Recycling Resources
Our 24 FREE downloadable resources will help your business at each step of the journey.
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Social media posts
Social media assets which can be used to promote the workplace recycling changes and the businessofrecycling.com website
6 filesCase Study: Kingston University
Learn how Kingston University improved their recycling scheme
PDF - 851KBDownloadCase Study: Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust - Food Waste Collection
Learn how Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Hospital sites set up food waste collection services
PDF - 385KBDownloadCase study: Staffordshire County Council & Graces Cares
Learn about a project between Staffordshire County council and local charitable organisation, Grace Cares, to recycle purchased care equipment
PDF - 684KBDownloadCase Study: Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Trust - Food Waste Collection
Learn how food waste collection services were set up from Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust hospital sites
PDF - 483KBDownloadDetails of the main procurement stage
Guidance on undertaking a procurement process
PDF - 134KBDownloadWRAP Business Resource Efficiency Guide: Green Office
A Guide to Running a More Cost-effective and Environmentally Sustainable Office
PDF - 1MBDownloadEmail signature
Signature for use in employee communications
Image - 515KBDownloadA4 recycling posters
A range of A4 posters to promote recycling in the workplace
10 filesA3 Recycling Posters
A range of A3 posters to promote recycling in the workplace
10 filesA5 recycling posters
A range of A5 posters to promote recycling in the workplace
10 filesWaste Action Plan
A sample waste action plan template for your business
Word Document - 18KBDownloadBusiness of Recycling assets
Resources to help promote recycling in the workplace
3 filesInstructional workplace recycling poster
Poster explaining how to use the recycling posters within a workplace
PDF - 2MBDownloadWaste Audit template
A step by step guide detailing how to undertake a waste audit.
PDF - 190KBDownloadPre-qualification questionnaire guidance
Guidance on what to include in pre-qualification
PDF - 116KBDownloadService Specification - guidance and example clauses
Guidance and example clauses as to how to develop a service specification
PDF - 245KBDownloadWaste management in buildings Code of practice BS 5906:2005
Guidance in respect of space requirements for waste generation for NHM and commercial premises.
PDF - 149KBDownloadBusiness Resource Efficiency Guide - Resource Efficiency for Managers
A guide to help health, safety and environment managers; or others with management responsibilities to improve the efficiency of their organisation’s use of resources. Providing practical advice on getting a resource efficiency programme started and suggests some ‘quick wins’ to help.
PDF - 512KBDownloadCase Study: New Forest Camping - Introducing Simpler Recycling
Learn how Simpler Recycling works for New Forest Camping
PDF - 1MBDownloadCase Study: Extra MSA Group
Extra Motorway Services Area (MSA) is one of the UK’s leading motorway service operators, providing fuel, food, and hospitality across ten locations nationwide. Their sites serve millions of customers every year, making them a vital part of the UK’s transport infrastructure. With such high footfall and diverse amenities, sustainability is not just a priority - it’s a necessity.
PDF - 611KBDownloadCase Study: Depot Cinema- Comprehensive Waste and Recycling services
Depot Cinema is an independent, community-focused venue located in Lewes, East Sussex. More than just a cinema, Depot combines film, food, and learning in a thoughtfully designed space that includes a vibrant restaurant and dedicated areas for events and educational activities.
PDF - 781KBDownloadCase Study: Greencroft Bottling- Reducing waste management costs through investment and innovation
Greencroft Bottling believes sustainability is of key importance and considers every business has a 'duty of care' to minimise its impact on the environment.
PDF - 386KBDownloadCase Study: Sheppy's Cider - Good recycling practices
From wetland waste treatment to solar-powered production—see how Sheppy’s turns cider-making into a circular success story.
PDF - 801KBDownload
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