Recycled paper products – a Simple Secret to Greening Your Office Bathroom
December 5th, 2008
Companies are now becoming more and more conscious about adhering to their responsibility towards the environment and community. The use of recyclable paper products is being promoted to a large extent. There is a very valid reason for that. For producing paper, trees are cut recklessly. The result is depletion of oxygen, which has a major impact on the health of humans. It has also disturbed the equilibrium of nature and brought about changes in the pattern of rains and cyclones. Its worst consequence is in the form of depletion of ozone layer, which protects us from the harmful ultra violet rays. UV rays have now starting heading towards our planet causing havoc. In the light of this, it is increasingly felt that we need to look for measures that can help us protect trees and maintain the ecological balance. The best solution that we can see considering this global problem is to promote the use of recyclable paper products.
There are numerous benefits of using recyclable paper products; first is that these can be re-used often and in this way you can save paper considerably. They contribute in keeping the environment clean, as they do not contain any kind of chemicals that can be harmful for the environment. With the use of recyclable paper products such as paper towels and paper tissues, you can keep your office bathroom clean and green. Since they can be used time and again, they minimize the overall office maintenance expenditure. They can be easily disposed off. If using recyclable products helps save your company expenses and also protects the environment and thus comes to the rescue of common man by keeping away various breathing problems and other disorders, then why not resort to this strategy now.
Paper towels serve as a cost effective option in comparison to the electric tumble dryers. They wipe off germs completely and thus keep your hands clean and germ free. Similarly, bathroom tissues maintain the hygiene of the environment and are absolutely safe to use. If you are wondering as to how will you come to know if the paper products you are buying can be recycled or not, then look for the label of PCF (processed chlorine free) and PCW (post consumer waste). Recyclable paper products are made from materials like bamboo, hemp and other similar sources.
There is another thing you can do to keep your office washroom green. Place sign boards inside or outside the washroom requesting users to prevent the wastage of water and make use of paper products. This will help to cut down your water expenses and office maintenance expenses. You can also install an aerator in the bathroom taps to minimize the wastage of water. Place a bucket under the shower to store the waste water, as it can be re-used for other purposes such as watering the garden. Also, put up a sign board that says throw the used tissues in the dustbin and maintain the cleanliness of environment.
To conclude, these are a few guidelines which if followed sincerely can help you keep your office bathroom clean and green.
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