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Some of the rules and methods for recycling electrical products and how to get advice on innovative ways to recycle.

Examples of recycling process for food and green waste and an overview of the relevant quality standards.

Examples of uses for recycled wood and an overview of the quality standards for recycled wood materials.

The benefits of using recycled paper and an overview of the quality standards for recycled paper materials.

How your business can recycle different types of waste materials and some of the standards for collecting and recycling.

How to comply with waste legislation when dealing with waste chemicals and chemical containers in your business.

How to deal with effluent that you can't discharge to public foul sewer by changing processes or pre-treating waste.

How to store heat-sensitive chemicals to ensure they are safe, and good practice for maintaining fridges and freezers.

How to correctly store chemicals in cabinets, cupboards, shelves or vehicles to prevent contamination or pollution.

How to use secondary containment systems such as bunds to contain leaks and spills, and prevent pollution incidents.

Precautions your business must take to avoid causing pollution when you are storing chemicals in large quantities.

How the REACH Regulation may affect your business, and why you should keep records of chemicals that you use.

How you should store chemicals on your business premises and sites in order to prevent pollution and avoid prosecution.

How remanufactured and recycled office products can deliver cost reductions and environmental benefits.

How using less energy in your office locations can reduce your costs and your greenhouse gas emissions.

How to reduce water use in your office by using water efficiently in washrooms and kitchen facilities.

How recycling office waste is better than waste disposal, but it is better to eliminate waste or reuse materials.

How to use paper efficiently in your office in order to reduce costs and the environmental impacts of your business.

Key areas and issues to focus on when you are cutting the amount of waste that your office produces.

How to use a systematic approach to efficiently manage energy, water and waste at your office locations.

How businesses with offices can reduce waste, use materials and equipment more efficiently and lower costs.

Tips and guidance on how to reduce business waste and ways to make your business more resource efficient.

Permits and quality standards for treating biodegradable waste, including composting and anaerobic digestion.

Cutting down on materials use through correct specification, handling and storage and better product design.

How to analyse business processes to cut waste without affecting your overall efficiency and profitability.