How will your business deal with its waste?

From Tuesday October 30, 2007, businesses must treat all their non-hazardous waste before it can be landfilled - the latest deadline in the implementation of the EU Landfill Directive.

The new regulations mean businesses will be required to take responsibility for their waste. By making simple improvements in their resource and waste management, businesses can then help deliver a better environment by reducing reliance on landfill.

Envirowise waste expert Heather Cholerton states: "This is the perfect time for businesses to review their waste and waste practices. Businesses will see a positive impact on their bottom line if they look at how they can become more resource efficient and so reduce their waste overall, rather than blindly buying-in the services of an external waste contractor or just relying on recycling."

Other options to consider apart from the minimisation of waste include segregation, recycling and re-use. Treatment can be as simple as separating different components at source, some of which must then be recycled.

For more information on how to save money through the efficient use of resources and advice on minimisation of all waste types, businesses can call the Envirowise Advice Line on 0800 585 794 or visit www.envirowise.gov.uk/waste

Further guidance on the Treatment of Non-Hazardous Wastes for Landfill can be found on the Environment Agency website

Issued on behalf of Envirowise by The Mistral Group. For more information contact, Alison Hill or Lucinda Roberts on 01869 352 722 / alison.hill@mistral-pr.co.uk or 01869 352 729 / lucinda.roberts@mistral-pr.co.uk

About Envirowise

Envirowise is a Government-funded programme dedicated to putting the sustainable use of resources at the heart of UK business practice.

Since 1994 Envirowise has helped UK businesses save over £1bn by enabling them to significantly reduce their environmental footprints.

Envirowise offers businesses of all sizes and sectors a wide range of free, independent and practical advice designed to genuinely improve their processes, profitability and competitiveness. Services include:

• The Environment and Energy Advice Line on 0800 585794
• An encyclopaedic website of valuable and relevant information
• On-site visits* conducted by a nationwide team of expert advisors
• Over 200 events each year, from Product Design Workshops to major exhibitions

* 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.