Green-queen of the Isle of Wight, Lois Prior shares news of a new water-saving scheme for businesses that’s free to take part in. It should be of interest to the construction and agriculture industries on the Island. Ed
Normally it’s only in the height of the summer during times of drought that we think about saving water, but using water financially costs us all of the time and if you reduce the consumption all year, then there will be less strain on the reserves when there is less rainfall topping them up.
Finding ways to save water makes sense and if you manage a business, getting your overheads down will be one way of increasing profits.
New scheme offers help and advice
A scheme offered by the Waste and Resources Action Plan (WRAP) offers a free water efficiency initiative that can benefit businesses of all sizes called ‘the Rippleffect’.
Businesses register online and undertake simple tasks to evaluate past water use a well as looking at on-site facilities. At the end of the programme businesses will end up with a water management system designed specifically for them.
Save 30% on water bills
It is estimated that by joining the scheme businesses can save around 30% on their water and sewerage bills.
Not bad for something that is free to participate in.
With VAT rises and ever increasing utilities costs, now is the time for businesses to take some time out and focus on reducing these costs.
Quick and easy
Undertaking a water review is quick and easy and can often bring up issues that you may have previously been completely oblivious to.
I’ve undertaken environmental audits at over 100 Island businesses and quite often issues can be staring people in the face but without them being pointed out, they are often missed. Solutions are easy to find and usually low or no cost to the business.
The launch takes place in February 2011, but businesses must register their interest with WRAP online before 31st January.
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