Waste
Waste costs money- often up to 4% of business
turnover.
Use these tips to help you:
- Eliminate waste wherever possible
- Reduce waste by design or process
- Reuse whatever you can
- Recycle or Reprocess as much as possible
- Dispose anything that is left legally and
safely
You can also get advice from the organisations
listed below:
Business Link can provide help on pollution
control and waste.
Battery Recycling - G & P Batteries - collection
and compliant recycling of batteries or battery powered
appliances.
Envirowise -
Free, independent advice & support to help increase profits,
minimise waste & reduce environmental impact. Cover a wide
range of business sectors.
NetRegs -
information on environmental legislation, including disposal of
waste.
Search for recycling collection companies for different
materials in your area using the Recycle at Work Search
Tool
Waste Electronic & Electrical Equipment -
Easy WEEE -
national UK service that provides full WEEE recycling facilities
with over 400 local collection points.
Worcestershire Resource
Exchange offer a free collection service for
non-hazardous waste such as plastics, fabrics, bottle tops and
foam, from local businesses. The materials are then used in a wide
range of art and craft projects by schools and other groups. Also
part of the Community Repaint scheme
- donate your surplus paint.
Do you provide 'green' products or services? Get your
business listed for free on the
Green Directory!
