Handbook highlights waste savings

All businesses create waste – from office paper and off-cuts of wood to plastic wrappers and unwanted food – and the Business Waste handbook provides information on how to save money by managing it better.

The handbook – created by Hambleton and Richmondshire District Councils in partnership with Leeds City Council – provides specific information and tips for offices and businesses involved in catering, construction, retail, leisure and tourism, printing and manufacturing.

It gives advice on reducing both the amount of waste created and materials needing to be bought, reusing materials and recycling as much as possible, as well as waste audits and a guide to legislation.

There is also a list of organisations which can provide further information and funding to help businesses make changes to reduce their waste disposal costs.

The handbook is available at www.hambleton.gov.uk/wastehandbook and http://www.richmondshire.gov.uk/your-council/business/business-advice/businesswastehandbook.aspx