Your business and the environment
Being kind to the environment is more than just having a bottle bank in the canteen. Everyone who runs a business has a duty to:
- Store waste safely and securely
- Ensure it is collected by an authorised agent
- Prevent nuisance or pollutions that their waste might cause to others
- Make sure hazardous substances are thrown away safely
NetRegs provides free environmental guidance for small businesses in the UK. They show you how to comply with environmental legislation and offer money-saving tips.
The Carbon Trust helps you work out how and where your business is using energy.
Helplines
Environment Agency National Customer Contact Centre 08708 506 506 (England and Wales).
Scottish Environment Protection Agency 01786 457700 (Scotland)