Cut costs of waste disposal
More effective management of your waste and resources can minimise your disposal costs and help you increase your profits.
Derek Jenkins, Quicksilver Moving and Storage
It’s not just the environment that benefits when we use less resources to create the same output, your financial department will like it too. Of course, it may not be so easy to make the changes that will lead to fewer resources being used more efficiently…but that’s where organisations like Envirowise and NISP come in.
Waste costs money and can typically average about 4% of a business' turnover.
The real cost of waste is often 5-20 times the cost of disposal.
Typical payback period is usually months.
How do I get started? If you are uncertain about what to do first, Envirowise is a good starting point. They offer free and confidential advice on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact. To find out more about ways they can help:
- Download or order free guides, case studies and tools from the website www.envirowise.gov.uk
- Speak to one of our experts who will offer free and confidential advice on the on the Environment Advice Line on 0800 585794
- Arrange a free and confidential FastTrack visit to assess your saving opportunity.
If you want to find out more about Envirowise events and seminars in the North East contact the North East Regional Manager, Guy Bashford, based in Newcastle upon Tyne: guy.bashford@envirowise.gov.uk or visit visit the Envirowise regional web pages.