There are many ways in which a business can become sustainable in its operations. The focus you choose can depend on the type of business and the cost-benefits of your chosen sustainable action(s). sustainable actions for your business 351.80 KbIt is important to take an integrated approach towards environment, social and financial impacts and benefits a business may have. Taking this type of approach is called the ‘triple bottom line.’ $aving Water
There are many smart ways in using water in your business. Whether you have an office or a warehouse, there is a suitable solution for you. Click here to learn more about saving water 352.16 Kb $aving Energy and Emissions
Are you aware whilst you are away from your business your energy consumption may be costing you money? For more information on reducing your energy use download saving energy and emissions 528.83 Kb
Sustainable Transport
We know that transport can be a significant economic cost to business, we also know that transport can have serious consequences on the environment. Reducing single occupancy car trips by eliminating unnecessary travel and choosing more sustainable modes of transport can have a positive effect on the environment and your business. Reducing trip demand can reduce transport costs (fleet purchase and maintenance costs, fuel costs, time costs for travel) and parking costs (customer and staff parking and land cost assigned to car parking). Using sustainable transport, particularly walking and cycling, can have a positive impact on the physical and mental health of your staff and reduce absenteeism.
It is important to acknowledge that every business and workplace is different (different size, location, staff, products/services). However, most businesses have one thing in common. They are a trip destination. That is, the business location (office/shop/warehouse etc) is a destination for staff, customers and visitors.
For more sustianable transport tips visit Sustainable Transport.
Waste and Recycling
For more information on waste and recycling download the followoing fact sheets:
- waste and recycling fact sheet 355.97 Kb.
- office recycling fact sheet 312.60 Kb
- or visit www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au
Council’s Recycling Service
Whitehorse business’s are entitled to two FREE comingled 240-litre yellow-lidded mobile bins for their fortnightly recycling service. However if you have excess recycling, you are advised to arrange your own commercial recycling service as Council will not collect excess recycling. This service is suited for small to medium size enterprises.
What To Put In Your Recycling Bin
Plastics coded 1-7, which include soft drink bottles, milk bottles, ice cream containers, yogurt containers and cordial bottles (code numbers are usually stamped on the bottom of the container), aluminium, steel, aerosol cans and clean foil, Milk and juice containers, Glass bottles and jars, Newspapers, Cardboard, Telephone books, Cereal and food boxes, Letters, advertising materials and magazines, Envelopes, Office paper.
Green Purchasing
A simple, effective way to green your business and demonstrate to customers and clients that you are doing your bit for environmental sustainability. Green purchasing is choosing to buy products that are less damaging to our environment and human health than the products you are currently buying that serve the same purpose. Download Green purchasing fact sheet for hints and tips on Green Purchasing and useful websites.
For more information regarding green purchasing, download the following fact sheets:
- Ecobuy business program brochure 100.25 Kb
- Green purchasing fact sheet 315.13 Kb |
