National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP)
NISP – Yorkshire & Humber
1-3 Bigby Street,
Brigg,
North Lincolnshire,
DN20 8EL
Tel: 0845 094 9509 Fax: 0845 094 9510
www.nisp.org.uk/default.aspx
Industrial symbiosis brings together companies from all business sectors with the aim of improving cross industry resource efficiency through the commercial trading of materials, energy and water and sharing assets, logistics and expertise. It engages traditionally separate industries and other organisations in a competitive advantage involving physical exchange of materials, energy, water and/or by-products together with shared use of assets, logistics and expertise.
Environment Agency (North East)
Rivers House, 21 Park Square South, Leeds LS1 2QG
Tel: 0113 244 0191 Fax: 0113 246 1889
Humber Resource Efficiency Centre Ltd.
11 Holly Drive, Cottingham, East Yorkshire HU16 5JL.
Tel/Fax 01482 844408
tlander@hrec.co.uk
www.hrec.co.uk
Provides environmental and energy advice to local organisations. Also approved advisor to Government funded Envirowise and Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme.
Envirowise
www.envirowise.gov.uk
Provides information about waste reduction.
Finding Hidden Profit –200 tips for reducing waste: Environmental Technology Best Practice Programme
Ref: ETO30
Tel: 0800 585794
A free-of-charge publication, this 42-page guide offers tips for reducing waste at source and a framework for assessing where your company stands with regards to waste minimisation. It draws upon the combined experience of companies and consultants to give practical tips based on industry examples.
Waste Account: Environmental Technology Best Practice Programme
Ref: IT 249
Tel: 0800 585794
A free-of-charge publication providing information to help build a waste account using in-built reporting and graphic capabilities; comprehensive definitions and information for individual businesses; annual and year-on-year analyses to derive business benefits; and a database to link to individual company systems.
Self-help guides small retailers
GG365 Easy Money: a self-guide for small retailers.
By putting into practice the suggestions found in this pack a business could start saving money today.
EN626 Check Out: for recycling and waste.
The pack contains practical information sheets in key areas of waste, water, energy and recycling. The pack also gives business reasons for reducing waste and details of useful contacts, free publications, where to obtain grants to fund improvements and information about environmental legislation affecting the retailers sector.
EN627 Check Out: utilities.
This fact sheet provides small retailers with hints and tips to reduce utility use including examples of possible savings made by retailers working with Envirowise.
www.envirowise.gov.uk/searchbymeta.aspx?o=publications&ss=Self-help+guides+small+retailers
Advice can also be given by contacting the Advice Line on 0800 585 794.
www.envirowise.gov.uk/adviceline
The Green Office Manual
Earthscan Publications Limited, 120 Pentonville Road, London N1 9JN
Tel: 020 7278 1142
earthinfo@earthscan.co.uk
www.earthscan.co.uk
Highlights the opportunities for achieving cost savings and environmental improvements to enhance competitiveness in organisations of all sizes, with specific guidance for small businesses. The manual sets out effective and simple mechanisms to encourage participation and commitment from both staff and suppliers.
ENERGY
Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme (EEBP)
Helpline: 0800 585794
etbppenvhelp@aeat.co.uk
www.energy-efficiency.gov.uk
A UK Government programme designed to help organisations cut their energy bills by 10 to 20 per cent. A wide range of free Energy Efficiency publications are available.
The Energy Management Adviser (EMMA) Software
Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme
Tel: 0800 585794
www.energy-efficiency.gov.uk
Free-of-charge publications designed to help businesses reduce their energy costs. The advisor allows you to identify areas of possible cost reduction within 15 minutes of installation. Areas covered include: boilers, building fabric, catering, compressed air, energy management, lighting, office equipment, transport and waste minimisation.
The Manager’s Guide to Saving Energy
Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme
Tel: 0800 585794
A free-of-charge publication covering 10 aspects of energy and utility use. Each section identifies cost saving opportunities, usually in the form of questions.
Energy Saving Trust
Energy Efficiency Hotline: 0345 277 200
Tel: 0207 2220101
www.est.org.uk
Provides advice on energy efficiency and can direct you to local energy efficiency professionals.
TRANSPORT
Fuel-Efficient fleet Management
Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme
Tel: 0800 585794
www.energy-efficiency.gov.uk
A free-of-charge publication to help managers to reduce cost and environmental impact of vehicle use. Case studies give real life examples of procedures.
WATER
Tackling water use to tackle costs: Environmental Technology Best Practice Programme
Ref: GG152
Free of charge publication
Tel 0800 585794
A step-by-step guide to developing a systematic approach to water reduction for all businesses resulting in 20 to50 per cent reduction in water consumption.
WASTE MANAGEMENT
Waste Management Information Bureau
WMIB, AEA technology plc, F6 Culham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 3ED
Tel: 01235 463162 Fax: 01235 463004
wmib@aeat.co.uk
National referral centre for information and advice on waste management issues such as waste minimisation, recovery, incineration, landfill, energy from waste, treatment and disposal options.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANCY
The ENDS Directory
40 Bowling Green Lane, London EC1R 0NE
Tel: 020 7814 5300 Fax: 020 7415 0106
post@ends.co.uk
www.ends.co.uk/consultants/index.htm
A free directory of environmental consultancies on the web including listings for region, sector, accreditation, turnover band, service experience and overseas experience.
GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS
Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Tel: 020 7944 3000
www.defra.gov.uk
DEFRA Free literature
PO Box 236, Wetherby, West Yorkshire LS23 7NB
Tel: 0870 1226237 Fax: 0207 1226 237
Free of charge publications on waste minimisation, energy efficiency, producer responsibility, environmental management systems.
DTI now changed to Department for Business Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (BERR) but not suitable for this project.
