Ways to be part of your community
Nowadays, businesses aren’t faceless profit-driven entities - they’re people too!
Businesses have the power to make an impact on communities by showing support and interest. It showcases compassion and generosity, which is highly valued by locals, employees and stakeholders.
Here are some impactful ways you can start engaging with your community.
Support local events
Get on board with community events in your area - it could be volunteering in charity runs, co-hosting food drives, partnering with a non-profit for a recycling day. By becoming proactive, you’re strengthening connections within your team, building new ones with the locals AND giving your business the exposure it deserves.
For example, we partner with OzHarvest by encouraging our customers to donate canned goods for their food drive! Book your next pickup along with your canned goods here.
2. Host community events
What does your business offer to people? Now bring it to your community! This could be in the form of a free networking night, an info session or starting your own forum for interested locals. Every business fulfills a need for people, and you could make a difference by offering an opportunity for locals to get to know your business, its people and how you make an impact.
3. Celebrate your local heroes!
A great way to spread positive news and boost community recognition is to express gratitude for local superstars! It could be spotlighting a local cafe owner or a health worker known in the community.
Think about starting a ‘Local Hero of the Month’ initiative - share their story on your website and social media. Employees would also appreciate this effort as it highlights your business’s compassion.
Be the business that makes people believe in good! Get started today!
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Have a great week!
Your RecycleSmart Team.
