Office Recycling
We are committed to ensuring recycling programs are implemented in all offices where recycling options exist .
We are proud to have achieved our 2020 goal of recycling at least one waste stream in 100 % of our offices in FY20 . Moving forward we continue to expand efforts to recycling additional wastes and our offices are actively promoting the recycling of the following waste streams :
■ Paper
■ Plastic
■ Aluminum Cans
■ Glass
■ Electronic Waste
■ Cardboard
■ Compost
■ Batteries
100 %
Offices recycling
66 % 3 Reduction in paper use
2020 TARGET
Minimize material inputs and maximize recycling opportunities associated with our operational footprint and service delivery
We have several national contracts that offer recycling and take-back programs for non- traditional items , including printer cartridges , batteries and electronics . Between FY15 and FY20 , TRC has recycled / reused 111,622 pounds of electronics through our partnership with Dell . In FY20 , TRC also recycled toner cartridges through Toshiba ’ s Close the Loop program to avoid 2.7 MT CO2 emissions .
Greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing a single toner cartridge have been estimated to be approximately 4.8 kg CO2 per cartridge
3 : Since 2015 baseline , normalized to net service revenue
Significant Spills
Our field projects often involve the use of portable equipment and chemical storage that could potentially impact the environment if a release were to occur . We recognize the threats that material spills can pose to communities and the environment , and we take steps to ensure that good management practices are employed to avoid these incidents . TRC had no reportable spills in FY20 .
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