North East

Sustainable business experts Envirowise will be running two ‘webinars’ to help product and packaging designers in the North East gain a deeper understanding of eco-design.
September 2008

A 10 to 15 strong business supply chain can make savings of more than £150,000 by working together to improve resource efficiency, say sustainable business experts Envirowise who have today launched a new toolkit to help companies cut costs and enhance supplier relationships.
September 2008

Sustainable business experts Envirowise are warning companies in the North East not to get swept away by 'greenwash', urging directors to consider the basics of reducing environmental impact, as well as building a pro-environmental image.
September 2008

Fats, oils and grease (FOG) being thrown down sinks and drains¹ every year in the UK is causing up to 150,000 sewer blockages and posing a significant threat to the day-to-day operations of catering businesses, says sustainable business experts Envirowise who have launched a Good Practice Guide to help caterers tackle the problem.
September 2008

With more than half of office workers admitting to wastefully printing documents and up to 120 billion pages printed every year, sustainable business experts at Envirowise are urging people in the North East to think twice about the cost and environmental impact of ‘trigger happy’ printing.
August 2008

The fuel crisis will pale in comparison to the impact that limited water supplies and resulting price hikes could have if businesses continue current consumption levels, says sustainable business experts Envirowise, who are calling on companies in the North East to take action now to reduce the millions of litres they waste daily.
July 2008

Sustainable business expert Envirowise is calling on North East's businesses to try out its new web-based environmental impact measurement tool.
April 2008

Did you know that a third of businesses in the North East think they can only devote an hour a week or less to taking action on environmental issues?
April 2008

Local businesses in the catering and hospitality sector - including pubs, hotels, restaurants and gyms - can now find out how to uncover valuable cost savings.
March 2008

Did you know... that 8.6 million tonnes of printing and writing paper enter the waste stream each year in the UK?
February 2008

North East retailers and manufacturers should focus on working with their supply chains in order to fully realise the opportunities presented by packaging minimisation.
February 2008

With 2008 starting out on an uncertain economic footing, embracing resource efficiency could help local firms to mitigate the impact of market pressures on their bottom line.
January 2008

Did you know… that more than a third of North East companies send out at least 100 Christmas cards each year? *
October 2007

The region’s independent retailers could be missing valuable opportunities to boost their bottom line by not giving adequate priority to resource efficiency measures.
September 2007

In just four weeks time every business in the North East will need to have a system in place for treating their non-hazardous waste before disposal to landfill, say sustainable business experts Envirowise.
September 2007

Sustainability experts Envirowise are reminding employers in the North East to involve their staff in helping reduce the significant amount of water which still goes to waste from workplaces every day.
September 2007

Switched off to environmental issues? Doing your bit with cutting waste but missing where the next opportunity lies? Or perhaps you are totally committed to environmental action in your business?
August 2007

Construction companies from the North East can now take advantage of a new support package from Envirowise to help them take action on waste and allow them to grab their share of potential national savings worth over £100 million.
July 2007

One hour a week – it doesn’t sound like much, but that’s all the time companies in the North East need to start reducing their impact on the environment.
July 2007

Companies in the North East are adopting an increasingly risky business strategy according to new research revealed today – by not recognising the impact that environmental behaviour could have on their competitive position.
June 2007

Specialist advice on how to reduce the use and generation of hazardous substances is now available to North East manufacturers of a wide range of chemical products including paints, plastics, adhesives and pharmaceuticals.
June 2007

Companies in the North East are this month being invited to join a programme to help them engage more effectively with their suppliers – in a bid to reduce their wider environmental impact.
June 2007

The North East's 2,365 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.
March 2007

Envirowise Regional Manager, Guy Bashford, calls on companies in the North East to make the efficient use of resources an integral part of their future business strategies.
February 2007

This Wednesday (21st February) offices across the North East are invited to take part in One Bin Day – a campaign which urges companies to remove all except one bin from the workplace, for the full working day.
February 2007

Manufacturers and importers of electrical and electronic products in the North East have just six months to prepare for 'full producer responsibility' under the terms of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive.
January 2007

Toilets and urinals are not the first place you’d expect a nice surprise, but business owners in the North East could lift the lid on unexpected cost savings this Christmas by reviewing their washroom water usage.
November 2006

Paper and board packaging waste is still exceeding an annual 4 million tonnes despite strong efforts by businesses to reuse and recycle material.
November 2006

Paper and board packaging waste is still exceeding an annual 4 million tonnes despite strong efforts by businesses to reuse and recycle material.
November 2006

Paper and board packaging waste is still exceeding an annual 4 million tonnes despite strong efforts by businesses to reuse and recycle material.
November 2006

Paper and board packaging waste is still exceeding an annual 4 million tonnes despite strong efforts by businesses to reuse and recycle material.
November 2006

As larger businesses across Newcastle come under increasing pressure to put sustainability at the heart of their operations – smaller suppliers need to consider how their efficiency can help them gain the competitive edge.
November 2006

As larger businesses across Middlesborough come under increasing pressure to put sustainability at the heart of their operations – smaller suppliers need to consider how their efficiency can help them gain the competitive edge.
November 2006

As larger businesses across Darlington come under increasing pressure to put sustainability at the heart of their operations – smaller suppliers need to consider how their efficiency can help them gain the competitive edge.
November 2006

As households in the North East celebrate achieving a 6% increase on recycling targets this year, Envirowise is reminding business owners that reducing waste at source should always take priority over recycling.
October 2006

Behaviour expert says workplace pressure in North East could be spawning a region of Jekyll & Hydes.
October 2006

As the major political parties get their annual conferences underway – with debates on the environment topping the bill – Envirowise is asking local businesses to consider their own manifesto for resource efficiency in 2006/7.
October 2006

Yes – it is that time of year again! As retailers across the North East start laying out the Christmas cards, Envirowise urges businesses across the region to save time and money by sending their greetings online.
September 2006

Independent retailers in the North East can take a big step towards cutting waste and utility bills by taking advantage of a range of free fact sheets available online from Envirowise.
September 2006

The North East's secret weapon against drought this summer could be as simple as targeting toilets and taps, says Envirowise at the start of national Water at Work Week (14-18 August 2006).
August 2006

Businesses in the North East are being urged to consider the full environmental impact of their operations, following the July release of the Government’s Energy Review.
July 2006

One year on from the implementation of new rules on hazardous waste, businesses in the North East are being reminded that free, confidential help is available to tackle the demands of this legislation.
July 2006

Water efficient companies across the North East are being encouraged to enter a national award scheme that recognises businesses which have taken significant steps to reduce water consumption at their premises.
July 2006

North East consumers are now putting environmental concerns high on their priority list when making a purchase, it has been revealed by Envirowise.
June 2006

Legislation, competitiveness and cost issues complete the trio of top priorities in the Ipsos MORI poll of 751 small and medium sized businesses conducted on behalf of the Envirowise programme in March and April this year.
May 2006

Businesses in the North East can take a big step towards cutting office waste and saving money - by using a free CD-ROM based toolkit available from Envirowise.
May 2006

As the end of the financial year approaches Envirowise is urging office based companies in the North East to explore new ways to save money - and boost their environmental credentials in the process...
March 2006

As January has been the driest for almost a decade - firms across the North East are being encouraged to take six simple steps to prevent unnecessary water waste at work...
March 2006

As England and Wales reel from news that this January has been the driest for almost a decade – firms in the North East are being encouraged to prevent unnecessary water waste...
February 2006