London currently produces an estimated 17 million tonnes of waste every year – much of it by business and industry -  but only has the capacity to manage just 10 million tonnes or 60 per cent of the waste produced. What’s more, the figure is set to grow.

             
As a result of this, waste can, and could increasingly, account for a significant proportion of a business’ turnover. Due to the introduction of measures such as the Landfill Tax, it is vital to have effective waste management practices in place. These aim to reduce amounts of waste produced, and such measures are now fundamentally linked with promoting environmental best practice. Most waste minimisation actions are simple low cost or no cost solutions, and will reduce a business’ operating costs.

Are you throwing away time, money and resources in your bin? To find out more about waste minimisation have a look through the headings below:

1.      What is Waste minimisation?

2.      Driving principles, policy & legislation

3.      How are these principles put into practice in every day business?

4.      So what exactly would a programme involve?

               
To find out how LESS can help you reduce your business’ contribution to the waste problem, click the link here to view case studies relating to Waste Management to see how you could change in a positive way and save money at the same time.

         
For a simple overview of relevant legislation to waste and recycling, follow the link here to the NetRegs website.

Alternatively, for an overview of legislation relevant to packaging, follow the link here to the NetRegs website.