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8 9 eco-friendlymanner should be rewarded whereas others that don’t heed the law should be strictly penalized. Some companies that don’t follow the law can be motivated to follow the law through the heavy fines that are damaging to their businesses. PUBLISHING CASE STUDIES TO RAISE AWARENESS Businesses can find inspiration in other business- es which are leading by example in managing their waste.This can also lead to a healthy rivalry which can be depicted in case studies. PROMOTING THE BENEFITS OF RECYCLING Solid waste disposal experts engage in an uphill struggle to stop the virtual avalanche of garbage that is produced everyday as burying it is not the answer. Here are 5 reasons why you should recycle your waste materials: n You can generate financial income by recycling. There is also the financial benefit for communities as there will be a reduced cost in waste disposal. n Recycling is Energy Efficient as it leads to a huge reduction in our overall energy costs. n Recycling builds community spirit as the rest of the population becomes environmentally conscious, bringing people together who are working to pro- mote recycling. n Recycling creates jobs. n Recycling builds a stronger economy as fewer resources are used up. MORE EMPHASIS ON CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY There has to be an added emphasis on businesses to respect the law and shoulder their corporate re- sponsibilities. Business owners need to take respon- sibility for the devastating impacts their businesses have on the environment. Devastating impacts which you need to witness on a firsthand basis. Generating hazardous waste is bound to attract fines if you don’t follow the hazardous waste disposal laws.With both the people and the federal govern- ment becoming more and more environmentally conscious every day, not heeding the law is bound to hurt you at some point. Following the above tips will help you promote an eco-conscious work practice and environment in your business. Following a commitment to recycle for all businesses is a more than worthy cause that contrib- utes to a more sustainable future. Erich Lawson is passionate about saving the environment by effective recycling.He has written a wide array of articles on howmodern recycling equipment can be used by industries to reduce monthly garbage bills and increase recycling revenue.You can learn more about environment saving techniques by visiting Northern Cali- fornia Compactors, Inc blog. BY ERICH LAWSON A lot of companies still tend to send most of their waste to the landfill despite there being better ways to recycle and dispose of their waste.You as business owners have a huge say in howyouwant your company to dispose of your waste asmost businesses don’t reallyconsider this to be a priority. The US Environmental ProtectionAgency (EPA) estimates that our average recycling rate is at 32.5% but what happens to the rest of thewaste that is not recycled?The EPAhas stated that 12.5%of that waste is incineratedwhile the remaining 55%which consists of 251million tons of solidwaste is simplydeposited in landfills. Hereare 5ways to promote recycling in your business: BETTER INCENTIVES FOR EFFICIENT WASTE MANAGEMENT Businesses that are leading by example in terms of efficient management should be rewarded for their efforts.Most businesses don’t have any incentives to motivate them to manage their waste in sustainable ways as they tend to see waste management as more of a burden than an opportunity. PENALTIES FOR IMPROPER WASTE MANAGEMENT Businesses that manage their waste in an OPENING LINES YOUR KEY TO SUCCESS: 5 WAYS TO ENCOURAGE RECYCLING IN YOUR BUSINESS www.twitter.com/erichlawson www.facebook.com/erich.lawson plus.google.com/u/0/115681952838760872012