There are over 20,000 small businesses in Fairfield City - over 4000 in Smithfield-Wetherill Park alone. To help these businesses reduce their operating costs and improve their environmental performance, Fairfield City Council, in partnership with the Environmental Trust has created the Sustain 'n' Save program.
Small to medium sized businesses that qualify for this innovative program will work to increase resource efficiency (including energy, water and waste) and improving their environmental performance.
The process begins with a free environmental assessment to demonstrate where efficiencies can be made, money saved and a competitive advantage achieved through the setting of clear and achievable goals. Council also provides a range of rewards for members, including industry workshops, local discounts, retrofit assistance, free specialist advice and the opportunity to create valuable networks. Council will work to tailor the program and recommendations to your business needs as well as profile businesses that display commitment and leadership within the community.
For further information please download the following documents:
1. Sustain 'n' Save! - A brochure
2. The Sustain 'n' Save Program
To be part of the growing number of companies enrolled, simply register by contacting Council's Sustainable Business Project Officer on 9725 0386.
Fairfield City Council welcomes Reverse Garbage as a partner in the sustain 'n' SAVE program
Reverse Garbage, a not for profit organisation in Sydney, have been leaders in resource recovery for over 35 years and we are proud to welcome them as our E-waste partner.
Millions of computers, monitors, televisions, printers and mobile phone are in or on their way to landfill, it is evident that e-waste is a spiraling problem in Australia. Reverse Garbage collect tonnes of these items and everything in between every month and funnel them back into the re-use chain.
Reverse Garbage work closely with large commercial clients, Schools, small to medium sized business as well as community and special interest groups. More recently, Reverse Garbage began contributing overseas aid through Sunrise Children’s Villages by shipping container loads of computer and equipment to areas of need in Cambodia.
While some computer companies offer their own recycling programs, the major issue is non branded items (white box systems) and according to Narelle Mantle, General Manager of Reverse Garbage, these items make up 50-60% of the e-waste processed in their Marrickville warehouse. Reverse Garbage are currently the only resource recovery specialists accepting any items irrespective of condition and there is no charge. These items will then be refurbished and redistributed at a low cost.
Where refurbishment is not possible, adaptive recycling processes ensure the items are disassembled into their individual components and either sold as spare parts or as elements in art.
Reverse Garbage are leading the way in resource efficiency and through the Sustain 'n' SAVE business program, your organisation can participate while also contributing to your corporate social responsibility objectives.
For more information, please contact our Sustainable Business Project Officer at Fairfield City Council on 9725 0386.
Start saving today with the Sustain'n'SAVE Energy Questionnaire
To find out if your business is eligible for the energy efficiency program,
click here and we will be in touch with you shortly to discuss how Sustain 'n' SAVE can build on your existing sustainability strategies or assist in making the first step to save money for your business.
Carbon Calculator for your business
Climate change will have financial impacts for businesses. Price rises are expected due to businesses absorbing costs from suppliers and production as they comply with upcoming legislation. Analysts anticipate a 'trickle effect' with the majority of businesses impacted by the scheme from the second half of 2011. Calculate your carbon emissions and find out how your business can prepare for the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).
You can enter data such as fuel or electricity used and receive an indication of whether your corporation may trigger corporate and facility level greenhouse gas emissions and energy use thresholds for reporting set out in the NGER Act. You should first assess whether your corporation has operational control over any facilities. If it does, you can estimate emissions from those facilities by collating data on any energy consumption or emissions sources at a facility.
Follow the easy steps through the application to receive an estimate of greenhouse gas emissions and energy use based on data entered.
https://www.oscar.gov.au/Deh.Oscar.Extension.Web/Content/NgerThresholdCalculator/Default.aspx
Hopenhagen
Hopenhagen is a movement, a moment and a chance at a new beginning. The hope that in Copenhagen this December - during the United Nations Climate Change Conference - we can build a better future for our planet and a more sustainable way of life.
When it comes to global warming, you’ve probably already read about all the negatives, but there’s some good news out there, too. That’s because solving global warming brings with it both environmental and economic positives. For proof, just take a look at all the climate solution news that’s already being made, all around the world http://www.hopenhagen.org/mission
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