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Work with your suppliers to ensure that deliveries are packaged using recyclable, returnable or re-usable materials.
Consider buying in bulk to reduce packaging and costs.
Locally sourced food suppliers can benefit the local economy and cut down on food miles.
Monitor your water & energy use - check the meters over the course of a week, at the same time in the morning and evening. If you run a 9-5 site, your consumption should be negligible out of working hours.
Consider water saving devices such as sensor taps, sensor hand towel dispensers, urinal controls, waterless urinals, low flush and dual flush toilets, and air intake showers.
Introduce sensors to lights in rooms that are used infrequently and ensure that lights are switched off at the end of the day, except for emergency lighting.
Involve your staff. They are your eyes and ears around the business and can identify areas where inefficiency may be occurring. Provide a suggestions box for staff to suggest ways to be more efficient.
Contact the Carbon Trust for information on energy efficiency.
One man's waste is another man's treasure. Contact NISP about your waste - they may be able to put you in touch with someone who can use it.
Businesses can buy water-efficient devices through the Water Technology List. Through the Enhanced Capital Allowance scheme, businesses can claim 100% of the investment against their taxable profits.