Green, clean and surprisingly lean on the budget

• Green cleaning products cost 7 % less than conventional products per 1 000 litres used
• Less water is needed to dillute and dissolve green cleaners compared to conventional products  

OEKO Institute in Germany has assessed the benefits of using eco-labelled cleaning products (i.e. Blaue Engel certified) typically used in households or other properties trying to use greener alternatives.

Every office needs a 'blue angel'  

• Recycled office paper is a viable 'green' alternative, saving businesses up to 13 % on paper costs
• Using recycled paper cuts CO2 emissions by 15 %, based on average yearly consumption

OEKO Institute in Germany has assessed the benefits of substituting standard printing paper with recycled paper for office use. The results have shown clear environmental and monetary benefits. 

Calculated 'green' decisions

Consumables such as paper, staples or beverages are cheap if you consider how often they are used and how easily they are replaced. The decision to use more sustainable suppliers is made easier today thanks to better information and labelling, such as 'Blauer Engel' and 'ENERGYStar' which guarantee a certain standard, and when you consider the benefits that can be achieved: 

Water recycling by design

Sustainable golf, a pledge for greener greens

Founded in 1968, Bardyke Chemicals Ltd. in Lanarkshire, UK specialises in developing and manufacturing copper compounds primarily used as antifouling coatings on yacht hulls. The company is based in Blantyre near Glasgow and has 18 employees.

Water is precious… established Scottish restaurant tells why

• A growing food business zeroed in on a major water waster… toilets
• Fitting passive infrared sensors reduced toilet water use by up to 75 %
• Simple measures reduced water costs by 33 %, saving ~€ 5 600 yearly

Henderson of Edinburgh Restaurant is a Scottish institution serving quality produce from their organic market garden since 1963.

In steering changes towards more efficient and greener performance in a company, it is important to engage staff in the process to ensure that they are on-board. It is always a challenge to change peoples' behaviour and established practices. Reluctance and resistance to change are normal. However, by consulting staff and clearly communicating the need for change, it is possible to gain their full support. 

Track and trace paves way to better driving