Untitled Page

Identify harmful substances

protecting the environment

It's important to minimise the harmful substances that we discharge into our environment. This may be as simple as switching to a natural vehicle cleaner and making sure that used water drains through soil. It means disposing of special waste properly eg oil, batteries, paints and gases. (check with your local supplier or council for disposal details)

 

Useful links

Guide to managing stormwater 

Information on sewage discharge from Maritime NZ

 

Solid waste

Use the 6 R's (rethink/reinvent, refuse, reduce, reuse/repair, recycle, rehome, rot) to manage your solid waste so it doesn't go to landfill.

Read More >

Measure your carbon footprint

you can't manage what you don't measure!

Measuring your carbon emissions will give you a clear picture of the amount of carbon created by your business, and from which sources. Once you have this information you can think about the specific things you can alter to reduce your emissions. There are many tools available to help you do this.

Read More >

Reduce your carbon emissions

set targets to make progress

Once you are measuring your carbon use, the next step is to develop a plan to reduce your carbon footprint.

Read More >

Develop an energy plan

how does your business use energy?

Knowing how your businesses uses energy and how you can improve offers many benefits.

Read More >