Before we start… The Bang Experience

World’s 5 th energy consumer World’s 1st water consumer One of the Largest greenhouse gases Needs 400 years to decompose

3 R’s Reuse Reduce Recycle

What to do 2. Create / Purchase Recycling Bins 6. Arrange for collection 1. Designate a Project Coordinator 3. Place Bins in strategic areas 4. Introduce program to employees 5. Designate storage place

Bins Use the CRAFT bin Place bins in ‘hot spots’

Employee Engagement Communicate CRAFT to employees Raise Employee Awareness Encourage reduction of excessive waste of paper Introduce CRAFT website CRAFT presentations Identify champions

Form teams in every department, or company divisions Include recycling information in the company website, newsletter, or other internal communication recycling tips and reminders or distribute flyers Motivate with competitions and rewards for achieving recycling goals to generate enthusiasm

What to throw Used office paper (copy paper, notebook paper, letterheads, envelopes, file folders) Newspaper/magazines Mixed or colored paper Cardboard and other packaging paper Telephone directories and unwanted mail Shipping boxes

What NOT to throw Tissue paper Food Cans Plastic stickers Laminated cards Spirals Plastic folder Membership cards Tape Notebook spirals Rubber bands Paper clips CDs

Thrown paper condition As is Torn Shredded NOT wrinkled/Crumpled NOT stained with food

Paper collection Collect the papers from individual bins Compile in 1 location Put paper in plastic bags

Paper pickup Arrange for pickup Recycling plants will give contribution based on points Tip: Designate a coordinator/contact person to deal with the recycling company

Benefits for adhering companies Enhancement of reputation with customers Recognition as a good corporate citizen Reduction in the need for new landfills and incinerator Conservation of resources and reduction in energy consumption Prevention of the emissions of many greenhouse gases and water pollutants

Awards and recognition Patronage of the Lebanese Ministry of Environment King Abdullah Awards for Youth Innovation and Achievement - Best 10 NGO projects in the Middle East Pan Arab Web Awards - Silver ranking for Best NGO website in the Arab Region Junior Chamber International (JCI) - MEA award for Best CSR initiative

Major Participants & Beneficiaries Ministry of Education - Lebanon Azadea group Thompson Reuters An Nahar Newspaper Holcim Universite Saint Joseph Haigazyan University

What we offer Customized Training Sessions Environmental impact calculator Brochures / Posters Booklet including all necessary information Bin design + Sample Craft Bins Internal memo samples Powerpoint presentation & Bang Experience Contacts of Major Stakeholders

Congratulations! You have contributed in making our world a better greener and cleaner place!