Plastic-Pollution-Solution-Tool-Kit-Guide

CONTENTS 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 . 7 . 8 . 9 . 10 . 11 . Be Part of the Solution The best way to become part of the plastic pollution solution is to REFUSE, REDUCE, & RECYCLE. This toolkit is designed to inspire solutions to help you in your efforts to ditch the plastic. Did you Know? Discover some shocking truths about just how much plastic we dispose of in our day-to-day lives and business, how much ends up in our oceans, and even how much we consume. How-to Reduce Single-use Plastic in your Office The big problem with plastic waste is that we just don’t know how long it really takes to break down. Find out what exactly single-use plastic is, and how you and your coworkers can stop using so much of it? 8 Ways to Make a Big Difference Handy tips and tricks for positive change, and swaps you can make that will help to significantly reduce the amount of single-use plastic that is used in your workplace. How to Conduct a Green Audit The first step in understanding how much plastic is used in your business is to take a close look at your garbage. Start with this simple audit for a clearer picture of what you’re throwing away. How to Conduct a Green Audit – Worksheet This handy worksheet is your must-have companion when first setting out to audit your rubbish. How COS is Helping Take a look at the efforts we are making as a business to reduce our own plastic use, as well as support our customers in doing the same. Simple Product Switches you can Make Switching out harmful plastic products for sustainable, reusable alternatives in an easy way to make a big impact on the environment. Take the Challenge Making small changes in your day-to-day operations can make a real difference. Take our simple challenge to get your workplace on the path to change.