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The plastic problem in Australia is getting worse but banning the use of plastics could never be the solution. Such material plays a vital role in their economy and technology can bring out many of its benefits.
It can be hard to fully commit not to use plastic bags, however, making effort to plastic use can contribute to changes. Hence, Plas-Pak can help your business to be more eco-friendly.
Whether you manufacture spinning yarns or food-grade foils, you’ll need tubular or conic cores. Indeed, cores and tubes find applications in almost every industry today. And likewise, comes a critical decision for manufacturers and industries to choose between paper and plastic cores. Plastic cores are cheap and offer more durability as compared to paper. However, they also come at a higher cost to the environment. Perhaps, the growing consumer awareness about the environmental impacts of plastic could be one of the reasons for you to choose paper cores. If you need more reasons, we suggest you keep reading and fill yourself with all the information.
The topic of waste reduction and making our businesses more eco-friendly had never been hotter or more of a global trend. Business has finally woken up to the fact that what’s good for the planet is also good for the pocket, as making your business more environmentally friendly not only preserves the world around you but tends to have the effect of saving you costs in the medium to long-term, adding money onto your bottom line. From large blue-chip corporations to SMEs, sustainability efficient waste management techniques and recycling are buzzwords for a good reason. Making changes doesn’t have to be daunting or complex, just a few adaptations planned over time can do their part. With budget savings to be made and legislative pressure from governments, the focus to meet recycling targets is on. Landfill tax is rightly escalating and new laws are being introduced to force compliance with environmental codes. You can’t afford not to make waste management a key part of your business strategy, and one solution which is effective, easy to implement and gives a lot of added benefits is switching to baling machines.
The availability of affordable electronic and electrical devices has undoubtedly had a positive impact on society, making many lives easier. However, it’s also created a problem. Because devices are now so cheap, we tend to throw them away and replace them when they go wrong.
This has led to a worldwide problem with the disposal of e-waste. It’s now the fastest growing type of waste on the planet, with over 48 million tonnes produced in 2018. In the UK less than half of e-waste gets recycled and worldwide the figure is even lower. This is despite the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) coming into force across the EU in 2003.
How happy are you with your water supply? Is there something about the taste or the smell you don’t like? It could be that your supply happens to be full of minerals. Known as hard water, it is affecting things around the house. If you choose to invest in a few strategies to enjoy access to purified water, life will definitely change for the better. Here are a few examples to consider.
A challenge often faced by business owners across Britain is installing effective waste management procedures — to ensure that you are disposing of waste ethnically and at a cost that suits you.
According to the CIPS, waste what businesses throw away can cost 4-5% of overall turnover — exhilarating to 10% of a company’s gross profits in extreme circumstances.
If organisations are not willing to put the time and effort into deciding how they dispose of their waste in the correct manner, this cost could break a business. With rising landfill taxes, as well as recycling and sustainability becoming a main concern within ethical business principles, creating a reliable waste management solution is more important than ever for any forward-thinking business that is looking to make a change.
Commercial water management is as varied as the menu in a busy restaurant, and there are many things to consider when looking at suitable systems that can provide you with your water needs. You might only need to supply a small office, in which case reverse osmosis would handle your drinking water requirements, yet a food and beverage manufacturer, for example, would have an entirely different set of needs. If you are about to launch a new business and are thinking about your water needs, here are some factors to consider.
Amid the predictions of climate change, and threats to the environment, all of us are being encouraged to go green, and not just at home. There are lots of things you can to do to make your small business more environmentally-friendly, from being more efficient with electricity to recycling the office waste. Here are some of the ways you can help your company go green.
For more than a decade, Lincolnshire-based Plastic Packaging Solutions (PPS) has provided returnable plastic and container solutions all over the country. Their aim has been to reduce the levels of ‘one trip’ packaging used within the logistics industry through hygienic equipment washing.
PPS Midlands was originally set up in 2002 as a plastic pooling business. However, as their product range increased over time, they now offer bale-arm trays, pall boxes, removable crates, roll cages and tote boxes, which resulted in their decision to expand into rental and hygienic washing of their equipment.
Waste is a problem in every type of business. If you are to succeed as a small business owner it is imperative that you keep a close eye on the waste and avoid it as much as possible. Now there are number of different wastes that can occur in small business. Understanding them and finding ways to avoid them is a task every business owner needs to undertake.
First, let’s think about the problem with waste. Waste means that you’re paying for something but you’re not getting the benefit from it. Essentially, it’s just a massive drain on your company. If you allow wastes to keep developing in your business model, you’ll be missing out on huge potential profits. Now, let’s look at the three primary types of wastes that every business is likely to encounter and what you can do about it.
