RECYCLING
How going green could help attract more sales and save you money
Green scene - Vikki Jackson-Smith of J & B Recycling
Never has it been more important to showcase yourself as a sustainable business . As our understanding of the ecological impact the use of resources has on our planet improves , individuals and businesses have a greater responsibility to demonstrate accountability for how they purchase , use and dispose of materials .
Raw material extraction and processing to create the products we use in everyday life results in soil degradation , water shortages , biodiversity loss , damage to ecosystem functions and exacerbates global warming .
Ultimately , we need to produce less and reuse materials wherever possible .
Vikki Jackson-Smith , director of Tees firm J & B Recycling , says : “ Companies that produce commodities and packaging need to ensure the materials they use are recyclable . But equally , as individuals and businesses , we need to take responsibility for how we buy and dispose of the materials we use .
“ As a waste management company , we help businesses dispose of waste responsibly . Before working with a new client , we go out to their premises to undertake a waste audit . This means that our solution is bespoke to their setting and takes account of what sort of waste they generate and their employees ’ understanding and ability to recycle .”
Vikki advocates that if you are operating responsibly , there are also benefits to you as a business .
“ Recycling is generally cheaper than general waste , so if you can get your employees to recycle more , it will reduce your costs ,” she explains .
“ Also , if you are working with an environmentally-focused waste provider like J & B Recycling and / or you have policies and procedures in place to ensure your business practices are environmentally focused , it is a positive message that you can push out to attract new customers - and that will keep you attractive to existing customers .”
J & B Recycling provides general waste services as well as recycling . The best thing about their general waste collection service is that where possible they still recover any recyclable materials , and everything else is used to generate electricity .
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