Benefits of waste minimisation
Last updated | 25/08/2010
The benefits of a waste minimisation initiative are wide-ranging
for your business:
- economic incentives
- legal compliance
- environmental improvements
- social advantages
- internal business benefits
- external business benefits
Waste Minimisation has economic incentives such
as reduced trade waste costs and improved efficiency. It is
important your business considers implementing waste minimisation
initiatives because
landfill tax regularly increases waste disposal
costs.
Waste Minimisation ensures legal compliance
with European Directives, UK Legislation and Regulations.
Waste Minimisation realises environmental
improvements such as improved pollution control,
development of environmentally friendly products and supporting the
development of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) such as
ISO14001.
Waste Minimisation has social benefits because
recycling and reuse initiatives provide employment and economic
opportunities for local charities, voluntary groups, the community
sector and businesses that can reuse or recycle
materials.
Waste Minimisation has internal business
benefits by encouraging a cultural change within your
business by fostering environmental awareness. It also provides an
opportunity for staff training and qualifications as well as
improved employee motivation.
Waste Minimisation has external business
benefits by managing a variety of your businesses
stakeholder relationships. Your investors, customers, the general
public, the regulator, companies within your supply chain and
contractors may require evidence of good environmental performance
or look for a 'green' image.
