Office Paper Recycling in the Shire of Ashburton area
Most council kerbside recycling services collect paper for recycling.
There are a number of companies that will collect office paper for recycling around the country. Some companies will also safely remove and recycle confidential material. Unfortunately, only 20 to 30% of office paper is currently being recycled from small/medium workplaces in Australia. (Paper Round 2006).
See if your council collects office paper for recycling.
Search Yellow™ to find a company that will collect your office paper for recycling.
Importance of Recycling Office Paper:
- When paper is disposed of in landfill rather than recycled, it creates methane as it breaks down. Methane is a major greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming with a life span 21 times longer than carbon dioxide.
Source: VISY
- Manufacturing recycled paper can use up to 90% less water and 50% less energy than making it from trees.
Source: Sustainability Victoria
Buying Recycled Office Paper:
- When you buy recycled content paper you are helping to create demand for these products, which in turn helps recycling companies to improve Australia's paper collection and processing infrastructure.
Source: Department of Environment & Conservation NSW
- Learn more about recycled office paper and download the Dept. of Environment & Conservation's 'Know your Printing Paper' Guide.
For more information:
- Recycling Office Paper at Work
Dept. of Environment & Conservation - Sensis Office Paper Challenge Game
