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Contact event venues and inform them of the recycling program. This will ensure that there are no competing programs at the event and eliminate confusion for guests. Organize a meeting with all staff prior to the event. Educate the staff on how the program runs, what the goals are, who the program coordinator is and what everyone’s responsibilities are. Also, consult the event hosts and determine if recycling program information can be supplied to guests prior to the event (perhaps alongside an invitation).

There are several ways in which a program coordinator can keep up enthusiasm at a healthcare facility. For example, a record of the amount of recyclables leaving the facility can be stored and statistics can be generated on the materials recovered. These statistics could be sent out to the media, from which coverage of the facility may fallow. This will positively recognize the efforts of staff and encourage them to continue to recycling in the future.

Following the development of a recycling program is the execution. In order for the program to run smoothly the end user must be educated on how it operates and understand what the goals are. Rolling out the initiative will get those sharing the space excited about the program and motivated to use it.

After a container is selected it must be incorporated into a well organized recycling program. The first step is assigning a program coordinator. This should be someone in the facility who is interested in taking charge of the program. Once the coordinator is made aware of their responsibilities they can ensure that the recycling program is always running smoothly.

A great way to determine what is needed for a recycling program is by seeking the input and approval of those in the space. Applying the advice of tenants and maintenance staff can encourage future program use. It can also ensure that an appropriate recycling program is selected by those who will be using it.

Determine how much and what type of waste is generated in the office. Apply it to the specifications provided by the hauler and the anticipated level of traffic for the area. Together this information will provide what is needed for the recycling program to run. For example, an office environment may require desk side recycling bins or large capacity centralized collection containers. The type of recycling bin which will work best will depend on how often it will be emptied, the amount of employees contributing to it, possible janitorial services and the size of the area.

Before introducing a program determine what type of recycling is possible for the area. This can be accomplished by contacting the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Establish where the local community is situated in relation to the ‘Green Municipal Fund’. This fund is an initiative implemented by the Canadian government for sustainable development in government operations. The federation should be able to provide program and waste hauler information for the area. Evaluate their customer satisfaction and collection costs.