Diversify Your Recycling Efforts Your sustainable efforts can be complemented by recycling more than just paper products. By: Aaron Baunee, managing editor Recycle To Promote Sustainability Many items that end up in a facilityʼs garbage — and eventually a landfill — are potentially toxic or contain potentially toxic components. This, coupled with the fact that many items used by custodial professionals are difficult to recycle without proper assistance, tends to discourage the practice. However, it is important to note that many com-panies and organizations exist to ensure that items are properly disposed of at the appropriate recycling facilities. According to Aaron Griffith, marketing project manager for the Air Cycle Corporation, there are recycling programs available for any amount of T for more info Visit www.cmmonline.com and type in search keyword: Sustainability . For more information on related products, visit www.cmmonline.com , select SUPPLIER SEARCH from the main navigation bar, and enter keyword: Recycling . There is a long held notion that recycling pertains strictly to plastic, cardboard and other paper prod-ucts. This, however, is about as far away from the truth as a Mark McGwire Supreme Court testimony. “Avenues exist for recycling nearly everything,” states Karen Hamel, technical education manag-er for the New Pig Corporation. “Recycling paper, plastic and aluminum are great first steps that can be taken by any facility. Other items that are rou-tinely used in facilities — like fluorescent lights, batteries, electronics, spent absorbents and wipes — should all be recycled as well.” Sign-up For A FREE Subscription e-News Daily www.cm-enews.com Circle Product Information no. 215 on page 32 36 CM/Cleaning & Maintenance Management ® • February 2010
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