What sorting bins for my company's offices?

Much more than an ecological practice, the sorting is a legal obligation for companies in France. Thanks to this system, you make your employees aware of sorting their waste. These will be upgraded into raw materials by specialized companies. Thus, you convey sustainable values, in favor of the protection of the environment. To implement this practice, the accompanying measures encourage the installation of sorting bins for offices. They are developed with the aim of promoting and facilitating the collection of waste. They are available in different models including the individual sorting bin and the voluntary drop-off terminal. Still need to know which one to choose?

Selective sorting: an obligation to your advantage

The office trash cans "tote bags" are practical in appearance, but they do not add any value. They do not allow the establishment of selective sorting for your waste. And yet, this provision is mandatory for companies with more than 20 employees. It also relates to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).

Only good reasons to set up sorting bins for your company's offices

Beyond the regulatory framework, take the initiative to sort waste, from your premises, reduces the tasks and costs associated with waste treatment. You then optimize the subsequent recycling measures. In addition, you minimize the amount of waste to be sent to landfill.

The installation of sorting bins for offices induces a change in behavior in favor of the fight against waste. By being careful what you throw away, you tend to reduce waste as much as possible. Understand that the best waste is the one that we do not produce ! This initiative changes your consumption or work habits for more reasonable and sustainable practices.

Joining this green effort reduces your environmental burdens and offers a responsible vision of your business. You will make a good impression on your customers and partners. The key is to know how to take advantage of waste sorting baskets starting from a reasoned installation.

Make your employees aware of selective sorting

It is certain that some of your employees sort their waste at home. A reminder of good practices in your company is still necessary, and you must educate all your employees.

Here are some suggestions to help you make your employees aware of the implementation of selective sorting in your company :

FUNDAMENTALS

Remember to educate maintenance staff, whether they are in-house or waste collection is done through a cleaning company. They too are users of the bins, they are the ones who will empty and clean the bins every day!

SOLIDARITY JOBS

Inform your employees that they are participating in the creation of solidarity jobs, these are often subsidized jobs that take care of the recycling of your waste.

SELECTIBOX: your ally for installing waste sorting bins

Although there is a wide range of sorting bins for offices on the market, the SELECTIBOX brand is privileged for its qualities:

-          It is a brand 100% French ;

-          The products designed are recyclable and recycled ;

-          The design is of European quality, the production is therefore done according to a short cycle;

-          The manufacture of sorting bins is done support ;

-          The signs can be personalized according to the different categories of waste to be sorted.

-          To comply with the color codes for selective sorting, SELECTIBOX uses the 6 colors indicated:

The blue bin for paper

The blue basket accepts all papers, colors or not, newspapers, company flyers, etc.

The green bin for glass

All glass bottles will be thrown into this bin. On the other hand, table glasses (dishes) should not be thrown into this basket. The caps and lids must not be put on.
Green bins are quite rare in businesses, although juice or smoothie brands offer their drinks in glass bottles.

SELECTIBOX is a leading brand in the manufacture of waste sorting bins. It offers various modern and practical solutions to contribute to better management of your waste in the office.

Individual sorting bins: for waste management at source

Encouraging staff to recycle can be a daunting task. But thanks to a local and individualized solution, the gesture becomes automatic and natural. This is how individual sorting bins find a place of honor in your working environment.

Why install individual sorting bins in your offices?

Individual sorting bins are used as office equipment dedicated to each employee. In this context, selective sorting is done before general collection. Discreet, these individual sorting bins are placed under the desk to offer uncompromising accessibility and support change in employee behavior. They involve and accustom users to an obligatory ecological practice.

By making each employee responsible for selective sorting, waste management is all the more facilitated. With the use of ecological office bins, you encourage recycling, with a rate multiplied by 3. You are therefore investing for the reduction of the environmental impact of your brand, with a contribution from everyone.

Choose sorting bins for SELECTIBOX offices

La SELECTIBOX is an office bin with modular compartments. The main container, Selectibox Uno, is able to store up to 13 liters of waste. It can accommodate 1 to 2 buckets of 3,5 liters, respectively for Selectibox Duo and Selectibox Trio. They allow the categorization of waste according to a standardized color code and/or a pictogram to be affixed in the form of stickers. You therefore have free choice depending on the type of common waste in your work environment (paper, plastic, organic waste, etc.).

The Selectibox sorting baskets can offer several advantages to equip your company offices:

1. Space saving : The Selectiboxes are compact, which saves space in your office. They can be placed in a corner or under a desk without cluttering up the workspace. The volume of collection is adapted to the office, the bins being emptied regularly.
2. Aesthetic design : the design of sorting bins individual Selectibox makes it easy to integrate into the office environment and enhance the overall look. They are available in 6 colors. Choose the color that suits your desks: black, light grey, blue, green, yellow, and terracotta. You can also adapt your color choices according to regulatory codes. Customization possibilities allow you to expand the optional color palette.

    

3. Sustainability : Selectibox sorting bins are made from durable and resistant materials. They are designed to be used for many years without deteriorating, making them a long-term investment for the company. They are impact resistant unlike metal trash cans.

    

4. Ecological design : to support your transition to green, Selectibox office bins are made of polypropylene. They are 100% recyclable. The black models are also fully recycled products. Made in France, they are part of a short, economical production cycle with reduced environmental impact. The use of these sorting baskets overcomes the use of plastic bags, which advantageously limits your waste.

    

5. Easy to clean : Office bins with Selectibox compartments are easy to clean, which is important in a working environment. They can be easily wiped down or washed with common cleaning products. Radiated bottoms and rounded edges avoid waste stagnation.

Selectibox sorting bins are preferred to help your company comply with the waste sorting regulations. They offer many advantages for the application of an effective and environmentally friendly selective sorting policy.

The voluntary contribution terminal: the open-space device

At first glance, selective sorting seems simple. But the gesture gains momentum when its scope widens on the scale of a work environment. What solutions should be put in place in this case?

Larger-scale selective sorting thanks to the voluntary contribution terminal

In open-space, the volumes of waste to be collected are higher. To encourage the sorting and collection of waste in these shared spaces, the voluntary contribution terminal is very useful. It offers a larger capacity, with always the same devices for waste management.

The voluntary contribution terminal targets not only the employees of your company, but also all users of your work environment. It is essential in head offices and common areas, where waste accumulates quickly.

Like any sorting bin, voluntary drop-off terminals allow you to optimize your cleanliness budget. They centralize the collection of waste and allow saving time for service agents.

The voluntary contribution terminal is therefore a common sorting bin, requiring the responsibility of all users of your work environment. It allows a massive and much more diversified collection. Its visibility facilitates the awareness of your targets and makes its use much more intuitive.

Bornatri, the solution to create your selective sorting area

Innovated by SELECTIBOX, Bornatri is a modular sorting bin UV-resistant powder coated steel. Each office trash can has a capacity of 65 liters.

Bornatri has a lid adapted to a specific waste, in its calibrated opening surface and in its color. On the container, the indicative text facilitates the identification of the waste concerned. Depending on the common waste in your work environment, you have the option of combine different models of Bornatri to create your voluntary intake zone.

Bornatri waste sorting bins are equipped with a bracket kit to hold the eco bin bag in place. The collection of waste and the cleaning of the bin are then aided by the removable cover.

Flexitri, the design and practical voluntary contribution terminal

Flexitri differs from its Bornatri counterpart by its sleek design, a plus for decorating your business premises. Its capacity is 60 liters. It is designed in ABS to guarantee its resistance to any test. This office equipment offers 4 choices of colors and different lid models depending on the waste you want to sort. For better identification, it is possible to put a text on the front of the container.

The advantage of the office trash can Flexitri is his magnetic connection. The sorting terminals are placed side by side to provide better overall stability. They are equipped with tilting and removable covers to facilitate the collection of waste and the maintenance of each piece of equipment.

Sorting bins for individual offices OR voluntary drop-off terminals?

Although they are used as office bins and for selective sorting, the individual sorting bin and the voluntary extra terminal cannot be substituted. To choose between the two, you must:

•         Assess your waste according to its type

Do an internal audit, observe employee bins, type of waste thrown away, quantity, etc. This will help you select the best products suited to your needs and work environment.

If you have more than three categories of waste per employee, an individual office bin will not be able to fulfill its role and a voluntary drop-off point should be adopted. You can also multiply the individual models if this option remains economical and aesthetic.

•         Consider the number of users

The individual sorting basket is especially suitable for small-scale companies (20 employees maximum). Beyond this figure, it will be more interesting to choose the voluntary contribution terminals. Make sure to multiply the collection and sorting areas according to the number of potential users and according to the space available in your premises. The installation of voluntary contribution terminals will ideally be done in coworking spaces, cafeterias, places of passage and other common places.

•         Properly organize waste collection

The idea is to avoid the constraining and embarrassing scheme of the bin which overflows and/or gives off bad smells. If you plan daily collections, the individual sorting bin may be sufficient. If its capacity proves to be insufficient, turn to the voluntary drop-off terminal while adapting the frequency of collection according to the volume of waste.

In order to diversify and increase the efficiency of your sorting bins, install both individual sorting bins and voluntary drop-off terminals. The former will serve as personal office equipment while the intake terminals will be for public use. They are also to be reserved for bulky waste. This organization guarantees successful management of waste throughout the working environment. She accelerates your ecological transition and the transition to green of your company.

Find the right service provider for the collection of your waste

The main thing is done, all the waste produced in your company is collected and sorted. It would be a shame if they weren't in good hands.

Choose good provider for the collection of your waste. Receive several cleaning companies to measure their sensitivity to selective sorting. Get information from other companies, your town hall or community should be able to offer you solutions.

Focus on sorting bins for Selectibox offices

Selectibox Duo, 2-bin sorting bin

Selectibox Uno, 1-bin sorting bin, individual and educational bin

Here are the most common sorting bins installed in corporate offices: