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Measures, Technologies and Good Practices
Do you want to know how much different measures and technological solutions would cost and how much money and resources they can save for your business? This database offers such data in a concise and comprehensive format.
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Reducing food waste improves profitability of grocery retail
When groceries end up as waste, the entire economic input used to produce and transport them is lost.
In Finland, the value of food waste in the retail grocery sector has been estimated to be 1.5 %...
Sector / Industry:
- Wholesale and retail
Resources:
- Materials
- Carbon
Good practice
Leading on resource efficiency, Welsh government
Tackling food waste as a priority
Welsh government explored ways to reduce food and packaging waste
Tackling food waste alone saves more than 16 tonnes of CO2 and over € 4 000 (£ 3 600) in costs per...
Sector / Industry:
- Hotel and restaurant
- Office and administration
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost
Good practice
Innovative procurement strategy to embed...
Flexible working environment, flexible furnishing
City council explores innovative ways to re-use and refurbish existing furniture to create a new office environment
Novel approach to procuring...
Sector / Industry:
- Office and administration
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
- Carbon
Good practice
Collaborative workplace is inspirational and sustainable
Inspired ideas... green results!
Public health body creates a unique workplace, embedding sustainability as a core principle
Innovative approach to procuring re-used, remanufactured office equipment...
Sector / Industry:
- Office and administration
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
Good practice
Embedding sustainability in procurement...
The natural way to zero waste...
London museum seeks to establish a sustainable procurement policy and strategy
Received support for six projects to help them embed sustainability into their...
Sector / Industry:
- Office and administration
- Other
- Service sector
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Water
- Waste
- Carbon
Good practice
Sustainable procurement to deliver sustainable housing
The right stuff ... partners in affordable housing
Cardiff Council sought the right partners to build affordable and sustainable housing that delivers benefits to the economy and community
Expert...
Sector / Industry:
- Construction
- Other
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
- Carbon
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost
Measure
Surplus food redistribution
Food redistribution is where surplus items, which would otherwise end up as waste, are made available for other uses and consumption. Companies, charities and individuals can all benefit from the...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
- Hotel and restaurant
- Wholesale and retail
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost 0 Year(s)
Good practice
Recycled and repurposed rubber materials save money
Welcome ... to recycled rubber mats
Welcome mats using recycled rubber, as good as new but 10-15 % cheaper to make
Circular economy player before the notion existed
The Belgian firm Verimpex has been...
Sector / Industry:
- Other
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
10-15%
Good practice
3D printing for next-generation eye-wear
Eyeing off the future in glasses
Inspiration led to eye-wear frames made in metal and plastic using 3D printing
Unique and tailored designs are possible
Unprecedented material efficiency; almost no...
Sector / Industry:
- All manufacturing industries
- Metal and plastic processing
Resources:
- Materials
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost
Good practice
New yarns from discarded fishing nets
Collaborative solution to ghost fishing ...
Collaborative programme for gathering and recycling old nylon fishing nets makes a business case for saving vulnerable marine environments
80 387...
Sector / Industry:
- Textile and clothing
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
Low cost
Good practice
Clean production for energy savings and reduced waste-...
Strong results start with a firm commitment
A raft of energy savings and efficiency gains thanks to clean production methods employed under enhanced EMS
Reduced waste and boosted energy performance ...
Sector / Industry:
- Manufacturing of machinery and equipment
Resources:
- Energy
- Materials
- Waste
Costs, savings, and payback time:
High cost 1.4 Year(s)
Good practice
SOUL, sustainable packaging for eggs
Heart and soul of green packaging
Packaging specialist worried about large volumes of sludge containing reusable fibres
New egg carton design leads to reduced waste and annual savings of € 20 000...
Sector / Industry:
- Food processing
Resources:
- Materials
- Waste