While SMEs recognise the numerous benefits that can be gained through adopting sustainable practices, one of the biggest hurdles to converting this interest into action involves dealing with the short-term financial pressures of both running and growing a business.
Most businesses are increasingly recognising the role they can play in facilitating the transition to a low carbon and low resource economy by reducing their environmental footprint, improving productivity and developing innovative products and services.
SA Water is trialling new anaerobic digestion methods using industrial high strength organic trade waste with wastewater sludge for water treatment plants.
UK - research shows companies can save £23 billion p.a by helping the environment. British businesses can save around £23 billion a year by improving the way they use energy and water, and by reducing waste, according to research published in the UK by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman.
What is a ‘sustainable business’? A quick Internet search will reveal at least 50 different interpretations. It’s no surprise that businesses are confused by what ‘sustainability’ is and how it stands to benefit them.
