UK businesses have never been more interested in improving their green credentials in a bid to save cash, according to sustainable business experts Envirowise, who today reported a 22 per cent uplift in visitors to its website compared to last year*.
To cope with a growing appetite for green business advice and ensure the most relevant information is available and accessible to all UK businesses, Envirowise has launched a new, updated website (www.envirowise.gov.uk) with a host of added features and a more user-friendly interface.
Following an intensive period of user consultation, the new-look website is designed to be more user-friendly and easier to navigate. Designed to be more easily accessible, the site now makes it easier to get hold of the information businesses need, when they need it. For those new to green business and Envirowise, a new 'Get Started' section will assist first time users and direct them to the most relevant sections at the touch of a button.
The new site also includes improved events and news sections, to help visitors keep up to date and benefit from the latest developments, and hosts unique Envirowise 'pod casts' that give advice on a range of environmental issues for business.
The site hosts over 620 publications containing advice and information to help businesses of all sizes address their environmental impact. Tailored areas deliver specific advice for a range of industry sectors including production, design and construction.
Envirowise director Mary Leonard says: "Since 1994, Envirowise has saved UK businesses over £1billion through its range of free advice and support. Alongside the Envirowise Advice Line, the website is one of the key resources for businesses looking for guidance on saving money through resource efficiency".
Visit the all-new Envirowise website at: www.envirowise.gov.uk
* 22% more unique visitors during the period April – Sept 08 compared to April – Sept 07 (Envirowise web stats)
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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