BESST’s regular event programme covers a variety of environmental topics including Waste, Resource Efficiency, Energy and Legislation. The events create opportunities for members to network and share best practice. Find out what happened at past events on the links below…
Legislation Update - June 2010
With new legislation arriving in April this year BESST teamed up with the Environment Agency and Telford and Wrekin Councils permitting team to deliver the years legislation update. The event focused on the new permitting regulations which had under gone extensive changes this year. Groundworks also provided an introduction to spill kit training to address the growing need for on site spill kit competence.
There are a number of environmentally focused business support services out there and it’s difficult to know who can deliver what service for your business. The event allowed each of the business support providers to deliver to the audience of companies what they can offer. Support services attending included Business Link, Re: Think Energy, NISP, WRAP, Smarter Working Project and Envirowise.
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Water may be costing your business more than you think. Few businesses identify water as a raw material that is paid for twice - to receive it and to take away the waste.
Simple actions can lead to substantial savings that go straight to your company’s bottom line. This event was supported by envirowise and showcased the success of Lyreco's water audit that took place earlier in the year.
Many organisations have had their focus on reducing high energy and waste disposal costs.
However, through managing water efficiently there are good opportunities for all businesses to make improvements and see the results on their bottom line. Following the success of the Lyreco Water Audit held in April 2009, DENSO hosted a Water Review on 28
th October.
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With current legislation and a strong focus in the media, packaging is becoming an increasingly important issue to all businesses and is costing a lot of money each year. This event was supported by Envirowise and looked at the main issues surrounding packaging, the key areas to think about and the legal obligations of businesses.
Read moreEnvironmental legislation is increasing year on year and there is more responsibility and pressures on businesses to reduce and understand their environmental impacts.
This event focussed on a practical overview of environmental legislation looking at examples and case studies of areas of best…and worst practice!
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Whilst many businesses recognise the benefits of devising strategies for reducing waste and becoming more resource efficient, difficulties can often arise during the implementation phase of these strategies.
This event looked at some of the issues companies face, and top tips to overcome these.
Lyreco Water Audit, April 2009
Water may be costing your business more than you think. Few businesses identify water as a raw material that is paid for twice - to receive it and to take away the waste. Simple actions can lead to substantial savings that go straight to your company’s bottom line.
Working with Envirowise, BESST co-ordinated and organised for a water specialist to complete a Water Audit covering the whole of the Lyreco site; including Office, Warehouse, and outside areas. The aim of this process is to highlight areas of good practice and identify areas for financial savings and improvement.
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Within the current economic climate every £ counts and understanding your impact on the environment and taking action on it can significantly benefit your business. In addition, while looking at resource efficiency, every business is obliged to meet legal requirements designed to protect the environment.
For some businesses fear of prosecution may be the main reason that they consider environmental issues. This event had three main speakers, looking at resource efficiency, legislation and a local case study; followed by an interactive workshop for delegates and sharing of best practice.
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Getting Wise About Water - Water Efficiency November 2009
September 2009
Ensuring Legislative Compliance – Pollution Prevention, June 2009
