Talking Points
Thank you for helping us spread the word and encouraging your network of businesses
and organizations to take the Recycling@Work pledge. We hope the following talking
points are helpful in sharing the program with others.
Collectively businesses and organizations can make a significant impact on our
national recycling rate by increasing recycling in the workplace.
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EPA estimates that as much as 45 percent of the 250 million tons of municipal
waste generated annually is generated at workplaces.
The overall goal of Recycling@Work (www.recyclingatwork.org) is to increase
recycling in workplace settings by inviting businesses, government agencies,
colleges and universities, schools, hospitals and other institutions to take the
Recycling@Work pledge.
Businesses and organizations who take the pledge commit to increasing their
recycling rate by 10 percent over a two-year period of common workplace
recyclables such as (e.g. paper, cardboard, beverage containers, batteries,
electronics, ink cartridges, food waste (optional);
Recycling@Work pledge is a joint Clinton Global Initiative commitment
between KAB and Alcoa Foundation, one of the sponsors of the program,
to increase U.S. recycling rates. The program is also sponsored by
Microsoft and Pepsico and is guided by a hand-picked advisory council,
comprised of government officials, sustainability experts and nonprof it
partners of KAB.
To date, more than 585 businesses and organizations have taken the
Recycling@Work pledge.
Recycling@Work makes good business sense.
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Recycling is an easy way to reduce your environmental impact.
By recycling more, your business or organization can realize potential cost
savings from reduced disposal costs and increased revenue generated from
recycling.
Recycling@Work is a great way to boost employee morale by engaging them in a
cause with environmental, social and economic benefits.
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Employees who feel they can make an impact on social and environmental issues
while on the job are twice as satisfied with work as those who don’t. - Net
Impact Study: “What Workers Want in 2012″
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More than 80 percent of US workers polled said they believe it is important to
work for a company or organization that makes the environment a top priority. National Geographic survey, February 2008
83 percent of consumers think companies should try to accomplish their
business goals while still trying to improve society and the environment. “Second Annual Public Opinion Poll on Sustainability” by Do Well, Do Good LLC
Whether your business or organization is new to recycling or you’re looking
for creative ways to increase employee participation, Keep America
Beautiful’s Recycling@Work program can help you achieve your recycling
goals.
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By going to www.RecyclingatWork.org and taking the pledge, businesses
and organizations can access:
 An exclusive offer to receive special discounts on recycling bins
 A suite of free workplace recycling tools, tips and templates
 Customizable promotional materials
 Employee engagement activities, and
 Best management practices.