Overview

Come on. Admit it. You’ve wishcycled before. You didn’t want to bung that busted umbrella in the bin, so you snuck it into the recycling. Or that threadbare cushion, the slightly chipped mug, the candle jar. You want to do the right thing and you wish these items were recyclable. So, you shut your eyes, cross your fingers, and hope for the best. Yep, we’ve all been there.

You might chuck things in the recycling with the best of intentions, but wishcycling is a real issue. Putting the wrong items in the wrong bins can clog up recycling systems and even create more waste. If you want a greener workplace, it’s important to establish a robust recycling plan and educate people on the pitfalls of wishcycling. This course will get you up to speed.

Outline Learning Objectives:

• Explain the basics of recycling and wishcycling
• Identify the benefits of workplace recycling, including the impact of wishcycling
• Develop a recycling plan for your workplace
• Identify common workplace items that can be recycle

Why take this course?

Recycling at home is pretty standard, but workplaces are lagging behind. If you want to reduce your business’s impact on the environment, understanding what can and can’t be recycled is important. In this course you’ll learn about recycling and wishcycling, and how recycling can benefit the workplace. You’ll also learn how to develop a workplace recycling plan and some common workplace items which can be recycled.