- Onsite visit leads to potential savings of £50,000
- Companies invited to utilise free and confidential advice
- Resources available include Advice Line, website and onsite reviews
A Scottish food ingredients manufacturer is reaping the financial benefits of improved resource efficiency after working with Envirowise.
Macphie of Glenbervie, which is based 20 miles south of Aberdeen, was already working towards implementing an environmental management system (EMS) when it approached Envirowise for a free, confidential, on-site waste review*. This visit sees Envirowise advisors working with companies to produce a tailored waste minimisation plan, including savings targets, suggested actions on how to consume fewer resources and advice on legislation.
Philip Annandale, Environmental Manager at Macphie of Glenbervie, said: “It was recognised that the company was disposing of a large quantity of waste and that there was huge potential to minimise this.
“We arranged a visit from an Envirowise advisor who helped us identify areas where waste could be reduced, recycled or even eliminated altogether. Not only did it enable us to set realistic targets for reducing our environmental impact – it provided us with a starting point for further work on water and energy reduction with Scottish Water and Action Energy.”
Following the Envirowise visit, the company has installed meters to monitor water usage and energy surveys have been carried out to identify areas where savings can be made. An independent consultant was also brought in to review the firm’s waste management practices. The company are now looking at potential savings of £50,000.
Alan Hendry, Envirowise Programme Manager for Scotland, comments: “The example of Macphie of Glenbervie suggests that other companies in Scotland 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. Envirowise offers companies a range of initiatives, which allow them to use their 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:
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 Macphie of Glenbervie
Macphie of Glenbervie, makes a wide range of high quality food ingredients for the bakery, food manufacturing and food service sectors, both in the UK and internationally.
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 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.