Waste Minimisation

Did you know?

• that waste and badly used resources can account for over 4% of business turnover?
• that the majority of companies can save up to £1000 per employee by tackling their use of resources?
• that most waste minimisation actions are simple low cost/no cost solutions?

These web pages provide information for businesses on how to achieve significant cost savings as well as environmental benefits by addressing resource efficiency on their own premises.

The benefits that are outlined in case studies and good practice guidance contained within these pages have been proven by a whole range of businesses, from small retailers, to large manufacturing companies.

There is a well-established network of sector and geographically-focused business waste minimisation initiatives and programmes across Scotland. To date, over 2000 businesses have over £16 million from implementing simple waste minimisation actions  Waste minimisation makes strong business sense!