Transforming Telford

Guest speakers introduced by Anne Taylor included Envirowise Regional Advisor Dr Roger Wilson, BESST Chair Andy Whyle from Ricoh and BESST Steering group member Carole Keane from Lyreco.

Envirowise speaker Dr Roger Wilson said, “The true cost of waste is as much as 4% of a company’s turnover. This equates to £1000 per employee in a manufacturing organisation and £200 in an office workplace. By implementing our top 10 tips in your office this can decrease to just 1% per year, a massive saving, what ever business you are in.”

Dr Wilson continued, “Before any senior management team implements a recycling strategy, the company should look at office and manufacturing consumption patterns. This will make it easier to develop objectives, making sure you hit the right targets which in turn will increase profits and reduce your business carbon footprint.”
10 Top Tips
1. Avoid printing emails with long footers – Towler Shaw Roberts (10)
2. Instead of writing down a phone message- email colleagues instead - Insight Technical Services (9)
3. Don’t use disposable cups always use a glass - Johnson Controls (5)
4. Avoid using paper towels in the bathroom use a hand drier - Chrisbeon (8)
5. Take office bins away just use 1 bin for 4 people – MULLER (1)
6. Set printers to a double-sided default setting – DENSO (3)
7. Don’t leave computers on standby – STS (2)
8. Avoid having lights on in every office – ABRO Donnington and Sechill (6)
9. Keep air conditioning and heating to a minimum – HSBC (7)
10. Have correct bins for different types of recyclable waste e.g. paper, plastics, and cardboard – J Upton Removals and Storage. (4)

Andy Whyle, Chair of BESST and Environmental Officer at Ricoh said, “BESST are helping with up 4 individual pilot schemes with partners next year offering recycling opportunities. We will target smaller industrial estates, retail centres, food waste suppliers and multiple office complexes. For more information please contact any of the BESST Steering Group”

Anne Taylor, Director of Business and Investment at Transforming Telford said, “With support from Local Authorities and Transforming Telford, TBP and BESST members can have the advice they need to set the correct recycling targets comply with CSR policies and collectively have a local voice on green issues.”

For more information on how to become a TBP member please contact Nicki Openshaw on 01952 567578 nicki.openshaw@transformingtelford.co.uk or for BESST enquiries Amy Regler on 01952 567566 or e-mail amy.regler@transformingtelford.co.uk

ENDS

Picture: Envirowise advisor Dr Roger Wilson, BESST Chairman Andy Whyle, TBP Chair Andrew Mason and Anne Taylor top up their piggy bank through green efficiency.