Useful Contacts
Business Link
Provides practical advice for businesses. Website has a range of environmental guidance for different business sectors.
Tel: 0845 600 9006
Chartered Institution of Waste Management (CIWM)
CIWM is the leading professional body for wastes and resource management in the UK. It can provide training and information.
Tel: 01604 620426
DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs)
Helpline: 08459 33 55 77
E mail: helpline@defra.gsi.gov.uk
Environment Agency
The Environment Agency supports businesses, making information readily available on improving environmental performance, applying for licenses, permits and compliance with the law. The Environment Agency’s approach is to help companies into compliance rather than to prosecute.
Tel: 08708 506 506
Email: enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Envirowise
Free, independent, confidential advice and support for businesses on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact.
Advice Line: 0800 585 794
http://envirowise.wrap.org.uk/
Furniture Reuse Organisations
Based throughout the County, these organisations will accept unwanted furniture and other household and electrical items for reuse. Contact your local organisation for more information.
Groundwork Leicester & Leicestershire
Provides a range of services to businesses to help improve environmental performance and cut costs.
Tel: 0116 222 0222
www.eastmidlands.groundwork.org.uk/leicester--leicestershire/our-services/businesses.aspx
NISP
National Industrial Symbiosis Programme. The commercial trading of materials, energy and water and sharing assets, logistics and expertise.
Telephone: 0845 094 9517
E mail: eastmidlands@nisp.org.uk
Reduce the Use
An environmental website designed specifically for micro and small businesses. There is a wealth of information that will help you run a more efficient business and benefit the environment.
Rethink Waste
Rethink Waste is a free online initiative run by WRAP to help manufacturers reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and save money.
www.wrap.org.uk/business/sme/rethink_waste
Waste Resources Action Programme
WRAP works with businesses to prevent waste, increase recycling and develop markets for recycled and sustainable products.
Tel: 0808 1002040
Waste Watch Business Network
Waste Watch is a practical charity inspiring and helping organisations to waste less. They can provide staff training and help with communications and research.
Email: info@wastewatch.org.uk
Tel: 020 7549 0300