1. It’s hard:
Okay, this is the first thing that businesses need to get out of their heads. Recycling is not hard—especially for businesses. When it comes to business recycling there are multiple outlets for more types of business waste than you think. It’s just a matter of finding them—and the experts are out there to help you do just that.

2. It doesn’t actually help that much
So many people say that recycling things such as plastic and metal simply makes people feel better about using it with the same frequency as before. However—at the same time, many others still believe that a genuine commitment to recycling will also increase awareness about waste. What do you think?

3. I’m only one person, how can I alone make a difference?
This is the classic excuse. People say to themselves, “What good will recycling do if I’m the only one doing it?” Well how did recycling start at all? Someone decided to do it and then it caught on. Especially for businesses—when one business realizes they can actually save money while making a difference, others will see the benefits and follow suit. Making a difference is easier than you think, even if it the results aren’t immediately apparent.

4. Landfills aren’t really that harmful
You don’t like waste sitting in your warehouse, your yard, or your garage. Why? Well, without getting into the number of actual environmental concerns there let’s just put it the easy way—it’s not good! and you know it. So why would it be ok for all that junk to sit outside? Waste left to rot isn’t good anywhere. Not at your home, your place of business, or your community landfill. It if can be recycled efficiently, why not do it? It’s only a matter of finding the best way, and the people who will do it for free are out there.

5. There isn’t a market for recycled materials.
This one’s easy. Yes there is!
Comments? Suggestions? Feel free to weigh in on the topic. How can we continue to make recycling viable for businesses, small and otherwise?