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Measures, Technologies and Good Practices
Do you want to know how much different measures and technological solutions would cost and how much money and resources they can save for your business? This database offers such data in a concise and comprehensive format.
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Voluntary material efficiency commitment in the food industry
In the food industry, raw materials account for about 45 % of net sales. The cost of purchasing goods sold in the grocery trade is more than 70 % of turnover. Therefore, measures to improve material...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost
Measure
Lean organisations: the path to continuous efficiency improvement
Global competition and fast changes in markets require companies to develop efficient processes and operations, and to streamline their whole value chain. The Lean methodology can be used to improve...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
- Carbon
Good practice
Polish research institute sets up central printing system
Why carry on with the hassle of dozens of printers?
Institute tackles its printing problems (50 individual printers) with a centralised printing system
This offers more oversight, simpler maintenance...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
- Office and administration
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 2 - 3 Year(s)
Good practice
Waste recycling makes a big difference at Nantes Conference...
Cleaning up after the MICE in Nantes
Waste management saves € 2 000 per year
Avoids 3.7 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year
The meetings, inventives, conferences/conventions, exhibitions (MICE) sector...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
- Office and administration
- Waste management and recycling
Resources:
- Materials
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 3 Year(s)
Good practice
French architectural firm designs sleek energy positive...
Marriage of design and environmental ambition!
Strong energy management measures and renewable energy installations (PV and Canadian well)
Net-positive energy building, selling € 12 000 in surplus...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
- Office and administration
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 20-50% 1 - 5 Year(s)
Good practice
Reducing office and technical waste streams in France
Turning over a page in resource saving
Waste monitoring table reveals areas for improvement
Measures reduce paper use by 16 % in the office
Increased reusable (dust) filter use by 27 %
Hervé Themique...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
- Office and administration
Resources:
- Materials
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 16-20% 0.5 - 1 Year(s)
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Reduce office waste and gain a competitive advantage
About 70 % of office waste is recyclable. As recycling is generally cheaper than other disposal routes, ensuring you effectively recycle can save your organisation money. To set up an effective and...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
- Office and administration
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 10-70 % 0.25 - 1 Year(s)
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What to know before investing in a new printer
Paper is a major purchasing and disposal cost. It is estimated that the average office worker uses up to 45 sheets of paper per day, of which over half is considered waste. However, an efficient...
Sector / Industry:
- Office and administration
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Waste
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 20-50 %
Measure
Monitoring material streams in the office
Measuring and monitoring resource use is a key skill that all organisations should master, regardless of size or sector. It should be one of the first steps your organisation takes to improve its...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
- Office and administration
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 5-30 %
Good practice
Staff training on EU Ecolabel at Capgemini in France
Proud to be labelled
Eco-awareness leads to savings in electricity, water, gas
1 million kWh of electicity and 2.3 million kWh of gas saved in 8 years
Paper and plastics use all significantly reduced...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 0.5 - 1 Year(s)
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Consider the need for a sustainability officer
A relatively new management role, sustainability officers are top executives who determine how a company or organisation can best address environmental sustainability issues. Specifically, they may...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 10-30 % 2 - 3 Year(s)
Good practice
Environmental management system at Spanish printer
'Una mas' benefit thanks to EMAS...
EMAS practices and eco-design principles delivered solid results for printer
Results included less toxic chemicals used, energy savings and huge increase in...
Sector / Industry:
- All sectors
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost