Signage 4 Success in Recycling

How can I maximise efficiency of my recycling scheme?

Improving your recycling rates can be really easy and needn’t cost the earth! Aside from sourcing recycled and UK manufactured containers to minimise environmental impacts, it is also essential to incorporate clear and bold signage to maximise the efficiency of your recycling scheme

Working with our local designers at FASTSIGNS we offer a wide range of signage and labelling to enhance your scheme. We use a variety of methods including vinyl and screen print labels and rigid wall sign prints to produce a high-quality finish.

How will signage help reduce my environmental impacts?

• Ensure the success of your recycling scheme – use signage and labelling to make sure everyone knows where waste can be disposed and reduce cross-contamination of waste streams.
• Re-vamp an old scheme – if your recycling scheme is not running as well as you had hoped don’t discard or replace your bins, some simple signage may be all you need!
• Green printing methods – there are no minimum order quantities and all designs are proofed before print to avoid waste.
• Long lasting – our labels are bonded to ensure they remain on the bin surface even after cleaning. They are also suitable for use on external bins.
• Bespoke designs – do you have specific waste streams or waste combinations for collection? All signage and labelling can be printed with the text and design of your choice
• Coordinate a range of bins – we produce ranges of labels to fit different shapes and sizes of bins. This allows all types of containers across a site to be linked with a colour scheme and/or design that keeps everything consistent and easy to follow throughout your building.

New state of the art flat-bed printer

We have access to a brand new printer that can print directly onto many substrates up to 1250 x 2500mm in one piece. This eco-friendly technology uses ultra violet light to cure the ink and eliminates the use of solvents and layers of vinyl and laminates as used previously. We now have the capability to print directly onto various materials up to 50mm thick in stunning full colour designs.

Where can labels and signs be used effectively in my recycling scheme?

• Labels – we recommend that all bins are labelled so that each clearly marks what waste it contains. We also recommend that lids are labelled rather than bases in case lids become muddled up or bags cover the signage.
• Graphics – waste stream graphics are often incorporated to provide a visual aid. This may be particularly useful in public areas and educational establishments.
• Signage – we usually advise customers to set up recycling stations comprising of 3-4 different waste bins. Wall signage placed above each station can help make your scheme eye-catching and colourful. Alternatively you could use a subtle design to give a subliminal message and promote your company’s environmental awareness.
• Colour-coding & Personalisation – we can also colour-code bins so that they keep in fitting with your colour-scheme. Add your own company logo or even a complete bin wrap in a design of your choice