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As an employ of an organization that touts reduce, reuse, recycle it would be great if the national organization created a partnership with a recycling company. Many states provide free outdoor recycle bins, however finding the smaller version for your desk at no cost is impossible. As an employee of a large council I would like to see the vast quanities of paper we toss, put in a blue recycle can. So how do we make this happen?
Idea # 970Internal
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11/12/2009
From: Debra Griffith

The National office does contract with a recyling firm for our recycling and all employees have a blue recycle bin in their office. Our program does not include local Scout councils, but they can also hire a firm to pick-up their recycling, or another non-profit.
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Karen Paskiewicz 16 days ago
We just use a cardboard box at our desk to collect paper, and although it is sometimes mistaken for trash, it works well. However, a more durable and recognizable blue bin would be even better!
chummel 16 days ago
Some time ago, we had designated paper recycling bins; then they were removed and "confidential material only" bins appeared. I've always encouraged recycling in our council and even have my own bin, which I personally take to the recycler every so often. Even when people visit my cubicle, they'll still throw paper in my general trash can. You can't make people recycle if they're not interested. What kind of encouragement/incentive can national provide?
Judy Sizemore 1 day ago
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