Food and drink manufacturers are being urged to take advantage of a series of free seminars which will demonstrate how to cost effectively adapt to new hazardous waste regulations.
Run by government-funded programme, Envirowise, the Hazardous Waste – Understanding, Managing and Minimising events, being held this autumn, will demonstrate to companies how they can reduce hazardous waste and save money.
The new hazardous waste regulations came into force in July this year, classifying additional wastes as hazardous and introducing new controls for their movement.
As a result many businesses are now dealing with hazardous waste for the first time. Managing it is therefore becoming a major issue, making it important to introduce changes to business practice now.
Envirowise Programme Director, Dr Martin Gibson said: "Becoming informed about relevant waste legislation is a logical first step for those interested in making serious savings, learning ways to adapt and moving towards environmental best practice.
"Businesses should not miss this opportunity to get clear and concise guidance from experts in the field" he said.
Speakers will include representatives from the Environment Agency as well as Envirowise specialists, and the presentations will be followed by a question and answer session.
Participants will also receive a free copy of Envirowise's Good Practice Guide, Practical ways to manage and minimise hazardous waste, which explores a range of straightforward ways to improve resource efficiency and save money.
The Envirowise Hazardous Waste breakfast events will be held between 8:00am and 10:30am on the following days:
- 26 October 2005 Chesterfield Hotel, Mayfair, London
- 3 November 2005 Royal Clarence Hotel, Exeter
- 9 November 2005 Thistle Hotel, Middlesbrough
- 15 November 2005 Royal Moat House Hotel, Nottingham
Places at these events are limited. For more information and to register visit the Envirowise website.
Issued on behalf of Envirowise by Harrison Cowley.
About Envirowise
Envirowise delivers a valuable programme of confidential advice to UK businesses. This advice enables businesses to improve profitability by improving their environmental efficiency.
Independent, practical and proven guidance is available through the Envirowise Advice Line, information resources and on site visits* delivered by a 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 £1 billion.
The Envirowise programme is available to any UK business, completely free of charge. For more information visit the Envirowise website or call 0800 585 794.
* 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.