Make your can count
The sooner you start recycling drinks cans at your workplace, college or Uni, the better! Here's some handy hints to help you start making every can count:
At work
If your employer hasn’t heard of Every Can Counts, then we’d like you to tell them about it!
There’s a dedicated section right here on this website aimed specifically at employers, so make sure you forward the link to the relevant people where you work. Alternatively (but obviously not as environmentally friendly!) print it out and pop it in the internal mail.
Generally you’ll find that the Facilities or Waste Management team within your organisation will be responsible for recycling. Failing that, let your line manager know that you want to get involved.
There’s a webshop on this website where your organisation will be able to buy a batch of specially branded Every Can Counts recycling boxes. They’re easy to assemble, so can be next to vending machines, desks, in staff break out areas, school and college canteens in no time at all!
If you’ve already got recycling at work but want to use Every Can Counts to encourage people to recycle more that’s fine! Use the webshop to order extra collection boxes or stickers for your existing recycling bins and download the free promotional materials.
Plus there are free resources right here on this website. Use them to communicate Every Can Counts to everyone.
At college or Uni
If you’re at college or Uni and are keen to get Every Can Counts up and running, then your first port of call could be the Students Union, Facilities Management or Estates Department, Hall Manager or rep! Check out the univeristy website and see who's in charge and drop them an email -
Make sure they’re aware of the Every Can Counts website, as there’s plenty of information to help get a scheme started where you are.
Every Can Counts is working with the NUS on projects as part of the Degrees Cooler programme. We are also working with a number of other unis and colleges in England and Wales, and would be really keen to help more! In 2010 we launched the Can Film Festival, which was a great way of getting students to save their cans. Please get in touch with us if you'd like more info and advice on getting your uni or college involved.
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