Business - Waste

Cutting waste can be a really effective way to increase your profits; The Landfill tax is incorporated into your waste disposal costs. In 2004 this cost your company £15 per tonne. This is now increasing by £3 per year until a cost of £35 per tonne is reached, significantly increasing your disposal costs. You'll also be benefiting the environment at the same time.

But where do you start?

• What are the business arguments for tackling the waste problem?
• What are the practical steps to take?
• How can you make this work?
• Where can you get support and further information?

The following pages will help set you on the right path, acting as a no-nonsense, beginner's guide to waste minimisation.