Insinc Insights: Tag: recycling

Learn the most common office recycling bin mistakes in New Zealand workplaces and how to fix them to improve recycling rates and reduce waste contamination.

Wondering where to place recycling bins in your workplace? Discover strategic bin placement tips to increase recycling and reduce waste in NZ offices.

Ever wondered where your office recycling ends up in New Zealand? Learn how commercial recycling is processed and how your business can reduce waste contamination.

Set up an effective recycling system in your workplace with this easy-to-follow guide. Ideal for New Zealand businesses aiming to reduce waste and promote sustainability.

Confused about what size recycling bin your office needs? Learn how to choose the perfect bin size for your workplace waste volume, traffic, and layout.

In an effort to be more sustainable, many businesses and consumers have turned to bioplastics like PLA (Polylactic Acid) as an alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. PLA is often touted as a greener option because it’s made from renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane. However, there is a common misconception that PLA can be recycled alongside regular plastics in the traditional recycling system. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case, and PLA needs to be discarded into landfill or sent to a commercial composting facilitie.

Recycling is more than just a trend—it's a critical practice for businesses committed to sustainability. Choosing the right recycling bin for your workplace is essential for creating an effective recycling program. Not only does it help manage waste more efficiently, but it also promotes environmental responsibility among employees.

Operating a cafe is a labour of passion, filled with the early morning grind, the intoxicating scent of freshly brewed coffee, and the delight of serving your local community. As proprietors, however, the onus also falls on you to steward our planet. Transitioning your cafe to an eco-friendly model not only aids the environment but also attracts a clientele that values sustainability.

Paper towels are an indispensable part of our lives. We use them to clean up messes, dry hands, and absorb liquids in our homes, offices, schools, and businesses. But have we ever stopped to wonder about the environmental cost of using paper towels? In this blog, we'll take a closer look at the pros and cons of paper towel use, exploring the environmental impacts they have on our planet.

Aluminium foil is a thin sheet of aluminium that is frequently used in food packaging.

New Zealand households nationwide throw out 1.76 billion plastic containers each year, an average of 159 grams of plastic every day. We are one of the highest waste generators in the world.

Do you need to rinse your recycling before putting it out for kerbside collection?