There are 3R's in Surrey: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle your business waste

When you start to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle at work, you will soon realise the many benefits.

Surrey local authorities are supporting retailers in their efforts to reduce the amount of plastic bags being used in the county. We have designed some colourful eye-catching posters available for download, and would like to encourage shopkeepers to display them in their windows or in their premises.

We regularly host business waste minimisation seminars and workshops around the county. For details of when and where these are taking place please see our events - business page.

Please see the links below for more information.

It's easy

Reducing, reusing and recycling at work is straightforward and easy to do. It's easy to use less, reuse what you can and separate out materials to recycle from your other waste. All you have to do is get a good system in place. See our A-Z of recycling materials for a comprehensive list of waste management companies serving Surrey.

Smaller companies often feel they do not generate enough recyclable material. By joining in with neighbouring companies will make economies of scale more attractive to recycling contractors and more cost effective to businesses. If you would like to find out if there are any schemes operating near you please give us your details.

Fact: An amazing 93% of companies who started to recycle at work say it's easy to implement and maintain.

It saves space and can reduce clutter

Reducing, reusing and recycling often reduces clutter and improves the working environment. Less clutter also means increased safety around the workplace.

It's good for the environment

Waste in England has become one of the most pressing environmental issues. Reducing, reusing and recycling at work will help you reduce the environmental impact of your business.

Recycling your waste materials means they can be used again in new products and applications, instead of simply going to landfill where they generate harmful greenhouse gas emissions.

Fact: Recycling one tonne of aluminium saves 7 tonnes of CO2. That's equivalent to driving 19,600 miles.

It feels good

The feel good factor is undeniable. Ask your staff if they would like to do their bit, we are sure you will be encouraged by the response.

It saves money

Waste management costs money. Managing it unsustainably costs even more! Reducing and reusing your waste means you have no disposal costs at all but if you can't reduce or reuse it, recycling is a cost-effective method of dealing with your waste, simply because it is often cheaper when compared with general waste disposal. In many cases, businesses are able to save money on services like paper recycling (source: WRAP).

Additional information

There is more information on the links below.

• Downloadable artwork for your office
• Top tips to reduce, reuse and recycle
• Keeping up with new environmental legislation
• Waste management companies serving Surrey
• Recycling schemes in your area