These useful contacts can offer you further advice and more detailed information on reducing waste in your business.
Action Energy
Free information and advice through the Envirowise Advice Line and a network of experts on how to save energy.
Free publications on energy-saving measures.
Free on-site energy surveys by an Action Energy consultant to assess energy use and draw up a savings plan.
Free events about energy saving opportunities.
Envirowise Advice Line: 0800 585794
E-mail: info@thecarbontrust.co.uk
Web: www.thecarbontrust.co.uk/
Environment Agency
Regulates environmental legislation in England and Wales.
Acts as a single point of contact for companies in England and Wales for packaging waste and other waste-related matters.
General Enquiry Line: 0845 933 3111
E-mail:enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Web: www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
Regulates environmental legislation in Scotland.
Provides a single point of contact for companies in Scotland for packaging waste.
SEPA Corporate Office
Tel: 01786 457700
Web: www.sepa.org.uk
Northern Ireland Environment and Heritage Service
Regulates environmental legislation in Northern Ireland.
Provides a single point of contact for companies in Northern Ireland.
Environmental Protection
Tel: 028 9025 4754
E-mail:EP@nics.gov.uk
Web: www.ehsni.gov.uk
British Retail Consortium (BRC)
Represents all types of retailers in the UK.
Produces publications on all aspects of the retail industry including a sectoral sustainability strategy.
Lobbies Government and regulators on behalf of its members.
Tel: 020 7854 8900
E-mail:info@brc.org.uk
Web: www.brc.org.uk
SWAP
Provides practical advice on sustainable waste management.
Coordinates 'Greening the High Street' - an innovative partnership of retailers seeking ways to improve their environmental performance.
Tel: 0113 243 8777
E-mail:mail@swap-web.co.uk
Web:www.swap-web.co.uk
Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP)
Offers advice to businesses on collecting and selling materials for recycling.
Provides advice on buying recycled products and materials.
Works to create markets for recycled products and materials.
Helpline: 0808 100 2040
E-mail:info@wrap.org.uk
Web: www.wrap.org.uk
The Composting Association
Promotes best practice in composting and works to develop compost markets.
Tel: 01933 227 777
E-mail:membership@compost.org.uk
Web:www.compost.org.uk
Business Link
Delivers independent advice to local businesses throughout England.
General Enquiry Line: 0845 600 9006
Web: www.businesslink.org.uk
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