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Commercial Waste Awareness

For industry and business the costs of waste are often underestimated. By being waste aware there are many benefits to your business: 

  • Recycling your waste can save you money
  • Reduce your general waste levels
  • Your waste is a resource and could be used by someone else
  • Show customers that you care about the environment
  • Recycling your waste helps the environment and local organisations
  • Compliance with legislation and maintaining your duty of care
  • Where applicable informing you of legislation pertaining to Animal By Products, Waste Electronic and Electrical Equipment and Hazardous waste
  • Waste minimisation studies within the workplace can prevent resource inefficiency and save money
  • Correct presentation of waste for collection and the prevention of the litter

Introducing waste awareness to your employees will assist in achieving the above benefits. A one day waste awareness course accredited by the Chartered Institute of Wastes Management is available across the country to inform managers and employees or their responsibilities. For more information please visit http://www.ciwm.co.uk/pm/389.

 

Last updated | 21/11/2008

   

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