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Keep your Warehouse Clean & Tidy

Keep Warehouses Clean & Tidy

Cleanliness greatly impacts productivity in any area. Think of a cluttered kitchen and how much can really be done in a short amount of time. A warehouse is an even more confusing and complex environment where people, machinery and goods are constantly flowing. Investing in tidying up can help getting more done in less time, and help with locating and moving goods quickly. Safety goes hand in hand with cleanliness, as oil spills, debris obstacles and other hazards can cause transport accidents, falls, slips and fires. More than anything, cleanliness is a good indicator of the attitude and morale of… Read more

October 25, 2016 0

Rubbermaid Slim Jims: The Smart Recycling System

Rubbermaid Slim Jim Containers

Why Does Recycling Matter? The UK produces 38 million tonnes of household, office and school waste per year, too much of this waste is going to landfill. By 2020 the government has set a target of 50% of household waste must be recycled. “Recycling in the workplace plays a fundamental role in helping to solve our national waste problem” As a result of disposable income increasing in a population, increased waste is created this will eventually end up in landfill Increasing population means more there is more people to create more waste. New packaging and technological products are constantly developed consequently these products… Read more

October 20, 2016 0

Floor Marking Colour Scheme: Benefits & Guidelines

Floor Marking Colour Scheme Benefits & Guidelines

How can a workplace become more efficient at managing people, goods and machinery? The answer lies in planning a workspace from the ground up. Whether it is during the initial planning stage or after having established a natural flow of traffic, the secret to any well-organised workplace is a set of colour codes and guidelines, such as the ‘5S Floor Marking Colour Standard’. Thankfully, Floor Marking Tape is the most cost-effective solution. The benefits of a Floor Marking Colour Scheme Provides an orderly and safe flow of goods and helps in directing traffic along aisles and pathways. Ensures better organisation and… Read more

October 17, 2016 0

Rubbermaid Recycling Solutions for your Organisation

Rubbermaid Recycling Solutionss

Why do we need to Recycle? The UK produces 38 million tonnes of household, office and school waste per year, too much of this waste is going to landfill. By 2020 the government has set a 50% target of household waste must be recyclable. “Recycling in the workplace plays a fundamental role in helping to solve our nation waste problem” As disposable income in a population increases; so does the purchasing of products. This is creating more waste that ultimately goes to landfill Increasing population means that there is more people to create waste New packaging and technological products are… Read more

October 5, 2016 1