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• Audio
  • BR 2018 News Grab 1 (2.28MB wav file)
    Planet Ark was inspired to put together the Toolkit after 3.7 million Aussies watched the War on Waste last year. We've been getting an unprecedented number of questions about how to recycle, and what businesses can do.
  • BR 2018 News Grab 2 (1.75MB wav file)
    A big part of business sustainability is being smarter with our waste. It's why Planet Ark's created the War on Waste Toolkit for Business, to make it easy for them to change their ways.
  • BR News Grab 1 (1.17MB wav file)
    Almost half the waste created by businesses goes to landfill which means Australian businesses are throwing away money on poor waste management, and also missing out on the benefits of recycling, like gaining a competitive edge and happier staff.
  • BR News Grab 2 (1019kb wav file)
    
  • BR News Grab 3 (1.06MB wav file)
    Research shows that staff are happier in workplaces that are ethical and sustainable, leading to high productivity and long-term staff retention, so it's important for businesses to think about how they manage their waste.
  • BR News Grab 4 (1.25MB wav file)
    About a third of small to medium businesses in New South Wales recognise they don't have the knowledge to improve their waste and recycling practices. But Planet Ark and www.BusinessRecycling.com.au can help you make the case for recycling business waste.
  • Business Recycling Radio CSA (2.75MB wav file)
    
  • James Treble for Planet Ark's Business Recycling 2016 CSA (5.54MB wav file)
    
  • James Treble for Planet Ark's Business Recycling 2017 CSA (5.54MB wav file)
    James Treble for Planet Ark's Business Recycling 2017 Community Service Announcement
  • Planet Ark's Business Recycling 2020 CSA (5.54MB wav file)
    Visit BusinessRecycling.com.au for more information. It's just good business!
  • Rebecca Gilling for Planet Ark's Business Recycling 2018 CSA (5.52MB wav file)
    Find out about our War on Waste Toolkit for Business, which will be available from the 27th of March, 2018.
  • Reusable paper sign (122kb png file)
    

• Case Studies
  • Big Banana (454kb pdf file)
    
  • NSW EPA Industrial Ecology Case Study - Devro Pty Ltd (698kb pdf file)
    NSW EPA Industrial Ecology Case study about Devro Pty Ltd
  • NSW EPA Industrial Ecology Case Study - Governor Macquarie Tower (350kb pdf file)
    A NSW EPA Industrial Ecology Case Study about Governor Macquarie Tower.
  • NSW EPA Industrial Ecology Case Study - Lismore Workers Club (255kb pdf file)
    NSW EPA Industrial Ecology Case study about the Lismore Workers Club
  • NSW EPA Industrial Ecology Case Study - Mission Australia (264kb pdf file)
    NSW EPA Industrial Ecology Case study about Mission Australia's mattress recycling
  • NSW EPA Industrial Ecology Case Study - REMONDIS (363kb pdf file)
    NSW EPA Industrial Ecology Case study about REMONDIS

• Media Releases
  • Australian businesses who don't recycle are missing out - 14 March 2017 (157kb pdf file)
    Australian businesses who don't recycle or optimise their waste management face unnecessary losses which can directly impact their bottom line, their position in the market, and staff morale.
  • BR 2020 - Australians believe workplaces lack recycling options despite benefits (114kb pdf file)
    Over 40% of Australians believe workplaces lack recycling options according to new research commissioned by Planet Ark. This is despite roughly 7 in 10 Australians agreeing recycling at work makes them happy and improves perceptions of employer responsibility.
  • Breaking the barriers to workplace recycling - 3rd March 2015 (184kb pdf file)
    Australians are great recyclers at home, but when it comes to work, we are falling down on the job. Workplaces generate over 12.5 million tonnes of waste each year in Australia, 46 per cent of which is sent to landfill.
  • Business Recycling 2021 - Households not the biggest waste generator in Australia (175kb pdf file)
    Business Recycling 2021 Media Release
  • Employees push for recycling at work - 31st March 2014 (175kb pdf file)
    Australian businesses are generating an average of 1.7 tonnes of waste per employee - yet only about half of that is being recycled. Australia-wide, 80% of employees would like to see more recycling in their workplace and 71% of people said that having access to recycling facilities at work makes or would make them feel like they work for a responsible employer. Planet Ark's BusinessRecycling website can help employees find responsible recycling options and services in their local area.
  • Giving Australian businesses the tools they need to win the war on waste - 27 March 2018 (171kb pdf file)
    Planet Ark has released a free, essential guide for businesses to manage their waste better.
  • If recycling is your business make it your business to list on BusinessRecycling.com.au (70kb pdf file)
    Providers of recycling and waste disposal services are invited to list their details for free on a new online directory created for business.
  • NSW EPA recycling rebates open for business - 15th Dec 2014 (182kb pdf file)
    Small businesses looking to reduce their waste costs can take advantage of up to $25,000 in generous government rebates on recycling equipment being offered through NSW EPA.
  • Over half of all plastic waste in Australia generated by business - 2 May 2022 (223kb pdf file)
    Planet Ark releases new guide to help businesses manage plastic waste.
  • Planet Ark puts recycling in reach of small business (154kb pdf file)
    A free, online directory containing information about recycling and waste disposal services is now available to every Australian business
  • What a waste - 58% of businesses keeping no records on waste management - 30th March 2016 (181kb pdf file)
    New research shows over 75% of businesses agree reducing waste and recycling is part of being a sustainable and ethical business, yet a worrying 58% keep virtually no records on their waste management.

• Resources
  • 6 ways to make an impact (1.19MB pdf file)
    Here are some simple ways your organisation can make a positive impact with Planet Ark.
  • BR Business Card (315kb pdf file)
    If you're a company registered on Business Recycling, or a council/organisation trying to encourage better recycling practices, use this business card to promote Business Recycling.
  • Batteries guide A4 (427kb pdf file)
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  • Batteries guide small (428kb pdf file)
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  • Behaviour Change Made Easy: Rules Of The Game (Part 1) (647kb pdf file)
    
  • Behaviour Change Made Easy: Sending The Right Signs (408kb pdf file)
    For a printable PDF version of the information on this page.
  • Benefits of recycling aluminium cans A3 poster (510kb pdf file)
    Recycling just one aluminium can saves enough energy to run a television set for 3 hours
  • Benefits of recycling glass bottles A3 poster (499kb pdf file)
    Recycling just one glass bottle saves enough energy to power a washing machine for 10 minutes.
  • Benefits of recycling plastic bottles A3 poster (130kb pdf file)
    Recycling just one plastic bottle saves enough energy to power a CFL bulb for 30 hours
  • Best Practice Waste and Recycling Contracts for Business (524kb pdf file)
    Sustainability Victoria's Best Practice Waste and Recycling Contracts for Business
  • Bin Trim workshop registration and information (151kb pdf file)
    
  • Breaking the Barriers To Workplace Recycling (480kb pdf file)
    We've highlighted the five biggest barriers to workplace recycling and strategies for breaking those barriers down.
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study Alto Hotel (319kb pdf file)
    A BusinessRecycling Case Study on the Alto Hotel on Bourke, Melbourne CBD
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study Astron Plastics (358kb pdf file)
    
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study BEST Employment (326kb pdf file)
    A BusinessRecycling Case Study on BEST Employment, Inverell NSW
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study DB Schenker (360kb pdf file)
    
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study Flagstaff Group (298kb pdf file)
    
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study Hepburn Health Service (320kb pdf file)
    
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study Infinity Constructions (326kb pdf file)
    
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study Iron Mountain (300kb pdf file)
    
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study Landsavers (339kb pdf file)
    
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study McLachlan Lister (287kb pdf file)
    
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study Planet Green (280kb pdf file)
    
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study Polymax (432kb pdf file)
    
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study Refoil (285kb pdf file)
    A BusinessRecycling Case Study on Refoil, Sydney, who run an aluminium recycling campaign aimed at hairdressers.
  • BusinessRecycling Case Study Water Resource Alliance (294kb pdf file)
    A BusinessRecycling Case Study on the Water Resource Alliance
  • BusinessRecycling Greek Orthodox Case Study (393kb pdf file)
    
  • Choosing the Right Recycler Checklist and Factsheet (441kb pdf file)
    Choosing the 'right' recycler involves a little bit of research. To help you make the best decision we have put together information on your legal responsibilities as well as a series of questions to ask a potential recycler.
  • Computers Poster A4 (kb pdf file)
    special poster A4
  • Council Flyer (312kb pdf file)
    Promotional flyer to encourage councils to register their business recycling services.
  • DERM Guide to Reviewing Waste and Recycling Contracts (279kb pdf file)
    This guide will help businesses ask the right questions when evaluating waste and recycling contracts or service agreements. Produced by the QLD Department of Environment and Resource Management, October 2011
  • Food Scraps Factsheet (782kb pdf file)
    
  • Guide- computers and accessories poster (429kb pdf file)
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  • Guide-mobile phones poster A4 (427kb pdf file)
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  • Helping Business To Recycle Enrolment Form (139kb pdf file)
    
  • Make Recycling Your Business (336kb pdf file)
    This report examines the barriers and opportunities for recycling and going green in small to medium businesses. Released November 2008.
  • Quick Guide to Purchasing Sustainable Office Paper (16.05MB pdf file)
    
  • Recycling Industry Flyer (676kb pdf file)
    An electronic flyer that encourages recycling companies (companies that offer recycling services to other workplaces) to register for free on Business Recycling.
  • Resource Recovery Workshop Flyer (167kb pdf file)
    
  • Responsible Recycling Of Used Lead Acid Batteries: How to manage the environmental, financial and reputational risks (507kb pdf file)
    ABRI has prepared a short brochure outlining the basic requirements for the management of used lead acid batteries. This resource has been developed to help mechanics and electricians manage their business risks, avoid legal prosecution, protect the health and safety of workers and the general public, and to avoid environmental damage from spills or accidents.
  • Responsible Recycling of Used Nickel Cadmium Batteries: How to manage the environmental, financial and reputational risks (1.66MB pdf file)
    ABRI has prepared a short brochure outlining the basic requirements for the management of used nickel cadmium batteries. This resource has been developed to help mechanics and electricians manage their business risks, avoid legal prosecution, protect the health and safety of workers and the general public, and to avoid environmental damage from spills or accidents.
  • SME Business Flyer (162kb pdf file)
    An electronic flyer that you can use to promote the Business Recycling site to local businesses.
  • Second Nature: Recycling in Australia (full report) (1.43MB pdf file)
    Second Nature: Recycling in Australia (full report)
  • Second Nature: Recycling in Australia (summary report) (919kb pdf file)
    Second Nature: Recycling in Australia (summary report)
  • Serendipity Ice Cream Case Study (334kb pdf file)
    
  • Special Feature On QLD Waste Reforms (530kb pdf file)
    This special feature by WME contains news stories, case studies and handy tips about Queensland's new waste reforms.
  • The Business Case for Less Waste (2.30MB pdf file)
    Download the full guide to promoting the benefits of recycling at work.
  • Toolkit zip (5.99MB zip file)
    
  • Top tips for Buying Paper Guide (476kb pdf file)
    Top tips for Buying Paper Guide - Make it Recycled
  • ULAB ABRI Brochure (1.60MB pdf file)
    
  • WCRA Resource Recovery Workshop Flyer Nov 2012 (178kb pdf file)
    WCRA Resource Recovery Workshop Flyer, Darling Harbour 21 November 2012
  • WCRA Resource Recovery Workshop Flyer, February 2013 (167kb pdf file)
    
  • War on Waste toolkit - no-brainer toolkit for businesses (239kb pdf file)
    Are you only just beginning your war on waste in the workplace and don’t know where to start? Here are some simple steps to ensure you’re not missing out on the easy ways to reduce waste and lower costs.
  • We are now recycling poster (116kb pdf file)
    
  • We're listed on Business Recycling Logo (158kb pdf file)
    Add this logo to your website or promotional material to show your customers your're listed on the Business Recycling website.
  • What's The Deal With Business Waste? (807kb pdf file)
    This report highlights the findings of a NSW EPA social research project combined with other research from around the country on business waste and recycling knowledge, attitudes and behaviours.
  • Workplace Recycling Guide 2021 (4.25MB pdf file)
    
  • guide- Computers and accessories poster- small (429kb pdf file)
    
  • guide- cartridges A4 (461kb pdf file)
    special poster A4
  • guide- cartridges- small (462kb pdf file)
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  • guide- coffee capsules poster A4 (427kb pdf file)
    special poster A4
  • guide- coffee capsules- small (428kb pdf file)
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  • guide- mobiles poster- small (428kb pdf file)
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• BR Newsletter
  • AORA Awards Dinner Flyer 2013 (218kb pdf file)
    
  • Helping Business Recyce Enrolment Form 2014 b (232kb pdf file)
    
  • Helping Business Recycle Enrolment Form 2014 (151kb pdf file)
    
  • MobileMuster Interactice Collection Flyer (1.12MB pdf file)
    
  • Resource Recovery Workshop Flyer (231kb pdf file)
    
  • TAFE Sydney Course Outline Use of Recycled Materials for Pavements, Earthworks and Drainage (2.79MB pdf file)
    TAFE Sydney Course Outline Use of Recycled Materials for Pavements, Earthworks and Drainage 2013
  • WCRA Convention Brochure 2013 (1.15MB pdf file)
    
  • WCRA Use of Recovered Crushed Glass Workshop Flyer, February 2013 (196kb pdf file)
    WCRA Use of Recovered Crushed Glass in Civil Construction Training Workshop Flyer, February 2013
  • WCRA breakfast event flier (367kb pdf file)
    
  • WCRS Training Workshop flier (1.05MB pdf file)
    The Waste Contractors & Recyclers Association of NSW Training Workshop flier & enrollment form
  • Waste and Resource Recovery Facilities Manual Training Workshops Enrolment Form (248kb pdf file)
    

• Use The Right Bin Signage
  • Aluminium can recycling sign (590kb pdf file)
    
  • Banner-glass-alumin-paper-plastic (1.36MB pdf file)
    
  • Cardboard recycling sign (1.24MB pdf file)
    
  • Co mingled beverage packaging recycling sign (1.12MB pdf file)
    
  • Co-mingled Recycling Sign - 'Do the Right Thing - Use the Right Bin' (2.53MB pdf file)
    
  • Computer recycling sign (1.73MB pdf file)
    
  • Food & vegetable scraps recycling sign (659kb pdf file)
    
  • General Waste Sign - 'Do the Right Thing - Use the Right Bin' (154kb pdf file)
    
  • Glass recycling sign - clear & brown bottles (724kb pdf file)
    
  • Glass recycling sign - clear bottles (513kb pdf file)
    
  • Green waste recycling sign (1.48MB pdf file)
    
  • New recycling initiative poster (116kb pdf file)
    
  • Office paper recycling sign (1.74MB pdf file)
    
  • Organics Recycling Sign - 'Do the Right Thing - Use the Right Bin' (2.31MB pdf file)
    
  • Organics recycling bin sign - for a worm farm (2.29MB pdf file)
    
  • Organics recycling bin sign - general (2.31MB pdf file)
    
  • Paper Recycling Sign - 'Do the Right Thing - Use the Right Bin' (1.74MB pdf file)
    
  • Paper recycling sign (1.92MB pdf file)
    
  • Plastic containers recycling sign (1.72MB pdf file)
    
  • Plastic cups and bottles recycling sign (728kb pdf file)
    
  • Printer Cartridges Sign - 'Do the Right Thing - Use the Right Bin' (1.14MB pdf file)
    
  • Recycling Aluminium Cans Sign - 'Do the Right Thing - Use the Right Bin' (510kb pdf file)
    
  • Recycling sign - Batteries, Lead Acid (1.33MB pdf file)
    
  • Steel can recycling sign (552kb pdf file)
    
  • Television recycling sign (1.31MB pdf file)
    
  • banner-do-the-right-thing-use-the-right-bin (306kb pdf file)
    
  • banner-glass-alumin-plastic (1.14MB pdf file)
    
  • banner-no-food-scraps (197kb pdf file)
    
  • banner-no-food-scraps--no-plastic-bags (247kb pdf file)
    
  • banner-no-plastic-bags (236kb pdf file)
    
  • banner-please-empty-recycling-here (396kb pdf file)
    
  • banner-recycle-here (123kb pdf file)
    
  • banner-recycle-here-cardboard-only (1.13MB pdf file)
    
  • banner-recycle-here-co-mingled (2.06MB pdf file)
    
  • banner-recycle-here-co-mingled-2 (2.79MB pdf file)
    
  • banner-recycle-here-co-mingled-3 (2.05MB pdf file)
    
  • banner-recycle-here-co-mingled-3 (2.05MB pdf file)
    
  • banner-recycle-here-co-mingled-4 (2.81MB pdf file)
    
  • banner-recycling (303kb pdf file)
    
  • banner-recycling-black-back (290kb pdf file)
    
  • banner-waste (295kb pdf file)
    
  • cardboard-2 (2.86MB pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-1 (414kb pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-10 (2.72MB pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-11-ticks (446kb pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-12-ticks (2.46MB pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-13 (3.31MB pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-14 (1.12MB pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-2 (2.58MB pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-3 (1.48MB pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-4 (1.54MB pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-5 (2.34MB pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-6 (2.55MB pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-7 (1.45MB pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-8 (1.48MB pdf file)
    
  • co-mingled-9 (2.99MB pdf file)
    
  • do-the-right-thing-use-the-right-bin (24kb pdf file)
    
  • i-recycle-circle (294kb pdf file)
    
  • l-cardboard-only-1 (1.29MB pdf file)
    
  • l-paper-and-carboard (2.96MB pdf file)
    
  • newspapers (452kb pdf file)
    
  • paper-and-cardboard (2.92MB pdf file)
    
  • televisions-and-computers (1.19MB pdf file)
    
  • vert-banner-glass-plastic-alum- (1.12MB pdf file)
    
  • vert-banner-waste (151kb pdf file)
    
  • vert-banner-we-recycle-here (385kb pdf file)
    
  • waste sign bin and bag (154kb pdf file)
    
  • waste sign bin only (127kb pdf file)
    
  • we-recycle-here-circle (304kb pdf file)
    

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