Wizard could help businesses save money
Submitted on June 30, 2009
Whilst there is no magic formula for improving resource efficiency and saving money, sustainable business experts Envirowise say businesses can increase their chances of success by using the org
anisation’s online Publications Wizard tool.
Since its launch, the ‘Wizard’ has helped 3,000 businesses to build their very own resource efficiency plan, tailor-made to their individual business needs.
The five most popular topics searched as components of the bespoke guides to date are:
1. Waste management
2. Environmental Management Strategies
3. Raw material use
4. People issues
5. Recycling
Results have shown that preventing waste is taking precedence over end of life recycling. Envirowise East of England regional manager, Simon Best, believes that this is an indication that businesses are developing a more complex understanding of resource efficiency as a means to unlocking working capital and combating the economic downturn.
He 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 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
