Latest news on Manufacturingtalk categorised by supplier
Envirowise
Please note: More news from Envirowise on the Engineeringtalk web site
Address:
B329
Harwell Business Centre
Didcot
OX11 0QJ
UK
Telephone: (UK) 0800 585 794
http://www.envirowise.gov.uk/chemicals
Our RSS feed for news from Envirowise
Request to receive our free email newsletter each week
Listing of all 19 news releases from Envirowise:
Water crisis lies ahead, said Envirowise
Envirowise reported that water is becoming an increasingly expensive resource with the average bill increase by UK water companies set at 18% over five years.
News from Envirowise ( 9 July 2008)
Factories can reduce water bills by up to 50%
Envirowise will be hosting a seminar at The Energy Event about how businesses can reduce water bills by up to 50% by adopting a systematic approach to water management.
News from Envirowise (12 June 2008)
Now non-hazardous waste has to be treated
From the end of October every business in the manufacturing sector will need to treat their non-hazardous waste before disposal to landfill.
News from Envirowise (26 October 2007)
Prevent water wastage and save money
UK businesses are wasting water and profits but they can sign up to an efficiency campaign that involves simple water efficiency measures.
News from Envirowise (19 September 2007)
On line seminar advises on packaging savings
Online seminar will offer practical guidance on 'cleaner' product and packaging design allowing companies to access free advice on identifying potential changes to generate cost savings.
News from Envirowise (17 September 2007)
Water use efficiency boost performance
Taking advantage of the Water Technology List is one way UK manufacturers can benefit from using water efficient technologies as a tool for boosting operational performance.
News from Envirowise (17 September 2007)
Re-think packaging to save on costs
Packaging can represent a significant proportion of a company's production overheads - easily be reduced by minimising in-process packaging waste and making changes to packaging and use.
News from Envirowise (21 September 2006)
Manufacturers should re-think packaging design
Packaging can represent a significant proportion of production overheads - costs that can easily be reduced by minimising in-process packaging waste and changing the type of packaging.
News from Envirowise (13 September 2006)
Envirowise can help you become resource efficient
Becoming more resource efficient could help you to increase your profits and competitiveness, reduce your materials and waste disposal costs, and comply with legislation.
News from Envirowise ( 8 September 2006)
To reduce energy usage - check all processes
UK businesses are being urged to consider the environmental impact of their operations, by assessing and reducing waste throughout the lifecycle of a product - from quarry to distribution.
News from Envirowise (28 July 2006)
Packaging design to be rethought
With petrol prices reaching a record high, Envirowise is calling on packaging professionals to re-consider the role of design in packaging to optimise resource efficiency - and save money.
News from Envirowise (27 June 2006)
Three environmentally conscious firms awarded
Three engineering companies have scooped an Envirowise Award for Environmental Excellence in Supply Chain Efficiency - a project that identified cost savings in waste elimination.
News from Envirowise (26 June 2006)
Take six steps to reduce water wastage
Anticipating water shortages this coming summer (2006) in the UK, a company urges UK manufacturers to take 'six key steps' to prevent unnecessary water waste in factories.
News from Envirowise (20 March 2006)
Wasting water is 'money down the drain'
UK manufacturing businesses are urged to sign up to 'big splash challenge' as the manufacturing sector continues to waste water unnecessarily, literally pouring 'money down the drain'.
News from Envirowise (25 July 2005)
WEEE and RoHS - doing nothing is not an option
Major new environmental legislation will force electronics companies to rethink the way they deal with waste - or face the consequences - free seminars advise necessary action.
News from Envirowise (25 May 2005)
Improve materials utilisation in PCB manufacture
Manufacturers of printed circuit boards know that efficient use of materials is vital for competition and useful information is given in a new guide aimed at reducing raw materials costs.
News from Envirowise (14 August 2003)
Electroplater saves GBP 1.5m minimising waste
User application article Case Study describes how Frost Electroplating has used proven waste minimisation techniques to achieve significant reductions in its water, metal and chemical costs.
News from Envirowise ( 2 May 2003)
Is your production process too wastful?
Unnecessary waste incurred during the production process increases costs and reduces company profits. Two Good Practice Guides from Envirowise show how companies can address this issue.
News from Envirowise ( 2 May 2001)
How to treat oily waste water
Established processes to remove oils from spent metalworking fluids generated each year by engineering workshops leave hazardous, water- soluble components behind in the water phase.
News from Envirowise ( 2 May 2001)
