Businesses prioritising eco-friendly schemes

Posted by paulgreen on April 9, 2010 under SME News | Comments are off for this article

Businesses across the UK are starting to prioritise green initiatives, according to research by recruitment agency Spring Personnel.

The study revealed that 87% of firms questioned have an active interest in environmental issues, while a further 12% say they are becoming more aware of the green agenda.

It was also found that 81% of firms are interested in how to make their business greener, with many companies already trying to make an impact by providing recycling bins and discouraging unnecessary printing.

However, fewer firms are currently implementing travel-related schemes, with just 22% of businesses questioned operating cycle to work schemes.

Source: http://www.i-l-m.com/publications/2363.aspx?articleid=19710796&articleheading=Businesses+prioritising+eco-friendly+schemes

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Envirowise virtual tour designed to help your business become more resource efficient

Posted by admin on March 1, 2010 under Operations | Comments are off for this article

Green Street is the Envirowise virtual tour designed to help your business become more resource efficient.

Green Street consists of a hotel, restaurant, public house, office and factory. Each building has up to six different rooms relating to the type of services each establishment provides. Within the different rooms there are a variety of hotspots containing tips and advice on how to make that item more resource efficient and where to find more information.

Read more: http://www.envirowise.gov.uk/uk/Our-Services/Tools/Green-Street.html

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Marketing-Simply – A Guide to Marketing for SMEs –
Business Plan Template – Cashflow Template – Start Up Guide
Guide To Strategic Planning – Small Business Guide

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