London's 13,500 hotels and restaurants can now identify significant cost and water savings in a new initiative launched this week by Envirowise, a Government-funded programme that offers free, practical, environmental advice to business.
A range of informative new factsheets - available on the Envirowise website - include tips on how to save money by reducing water use in catering departments and laundries, as well as tackling leaks and making the most of technologies for showers, taps and toilets.
Markus Herz, Envirowise Regional Manager for London, says: "Water efficiency is an issue that has regularly hit the headlines in recent years and supply and disposal costs are increasing. Yet sites can achieve around 30% savings on water and effluent bills alone by implementing simple water management measures.
"Taking action will also help lower the collective environmental impact in London. And with consumers placing an increased emphasis on issues such as these, you may attract new business too."
To help reduce unnecessary water use, Envirowise gives the following advice:
- Carry out an audit to understand current use in each part of the site, for example the kitchens, restaurants, guest rooms, laundry and toilets. This will help identify areas with the greatest potential to make savings.
- Consider water efficient technologies, such as low-flush toilets, push/spray and timed taps and flow-controlled showers.
- When replacing old and inefficient washing machines and dishwashers, consider installing water and energy efficient models.
- A 'laundry re-use' scheme, whereby guests are asked to request clean towels and linen, can reduce water and energy costs.
- It is also useful to check utility invoices and the volume of waste produced and where possible compare water usage per employee for hotels. Visit the Water account page for more information.
To download the water management factsheets free of charge, the Water page For advice on improving resource efficiency and boosting profits across a range of industry sectors visit the website or call Envirowise on 0800 585 794.
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Issued on behalf of Envirowise by Harrison Cowley. Media Contacts: Rod Dennis or Louise Harris at Harrison Cowley on 0117 929 2311.
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 more than £1 billion.
The Envirowise programme is available to any UK business, completely free of charge. For more information visit the Envirowise website or call 0800 585 794.
* Please note that different services are available in England, 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.