What is Eco Efficiency? It is…
- Reducing Energy use
- Reducing the use of toxic substances
- Enhancing material recyclability
- Maximising the use of renewable resources
- Enhancing the material durability
- Reducing material intensity
- Increasing service intensity
If you are thinking of implementing a project, then you need to consider the cost, versus the savings and decide how long it would take and how many sales it would take to be a benefit to your business.
Your project may include:
- Energy efficient lighting
- Solar PV
- Waste Reduction
- Reducing paper use
- Raw material efficiency
Some examples of the costs of the projects are:
- No cost opportunities include turning off equipment or fixtures when they are not in use. Carefully handing and storing of materials to reduce waste.
- Low cost opportunities include, monitoring and prompt repair of water leaks, maintaining and servicing equipment so it operates efficiently, good inventory control to reduce waste
- Investing to save opportunities include, solar energy generation or heating, water harvesting or recycling systems, onsite composting
When looking at opportunities to save your business money and increase its green footprint, assess the potential costs and savings determine who needs to be involved in the project, implement it and measure and confirm the savings.
When considering a project ensure you have assessed whether it is feasible and practical:
- Will it affect the work place health and safety?
- Will it affect the quality of your product or the service you offer?
- Is it technically feasible?
- Will it affect customer perceptions of your product? eg a greener image
- Will it impact on other ares of resource use?
Find out whether you qualify for any funding programs such as Clean Energy Finance Corporation and Solar PV Leasing. Also visit http://grantslink.gov.au to see if you qualify for an grant.
If you would like a FREE site visit from a sustainability expert who can audit your premises and recommend areas where simple changes can make a huge difference to your waste, water and energy use and ultimately your bottom line. Visit www.cciqecobiz.com.au to book.