(For information on what we recycle for our clients see this recycling page.)

As well as recycling incoming items for our clients we also carry out as much in-house recycling as possible. We avoid the use of the Christchurch City Council kerbside recycling wheelie bin since only about 70% of its contents are actually recycled.

Some of our current recycling procedures include:

• Die-cut foldable boxes are unfolded and saved for reuse
• Packaging is saved for reuse
• Cardboard goes to a cardboard recycling service
• If appropriate, printing is done on the reverse side of used paper
• Laser printer paper is recycled separately to other paper
• Refilled toner cartridges are used and any which cannot be refurbished are taken in for shredding at a specialist toner supply company
• Old paint pails and cardboard banana boxes are used for interim sorting stages and for storage
• Where possible second hand, discarded, or repairable plant and equipment is obtained rather than purchasing new items
• Food waste goes into a garden compost bin

There is always more that can be done but sometimes it is a compromise between the cost (and time) and the benefits achieved.

We also have a range of other measures that reduce our impact on the environment.