Before we start…

The Bang Experience

World’s 5th

energy consumer

World’s 1st

water consumer

One of the Largest greenhouse gases

Needs 400 years to decompose

3 R’s

Reuse

Reduce

Recycle

What to do

2. Create / Purchase Recycling Bins

6. Arrange for collection

1. Designate a Project Coordinator

3. Place Bins in strategic areas

4. Introduce program to employees

5. Designate storage place

Bins

Use the CRAFT bin

Place bins in ‘hot spots’

Employee Engagement• Communicate CRAFT to employees

• Raise Employee Awareness

• Encourage reduction of excessive waste of paper

• Introduce CRAFT websitewww.craft-lebanon.com

• CRAFT presentations

• Identify champions

Form teams in every department, or company divisions

Include recycling information in the company website, newsletter, or other internal communication

Email recycling tips and

reminders or distribute flyers

Motivate with competitions and

rewards for achieving recycling

goals to generate enthusiasm

What to throw• Used office paper (copy

paper, notebook paper, letterheads, envelopes, file folders)

• Newspaper/magazines• Mixed or colored paper• Cardboard and other

packaging paper• Telephone directories

and unwanted mail• Shipping boxes

What NOT to throw

• Tissue paper• Food• Cans• Plastic stickers • Laminated cards• Spirals• Plastic folder

• Membership cards • Tape• Notebook spirals• Rubber bands• Paper clips• CDs

Thrown paper condition

• As is• Torn• Shredded• NOT wrinkled/Crumpled• NOT stained with food

Paper collection

• Collect the papers from individual bins• Compile in 1 location• Put paper in plastic bags

Paper pickup

• Arrange for pickup

• Recycling plants will give contribution based on points

Tip: Designate a coordinator/contact person to deal with the recycling company

Benefits for adhering companies

• Enhancement of reputation with customers

• Recognition as a good corporate citizen• Reduction in the need for new landfills and

incinerator• Conservation of resources and reduction in

energy consumption• Prevention of the emissions of many

greenhouse gases and water pollutants

Awards and recognition

• Patronage of the Lebanese Ministry of Environment

• King Abdullah Awards for Youth Innovation and Achievement - Best 10 NGO projects in the Middle East

• Pan Arab Web Awards - Silver ranking for Best NGO website in the Arab Region

• Junior Chamber International (JCI) -  MEA award for Best CSR initiative

Major Participants & Beneficiaries

• Ministry of Education - Lebanon

• Azadea group

• Thompson Reuters

• An Nahar Newspaper

• Holcim

• Universite Saint Joseph

• Haigazyan University

What we offer

• Customized Training Sessions• Environmental impact calculator• Brochures / Posters• Booklet including all necessary information• Bin design + Sample Craft Bins• Internal memo samples• Powerpoint presentation & Bang Experience• Contacts of Major Stakeholders

Congratulations! You have contributed in making our world a better greener and cleaner place!

www.craft-lebanon.com