How do you make waste interesting? By seeing it as a way to increase your profitability by up to 4.5% without adding any more customers. Is this figure really achievable, and if so, what’s involved?
Published 01.07.2006
All businesses have a responsibility to use resources efficiently and this includes minimising the waste sent to landfill. But how can you measure your success? The first step is to take stock of
where you are. How should you do this?
Published 15.12.2016
The correct sorting, recycling and disposal of waste is a high priority for most businesses not only because of the environmental benefits but also for the cost savings. Our checklist will help you
evaluate how you’re doing.
Published 27.09.2019
As waste is likely to be costing your business at least 4.5% of turnover every year, you need to take steps to cut it. So why not follow our five-stage plan to help reduce your refuse?
Published 01.10.2007
The government has announced plans to create six zero waste zones across the country. What’s the idea behind them and is taking part obligatory?
Published 01.12.2008
Although there’s been a duty to treat non-hazardous waste since October 2007, so far the Environment Agency (EA) has left businesses alone. However, now it’s decided to start checking up. What should
you be doing?
Published 01.07.2008
Since the end of September, the waste hierarchy, as defined in the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, must be followed. How might this affect you?
Published 25.10.2011
Under the new Waste Regulations 2011, businesses must show that they have adhered to the waste hierarchy. Having a written policy will confirm your company’s commitment and show how you will stay
legal. What should it say?
Published 18.11.2011
Should you ditch the normal Christmas gifts you give your staff and offset a tonne of carbon on their behalf instead? Surely they’d be delighted? Or are there better ways of ensuring you’re doing
your bit for the environment this Christmas?
Published 01.12.2007