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5 Steps To Reduce Restroom Waste
In honor of Global Recycling Day
Solid Rock Group offers five steps facility managers can take to reduce restroom waste.
Recycling Day was created in 2018 to recognize and celebrate the importance recycling plays in preserving resources and securing the future of the planet. The stated mission of the annual event is to:
Tell world leaders that recycling is too important not to be a global issue, and that a common approach to recycling is urgently needed.
Ask people across the planet to think resource, not waste, when it comes to the goods around us.
With this in mind, restrooms can be a major source of waste created in commercial and public facilities. Every day, millions of people pass through restrooms without giving a second thought to the waste they leave behind.
“Restrooms are high-traffic areas that generate significant waste, yet they’re often the last place businesses consider when building a sustainability strategy,” said Kolawole Dada, Managing Partner and Facility Management Expert at the Solid Rock Group Kolawole Dada further adds that “Global Recycling Day is a reminder that the products we choose and how we manage them can have a real environmental impact.”
How To Reduce Restroom Waste
In honor of Global Recycling Day, Sofidel offers the following five steps facility managers can take to reduce restroom waste:
Choose certified paper products. Switch to paper towels and toilet paper made from trusted third-party organizations. This helps reduce reliance on virgin fibers and supports responsible sourcing practices.
Properly sort waste. The average restroom visitor uses two to four paper towels per visit, making effective recycling practices essential. Place labeled bins near sinks and hand-drying areas to encourage correct disposal.
Switch to automatic dispensers. Touchless paper towel dispensers pre-measure each use, reducing over-pulling and cutting unnecessary waste for a measurable environmental impact that adds up quickly in high-traffic restrooms.
Educate staff and visitors. Display easy-to-understand recycling instructions and equip custodial teams with training to improve recycling efficiency and reduce waste contamination.
Use high-capacity product formats. High-capacity paper towel and toilet paper rolls last longer and require fewer changeouts, which helps reduce packaging waste while maintaining a consistent supply. Reviewing usage patterns helps facilities right-size their products and eliminate unnecessary waste.
