New Zealand Commercial Design Trends Series NZ Commercial Design Trends Vol. 35/02C | Page 93

PROUDLY PLANET FRIENDLY
Green thinking is a major asset for any company both in terms of the planet and its own public
persona – a pioneer in the field, Method Recycling goes further, making recycling an aesthetic pleasure
With the general move from cubicle farms to
open-plan, progressive office spaces everything
is on display. So whereas recycling was once a
messy, tucked-away afterthought, now – thanks to
Method Recycling – it’s colourful, bold, out in the
open and a great advertisement regarding your care
for our crowded planet’s future.
After three years’ research, New Zealand company
Method launched its colour-coded, high visibility,
behaviour-changing recycling bins to the market in
2016, with the first run sold out preproduction. The dura-
ble bins are injection moulded from fully recyclable
polypropylene and include 50% recycled materials.
And further tribute to the green-focus product’s
compelling advantages, Method now has offices in
New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom.
Plus the bins can be found in diverse leading-edge
organisations, from renowned London architecture
firm Foster + Partners to Melbourne University.
Essentially, Method’s attractive bins change
recycling behaviours through Open Plan Recycling.
The 60L recycling and waste bins are placed
together to form flexible recycling stations located
throughout a facility – bringing increased awareness
and accountability for staff and visitors alike.
Method recommends one station per 30 - 50 staff,
which should be around a 10-second walk. You can
also place single bins where recyclables are pro-
duced such as a paper bin next to the photocopier.
The bins have a built-in, patented Bag Retainer
System that makes them easy and hygienic to
service, while retaining their sleek lines. There
are also specialised accessories such as desktop
precyclers, compostable liners, and Heavy Duty
Connectors, to lock the bins into place.
For further details on Method Recycling, head
online: www.methodrecycling.com
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Above:How does your company
feel about our planet’s furniture?
Method Recycling offers one way
to show you care profoundly.
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