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"The reformulation of our products has had a major positive impact across the whole business and enhanced our reputation with our customers."
Peter Bullivant, Managing Director, Isothane

How will resource efficiency help my company?

Many companies are discovering that resource efficiency goes hand in hand with increased profits, as well as an enhanced image. View the sector-specific case studies below to see how others have successfully put into practice and benefited from resource efficiency. You may find that some of these are applicable to your business.

Recent Publications
GG120R Cost-effective vessel washing
GG101R Cost-effective management of vacuum systems
GG224 Cost-effective Reduction of Fugitive Solvent Emissions
GG216R Increasing product output in batch chemical manufacture
 Case studies
CS495 PVC manufacturer rationalises waste disposal and cuts costs (Polycol Ltd)
CS499 Consumer adhesives manufacturer seals out hazardous waste disposal costs (Henkel)
CS755 Replacement of flammable solvents at a polyurethane manufacturer makes good business sense (Isothane)
CS273 Batch chemical manufacturer saves with CIP (Ciba)
CS735 Substitution of a stabiliser at a wallcoverings manufacturer (Speciality Coatings Ltd)
CS734 Introduction of water-based paints at a refrigerants supplier (Harp International)
CS706 Pharmaceutical company cuts costs through a behavioural programme (AstraZeneca)
CS699 Chemical manufacturer benefits by reducing waste (Dow Corning)
CS701 Process reviews reduce hazardous waste at a pharmaceutical manufacturer (Shasun Pharma Solutions Ltd)
CS791 Effective management and segregation reduce hazardous waste disposal costs (Peboc)
CS769 Plastics manufacturer reduces water costs (General Electric Plastics)
Guides
GG395 Better solvent management in speciality chemicals manufacture
GG363 Managing water use in speciality chemicals' manufacture: a signposting guide
GG224 Preventing waste in production: practical methods for process control
GG679 Resource efficiency through green chemistry
GG413 Reducing solvent –use by good housekeeping
GG523 Cost-effective water saving devices and practices - for industrial sites
GG490 Practical ways to manage and minimise hazardous waste
GG429 Cost-effective solvent management

Legislation

For an overview of environmental legislation for this sector visit the sector page on legislation.

More tips, guidance and advice

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