tonnes of business waste that ends up going to landfills every year is generated by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the nation.

of SMEs view the act of reducing waste generation and increasing recycling as a key component of being a sustainable and ethical business.

believe that being able to tell customers and clients that they recycle as much as possible helps to win and retain business.

believe that increasing their recycling activities is the competitive edge that it gives them over other businesses.

believe that good waste management improves public perception of the company.

of SMEs state that a benefit of improving their waste and recycling practices is to motivate staff.

of Australian employees say that having recycling facilities at work does, or would, make them feel like they work for a responsible employer - according to a National Recycling Week research.