In addition to recycling incoming items on behalf of our clients, we maximise in-house recycling wherever possible. We avoid using the Christchurch City Council kerbside recycling wheelie bin, as only around 70% of its contents are ultimately recycled.
Some of our current recycling procedures include:
- Die-cut foldable boxes are unfolded and saved for reuse
- Packaging is saved for reuse
- Cardboard goes to a cardboard recycling service
- If appropriate, printing is done on the reverse side of used paper
- Laser printer paper is recycled separately to other paper
- Refilled toner cartridges are used and any which cannot be refurbished are taken in for shredding at a specialist toner supply company
- Old paint pails and cardboard banana boxes are used for interim sorting stages and for storage
- Where possible second hand, discarded, or repairable plant and equipment is obtained rather than purchasing new items
- Food waste goes into a garden compost bin
There is always more that can be done but sometimes it is a compromise between the cost (and time) and the benefits achieved.
We also have a range of other measures that reduce our impact on the environment.