There are many organisations in your area offering advice and support to help you reduce waste and get recycling.
Cumbria Business Environment Network (CBEN)
Also known as the Cumbria Rural Enterprise Agency, the CBEN provides FREE and tailored resource efficiency advice to businesses in Cumbria.
Services include:
- Advice on reducing and dealing with waste and reducing costs.
- Advice on reducing energy use, conserving raw materials and saving water.
- Advice on legal requirements and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Call the Environmental Team at the Penrith CREA offices on 01768 891555, or email cben@crea.co.uk. Alternatively, visit www.crea.co.uk (external link) for more information.
Cumbrian Green Business Forum (CGBF)
A local business-to-business forum for sharing views on rising fuel bills, escalating disposal costs and tighter environmental regulations. They provide:
- Practical help to improve environmental performance.
- Networks of local businesses willing to share their expertise in environmental best practice.
- Campaigning for better recycling and other environmental facilities for the business community.
CGBF seminars and workshops are designed to help you get the best out of energy management, environmental regulations, waste recycling, purchasing and environmental performance.
Check out CGBF's new YouTube site (external link) which shows what members are doing to go green - and how they are doing it.
To find out more visit www.cgbf.co.uk (external link) or contact Rodger Woodroffe roger.woodroffe@cgbf.co.uk
Environment Connect
Environment Connect is the single gateway to all environmental business support services available in your area. In partnership with Business Link Northwest, they bring together a range of providers of environmental business support and advice. They do the research and put you in touch with the right people. Their expert advisors can help you save money, increase efficiency and reduce your carbon footprint. Simply call 0845 00 66 888 or visit http://www.environmentconnect.co.uk/ (external link) for more information.Envirowise
Envirowise offers practical, independent and confidential advice to UK businesses of all sizes, designed to improve their processes, profitability and competitiveness. Services include web-based tools and resources, a range of publications including case studies, good practice guides and newsletters, events and seminars, and a free, confidential advice line. For more information, call the Envirowise advice line on 0800 585794 or visit http://www.envirowise.gov.uk/england/Sectors/Hospitality-and-Catering.html (external link).
Environment Agency
The free NetRegs Waste Directory helps businesses save time and money, as well as ensuring you dispose of your waste legally. Add your postcode, search by waste type and the nearest licensed sites will be shown on an electronic map.
Website: www.wastedirectory.org.uk (external link)
Business Link Northwest
Business Link Northwest is a free-to-use, independent business support and information service, providing businesses with in-depth industry knowledge and expertise on key business issues.
Tel: 0845 0066 888
Website: www.businesslinknw.co.uk (external link)
Email: info@businesslinknw.co.uk
Resource Saver
Resource Saver runs in the North West and in the East of England to help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill from business by diverting it for re-use, recycling or composting by community, charitable or not-for-profit groups
Website: http://www.resourcesaver.org.uk/ (external link)
