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How to make your business more efficient?
It is estimated that 2% of UK business profit for a year may be lost through inefficient use of resources.
The Red Tape Challenge – will it change much?
From April to September last year Defra invited environmental organisations and business representatives to say where they would like to see regulations simplified or removed.
The Asbestos Regulations are changing
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 are due to come into force on 6th April 2012. The Regulations will revoke and re-enact the 2006 Regulations.
Guidance on applying the waste hierarchy to hazardous waste
The "Guidance on applying the waste hierarchy to hazardous waste" is available to download from the Defra web site.
Free Resource Efficiency support for SMEs in Coventry and Warwickshire
Small and medium enterprises in Coventry and Warwickshire may be eligible for free Resource Efficiency business support under the new Coventry & Warwickshire Enterprise and Business Growth Package.
Does your air conditioning system need inspecting?
Does your organisation have an air conditioning system with an effective rated output above 12kW?
Waste Regulations 2011 will be amended!
A consultation on an amendment to Regulation 13 of the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 is underway.
New enforcement powers for Natural England
Natural England, the government's advisor on the natural environment, now has the power to use civil sanctions in enforcing certain laws relating to habitats and wildlife.
Reduce, reuse, recycle – and check you transfer notes!
Businesses transferring waste to a waste carrier need to include a declaration on transfer notes that they have applied the waste hierarchy. And with the number of landfill sites predicted to fall significantly it will pay to think of the alternatives.
ISO14001 review consultation underway
ISO14001, the Environmental Management Standard, is undergoing a review process to see if changes are needed.
The Löfstedt Review - a review of health and safety legislation
In March 2011 the Government announced an independent review of health and safety legislation to identify opportunities for reducing the burden of health and safety legislation for UK businesses.
Olympic torch both gold and green for Premier
Premier Sheet Metal 's triumph in landing the contract to make the London 2012 Olympic torch has been hailed as great news for Coventry and Warwickshire.
New legislation: Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) Regulations 2011
If you sell or rent out property or construct buildings then the changes to "The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations" will affect you.
Pioneering in environmental management makes Mark Dixon a true 'Green Leader'
Mark Dixon, manager of Coventry's Lower Precinct Shopping Centre, has joined the ranks of West Midlands Green Leaders following the recent announcement of the winners of this year's competition.
2 November 2011 Waste Regulations and Pollution Prevention Seminar
Business Sustain were delighted with the excellent attendance at our recent seminar on the 2 November at Coventry Council House.
Do you employ agency workers?
New Regulations came into force on the 1st October 2011 giving agency workers certain basic working and employment conditions after they have worked for a 12 week qualifying period.
Are you measuring your carbon footprint?
Measuring your carbon footprint is the first step to managing it. Find out what you need to take into consideration when measuring your organisation's carbon footprint and what the benefits are.
F-gas regulation - certification update
Do you use, maintain, install or manufacture equipment which contains a Fluorinated Greenhouse Gas (F-gas)? Check if you are affected by the certification changes from 4th July 2011.
