Rubbish and waste can account for over 4% of business turnover The majority of companies can save up to £1000 per employee by tackling waste minimisation Most waste minimisation actions are simple low cost/ no cost solutions

This site provides information for a wide range of businesses on how to achieve significant cost savings and environmental benefits by addressing waste minimisation on their own premises.

Remember you don’t have to be a manufacturing company to practise waste minimisation.   The benefits 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!