Is Your Waste Management Benchmarked?
Companies and businesses worldwide are becoming increasingly aware of the impact poor recycling and waste management can have on their business. For companies that produce waste, and fail to comply with waste management regulations set out by Defra, the Environment Agency and government, there is the potential for fines to be served.
Why Your Business Should Recycle Your Waste?
Responsible waste recycling & management can help your business to not only save money, but operate more efficiently and improve your environmental performance. Many companies and organisations across the UK are now viewing recycling as a simple and cost effective way to improve their sustainability, meeting waste legislation and targets.
In 2012 it was estimated that small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the UK threw away £470 million in Landfill Tax, money which could have been saved though waste and recycling management. It is predicted that by 2020, if recycling rates do not improve, the total tax payable could amount to over £4.4 billion.
Businesses that produce waste, especially those in the construction industry, need to follow certain waste management regulations. Not only will these ensure that you operate within the law, but help reduce avoidable costs. If you spend 10 per cent of your profit on waste disposal, why not spend it more wisely on recycling management. Helping to save money on Landfill Tax and associated costs, waste recycling could potentially save your business thousands of pounds.
A typical SME in 2012 spent, on average, £335 in Landfill Tax . In 2013, this has risen to £358. This means that over 10 years, your business will have spent approximately £3,600 in tax each year. These figures are particularly high considering the current economic climate. For SMEs looking to save money on their waste management, recycling is the next step. By seeing your waste as a resource, it can be recovered and recycled into energy.
With sustainable recycling management your business you could:
• Save money - recycling is much more cost effective than sending waste to landfill or incineration. • Efficiently remove waste. • Save energy • Reduce harmful gas emissions that impact global climate change. • Conserve natural and finite resources • Prevent pollution
There are many simple steps you can take to improve the recycling performance of your company. Items such as paper, card, wood, metal, glass and electrical products can be easily recycled with the help of a reliable waste contractor.
In order to move forward to a sustainable economy it is important to minimise the amount of waste we create. Having a positive impact on the environment and economy, effective recycling management can benefit your business in many ways.
Choose Skippy Nationwide For Reliable Waste Management Services
Skippy Nationwide can help you with all of your recycling and waste management requirements. Joining in a partnership with your business, they will help you to manage and streamline your internal processes.
If you would like to find out more information about services from Skippy Nationwide, please call 0500 401148 or visit their website at www.skippy.co.uk.
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