1. Take 5 practical steps to ensure you are doing THE RIGHT THING

2. Complete your Action Plan Complete the Action Plan to allocate responsibility & assign timescales Update this document after you complete each step of the Ashford Business Recycling Toolkit

3. Review Your Current Practices What materials are you currently recycling? Which waste company are you working with? Fill out the Pre-Audit Survey to review your current waste management & recycling practice.

4. Work Out Your Waste 'Arisings' Work through your business processes Conduct a walkabout Waste Audit Complete the downloadable template Engage staff to identify issues and opportunities

5. Establish The Services You Need Contact your current waste management co. –Ask about their services for the materials you identified from your audit Use the downloadable Business Waste Directory – Find new waste management companies in your local area Check your contract –If it doesn't suit, consider using another company Speak to your neighbours –Find out what contractors operate in your area, it may be cheaper to use them

6. Get Someone To Take Ownership Nominate a 'Waste Champion'! Tell your workforce Get your champion to share successes with customers, suppliers and staff. Let us know your success stories and feedback from using the toolkit by emailing info@remade- southeast.co.uk info@remade- southeast.co.uk