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Waste Prevention

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Whether your company is large or small the chances are that waste will be produced.Whatever the type and volume of waste your company generates, it is costing you money. Businesses of all sizes can benefit by cutting waste and it doesn't cost the earth.

Preventing waste is the best economic option for any business and it is also very easy! Waste prevention is the idea of preventing the generation of waste in the first place, rather than waiting until there is a pile of waste to deal with. It is the best environmental option of all - much better than recycling and streets ahead of landfill.

The true cost of waste disposal to a business is up to 4.5% of its annual turnover (source: Environment Agency). Reducing the amount of waste you create will not only save you money, in both disposal and purchasing costs, but it will also reduce the impact of your business on the environment.

For practical advice on reducing waste, top tips and information on where to find support, download our free Waste Prevention Guide for Businesses

Responsible disposal of waste is regulated by law. If you do not dispose of the waste your business produces responsibly and your waste is illegally disposed of, you could be held responsible and face stiff penalties.

To find out more about your legal requirements, please contact the Environment Agency on 08708 506 506.

Waste Prevention Guide for Businesses - feedback form

Fill in the short feedback form for your chance to win one great prize. The feedback form is your chance to let us know what you think about the Waste Prevention Guide for Businesses.

Please scroll down the page for the online form.

The prize draw will close on 24 December 2010. All completed forms will be entered into the prize draw.

Please read the full Conditions of Entry .

Make a pledge

If you are keen to cut waste then why not encourage others to do the same. To show your commitment to improving the environment download one of our free posters today:

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Waste Prevention guide for Businesses - feedback form

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1. Where did you obtain your copy of the Waste Prevention Guide for Businesses?
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2. Did you find the information presented in the Guide useful?
If not, why?
3. Did you find the amount of information presented in the Guide?
4. After having read the Guide, is your business going to make any changes to reduce their waste?
If 'yes' what is the biggest change you are going to make?
If 'no' what are the reasons for not taking any action as a result?
5. Have you contacted any of the other organisations listed in the guide?
If 'yes' which organisation did you contact?
6. Future suggestions

NLWA - North London Waste Authority

Waste disposal and recycling initiatives for the seven north London boroughs

Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, Islington, Waltham Forest

Waste & Recycling

Waste Facts