Recycling

WTRI supports environmental awareness by encouraging recycling and waste management in its business practices and operating procedures. This support includes a commitment to the purchase, use, and disposal of products and materials in a manner that will best utilize natural resources and minimize any negative impact on the earth's environment.

Special recycling receptacles have been set up to promote the separation and collection of the following recyclable materials at WTRI:

* computer paper

* white high grade or bond paper

* mixed or colored paper

* newspaper

* corrugated cardboard

* brown paper bags

* aluminum

* glass

* plastics

* printer cartridges

The simple act of placing a piece of paper, can, or bottle in a recycling container is the first step in reducing demand on the earth's limited resources. Success of this program depends on active participation by all of us. Employees are encouraged to make a commitment to recycle and be a part of this solution.

WTRI encourages reducing and, when possible, eliminating the use of disposable products. Source reduction decreases the consumption of valuable resources through such workplace practices as:

* communication through computer networks with e-mail

* posting memos for all employees

* two-sided photocopying

* computerized business forms

* eliminating fax cover sheets

* reusing paper clips, folders, and binders

* reusing packaging material

* turning off lights when not in use

By recycling, WTRI is helping to solve trash disposal and control problems facing all of us today.

Policy No.  802  Issued  4/30/1996