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 and packaging are not recyclable.
- Lifestyle changes in modern society as a result of eating habits changing which is creating more non-biodegradable waste.
- The gasses and chemicals released from landfill sites are dangerous in comparison recycling reduces pollution to the environment caused by waste.
- Recycling reduces the need for landfill and raw materials as well as reducing the effects of deforestation.
- Climate change is one of the effects of deforestation. Recycling reduces need for raw materials.
- Making new products take a lot of energy, whether that be water or electrical, recycling reduces the need for as much energy.
- Landfills take up a lot of space, space an increasing population doesn’t have.
- Recycling reduces financial expenditure as it costs less to produce products from recycled materials.
- Recycling will preserve natural resources for future generation.
Solutions
Slim Jim Containers – 60/87L
Creating a smarter custom recycling station to effectively manage your waste has never been easier with Rubbermaid Slim Jims also the narrow design allows these bins to fit into small spaces or sit together in sets for sleek and efficient recycling system. These bins are ideal in classrooms, meeting rooms and offices/meeting rooms. The rounded and durable plastic design is flexible which enables the bin to withstand dragging and avoids cracking.
Slim Jim Venting Containers
Slim Jims with venting channels have been designed to improve productivity and reduce worker strain in addition venting channels dramatically reduce the force needed to remove the liner by up to 60%. Patent pending pull through holes and can liner cinches eliminate knot tying increasing productivity. Mobility of the Slim Jim when coupled with either stainless steel or powder coated dollies with corrosion resistant casters.
Key Features:
- Integrated Venting Channels
- 4 can liners cinches
- Swing lid
- Hinge lid
- Integrated handles
- Moulded-in base grips
- Durable & Superior performance
Lids
A variety of lids are available for both sizes of slim Jim, see the table below for more details.
- Paper Lid: Available in blue for both sizes.
- Handle Lid: Fits all Slim Jims and encourages waste separation.
- Bottle Lid: Fits all Slim Jims and are available in 6 colour for colour coded waste and recycling separation.
- Commingle Lid: Fits all Slim Jims and encourages waste separation and recycling.
- Hinge Lid: Fits all size Slim Jims and traps and seals odours in the bins by folding flat over bin whilst in use and providing greater access when open.
- Swing Lid: Fits all Slim Jims. Makes the bin untouchable meaning decreased spreading of germs, conceals waste from view.
- Cup n’ Stack: Fits 87L: Slim Jims. Dedicated to cup collection, can hold 750 cups and even has a reservoir for leftover liquid.
Dollies
We offer three types of dolly: trolley, stainless steel dolly and powder coated dolly to suit your Slim Jims. The Slim Jim trolley constructed of polyethylene with plastic, mark resistant castors to provide smooth and quiet mobility. Link multiple Slim Jim dollies with the easy linking system to reduce collection trips. The Slim Jim Dolly allows easy transportation and is finished with either stainless steel or powder coated for maximum durability. The dolly boasts plastic castors that resist chemicals, rust and corrosion which make it handy to use in wet environments.
Rubbermaid Direct2U offer a large range of Slim Jim Recycling products at competitive prices. Visit our website or call us for more details furthermore our dedicated team of staff can assist you and answer any questions you may have.