Top Tips
Follow these tips to increase the impact of your recycling program:
1) Begin with your employees or volunteers
This audience knows your organization and is invested in your success. Why not get them excited about your recycling program? They’ll make great ambassadors! Ask them to begin by bringing in old cell phones and used printer cartridges from home, then challenge them to involve others! Think about sending an email explaining the program, drop some details into a newsletter or tell them about your recycling program at an organization-wide meeting.
2) Engage your suppliers and partners
Let the people who work with you or gain business from you play a part in your recycling program’s success. Let them know about your campaign by sending them an email or have letters available for them to take back to their business – you never know who your greatest recycling supporters may turn out to be.
3) Offer opportunity to businesses
As businesses become more engaged in developing their ‘green credentials’ or demonstrating their environmental business practices, they can make great collectors for your recycling program. By offering companies an opportunity to join your program, you provide a way for them to act environmentally and support your cause by simply giving you products they would otherwise throw in the trash. It’s a win-win relationship!
If you have a database of strong corporate supporters, Recycling Appeal USA can give them a quick call on your behalf to explain the logistics - call us on 1-877-757-3873 to discuss this further. Businesses that join your recycling program are no headache to you – we will manage the logistics relationship, communicating directly with them to arrange free pick up of their items when required.
4) Expand to the community
The question of what to do with old cell phones and used printer cartridges is common to everyone. Expand your recycling program and offer a service to the community – posters in community centers or popular shops can help build public support for your campaign.
