- Onsite visit leads to savings of £25,000
- Companies invited to utilise free and confidential advice
- Resources available include Advice Line, website and onsite reviews
A Scottish catering equipment manufacturer is reaping the financial benefits of improved resource efficiency after working with Envirowise.
Falcon Foodservice Equipment, based in Stirling, manufactures a wide range of catering equipment for the public and private sectors which includes the Chieftain, Dominator and Pro-Lite brands.
The company, which employs 400 people, approached Envirowise for assistance in reducing their business costs and impact on the local environment and as a result, took part in a free, confidential on-site waste review. These visits* see Envirowise advisors working with companies to produce tailored waste minimisation plans, including savings targets, suggested actions on how to consume fewer resources and advice on legislation.
David Wilson, engineering and facilities manager at Falcon Foodservice Equipment, said: "It was very useful to be able to draw on the technical and commercial knowledge of our Envirowise advisor, who gave us immediate feedback and advice while on-site. Much of this initial feedback could be acted on for little or no cost.
“We then received a written report which recommended taking action in four key areas: improved raw material utilisation, using reprocessed oil for testing, reusing office waste paper for spare packaging and recovery of cardboard for recycling. These proposals have now been implemented by Falcon and we have already made savings of £25,000 as a result.
“Building on the recommendations in our report, we are now working closely with our waste management company to minimise waste. We estimate that this, together with plans to reduce our water consumption, will result in further savings worth more than £8,000.
“I would recommend that any company that is keen to save money through simple waste minimisation procedures takes advantage of a free onsite visit."
Alan Hendry, Envirowise Programme Manager for Scotland, said: “The example of Falcon Foodservice Equipment suggests that other companies in the region might be missing a trick when it comes to looking at ways to save money.
““In almost every type of business there is the potential for cost savings, but exactly where these lie is not always obvious. This is why we offer companies a range of initiatives, which allow them to use our knowledge and expertise to cut costs in different areas and benefit the environment at the same time.”
For any business – whatever their size or sector – looking to make cost savings and reduce environmental implications, Envirowise suggests the following free and confidential steps that can be used:
1. Call the Envirowise Advice Line on 0800 585 794
The Envirowise Advice Line offers free, confidential advice on waste minimisation to businesses across the UK. Further useful resources are available on the website www.envirowise.gov.uk
2. Visit www.maximiseprofit.org.uk
This web-based resource is the first step for businesses looking for straightforward, affordable ways to reduce waste. All you have to do is input a few basic details and the online calculator will reveal what sort of savings you could make on costs such as paper, waste disposal, water, heating and transport.
3. Visit www.envirowise.gov.uk
Learn about the business benefits of reducing waste, access a range of publications, best practice guides and case studies and find out about the environmental legislation affecting businesses today.
4. Arrange an Envirowise free and confidential onsite visit. Choose from;
FastTrack visit: An Envirowise resource efficient expert will visit your company and spend up to one day working with the business to produce a tailored waste minimisation plan, including savings targets, suggested actions on how to consume fewer resources and advice on legislation.
Designtrack: Designtrack is a service focusing on reducing the environmental impact of a product over its entire lifecycle. An Envirowise design advisor can spend a day on your site looking at your product and processes.
For more information on Envirowise and any of its initiatives go to www.envirowise.gov.uk or phone the confidential Envirowise Advice Line on 0800 585 794.
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Issued on behalf of Envirowise by Harrison Cowley. For further information please contact Lucy Prichard or Laura McKenzie on 0131 226 2363 or email lucyp@harrisoncowley.com or lauramc@harrisoncowley.com
About Envirowise
Envirowise delivers a valuable programme of confidential advice to UK businesses. This advice enables businesses to improve profitability and reduce environmental impact.
Independent, practical and proven guidance is available through the Envirowise Advice Line, information resources and on site visits (Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales only) delivered by a national team of expert advisors. Each solution is driven by the specific needs of individual firms, to genuinely improve their business practices, profitability and competitiveness. Since 1994, Envirowise has helped UK industry save over £1 billion.
The Envirowise programme is available to any UK business, completely free of charge. For more information visit www.envirowise.gov.uk/scotland or call 0800 585 794.
* Please note that different services are available in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales – please contact our Advice Line on 0800 585 794 for more information on whether you are eligible for a site visit.