What resources are available for businesses that want to start recycling?

If you want to start a recycling program for your business, or even just expand your existing program, there are plenty of resources available online to help you get going.

 

Waste Reduction Week inCanada

Check out RCBC's Waste Reduction Week page for a complete resource kit for business, a booklet of tips, and case studies of successful waste reduction plans for six BC businesses. 

Metro Vancouver's Smart Steps

SmartSteps is a program of tools, technical assistance and information to help your business become more eco-efficient and more competitive. The goal is to help you find specific, cost-effective actions you can take to reduce the amount of materials and energy your business uses. 

BC Hydro

BC Hydro's website has a huge resevoir of information to help your business become more energy efficient, including financial incentives for replacing inefficient technologies, planning guides and many other programs. 

David Suzuki Foundation

The David Suzuki At Work Toolkit is a downloadable guide that offers everything you need to green your office is in one place. It includes step-by-step tips on how to get started, advice on how to motivate coworkers and sample activities.

 

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