Although there is no magic formula for improving resource efficiency and saving cash, sustainable business experts Envirowise say businesses can maximise their chances of success by using the organisation’s online Publications Wizard tool.
Since its launch, the 'Wizard' has helped over 3,000 companies to build their very own resource efficiency plan, tailor-made to their individual business needs.
The top five most popular topics searched as components of the bespoke guides to date are:
- Waste management
- Environmental Management Strategies
- Raw material use
- People issues
- Recycling
The results show that preventing waste is taking precedence over end of life recycling and Holly Firmin, South East regional manager at Envirowise, believes this is a sign that businesses are developing a more complex understanding of resource efficiency as a means to unlocking working capital and combating the economic downturn.
She says: "By being more efficient with resources to prevent, rather than responsibly disposing of waste, businesses can free up time and money to focus on building and defending their market position at a difficult time. It's encouraging to see so many businesses, diverse by region and sector, looking at such measures to reduce their costs and proactively seeking out support through the Envirowise Publications Wizard.
"For those companies who are interested in the business benefits of resource efficiency, but don't know where to begin, the Wizard is a simple starting point that will help them get up and running quickly."
The Publications Wizard asks a series of straightforward, multiple choice questions to determine business sector and understanding of resource efficiency. Specific areas of support are then identified, allowing the user to tailor-make a personalised PDF document that gives specific guidance based on their individual business circumstances.
To try out the wizard, please visit: www.envirowise.gov.uk/publications
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About Envirowise
Envirowise is a Government-funded programme dedicated to putting the sustainable use of resources at the heart of UK business practice.
Since 1994 Envirowise has helped UK businesses save over £1bn by enabling them to significantly reduce their environmental footprints.
Envirowise offers businesses of all sizes and sectors a wide range of free, independent and practical advice designed to genuinely improve their processes, profitability and competitiveness. Services include:
- The Envirowise Advice Line on 0800 585794
- An encyclopaedic website (www.envirowise.gov.uk) of valuable and relevant information
- Over 200 events each year, from Product Design Workshops to major exhibitions