UK businesses are being pitted against each other 'on the green' in a game launched this week in the most unlikely of locations – an online golf course.
The Envirowise 'Putt It Away' challenge will reveal if the East Midlands knows its bogeys from its birdies, and if the West Midlands is on a 'par' with the South East when it comes to the environmental impact of their businesses.
The new game at the Puttitaway website will invite players to try their luck on either a driving range or 11-hole golf course, and flag-up practical advice on resource efficiency along the way.
Business tips will vary from how to reduce paper or water waste, to topical issues such as packaging waste or cleaner product design. And crucially, a live scoreboard will pit region against region in this nationwide business challenge.
Catherine Wale, Envirowise Regional Manager for the East Midlands, says: "UK office workers waste enough printing and writing paper every day to cover a championship golf course over 300 times! Yet improved resource efficiency could save a company up to £250 per employee per year – both a financial and environmental reward.
"This new golfing game is a fun way to help East Midlands businesses understand the sorts of simple steps they can take – and probably reveal a few competitive streaks along the way!"
To find out more and play the game, visit the Puttitaway website. Further information on resource efficiency can also be found at the Envirowise website or by calling the Envirowise Advice Line on 0800 585 794.
Issued on behalf of Envirowise by Trimedia Harrison Cowley. Media contacts: Rod Dennis or Louise Harris on 0117 929 2311.
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About Envirowise
Envirowise delivers a valuable programme of confidential advice to UK businesses. This advice enables businesses to improve profitability and reduce environmental impact.
Independent, practical and proven guidance is available through the Envirowise Advice Line, information resources and on site visits* delivered by a national team of expert advisors. Each solution is driven by the specific needs of individual firms, to genuinely improve their business practices, profitability and competitiveness. Since 1994, Envirowise has helped UK industry save over £1 billion.
* Please note that different services are available in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales – please contact our Advice Line on 0800 585 794 for more information on whether you are eligible for a site visit.