylene 26.5 x 12 x 29.5 4.5 L

2952 Rectangular Wastebasket Polyethylene 25 x 17 x 25.7 7.7 L

2955 Rectangular Wastebasket Polyethylene 28.9 x 21 x 30.8 12.9 L

2956 Rectangular Wastebasket Polyethylene 36.5 x 26 x 38 26.6 L

2957 Rectangular Wastebasket Polyethylene 38.7 x 27.9 x 50.5 39 L

3541 Slim Jim Container Polyethylene 58.7 x 27.9 x 63 60 L

3540-07 Slim Jim® with Venting Channels Polyethylene 55.8 x 27,9 x 76,2 87 L

3540-60 Slim Jim® with Venting Channels Polyethylene 55.8 x 27.9 x 76.2 87 L

2673-60 Swing Lid fits all Slim Jim® High impact styrene 52.3 x 29.4 x 12.7 -

2674-00 Hinge Lid fits all Slim Jim® Polypropylene 55.6 x 34.1 x 3.1 -

3540 Slim Jim® Container Polyethylene 50.8 x 27.9 x 76.2 87 L

2688-88 Handle Top for 3540, 3541 Polypropylene 51.8 x 29 x 12.1 -

2692-88 Bottle Lid for 3540, 3541 Polypropylene 51.8 x 29 x 12.1 -

2703-88 Paper Lid for 3540, 3541 Polypropylene 51.8 x 29 x 12.1 -