Changeworks Recycling

A social enterprise that offers cost effective recycling solutions for business. The recycling service includes the collection of paper (confidential and non-confidential), batteries, cardboard, drinks cans, drinks cartons, plastic cups, plastic bottles, plastic coat hangers, glass bottles and jars, printer cartridges, mobile phones and chargers, IT and electrical equipment and fluorescent tubes.

Changeworks Recycling also undertake waste analysis and offer a business recycling consultancy service.

Energy Saving Trust Business Advice Programme

Free and impartial advice on energy efficiency and renewable technology for Scottish small businesses. The advisor can signpost businesses to various government support schemes and grants:

Envirowise

Businesses and organisations can obtain a short review of their site to identify opportunities for reducing their waste at source. To register contact the local business advisor:

T: 0131 468 8668, E: roddy.hamilton@se.energysavingscotland.org.uk.

Friends of the Earth Scotland - Online Green Office Audit

Includes basic information on identifying environmental impacts and finding solutions. Also includes fact sheets providing practical information on the main topics and links to green office suppliers. Visit W: www.green-office.org.uk.

Green Business Partnership

Offers free resource efficiency advice, which includes energy, water and waste audits.

National Industrial Symbiosis Programme (NISP)

A contact point for the trading of industry and business resources and by-products.

Recycle Scotland

Specialise in the reuse and recycling of unwanted office furniture through charities, social enterprises and small businesses.

Waste Aware Business

A national campaign run by Waste Aware Scotland. Any business based in Scotland can use the Waste Aware Business website to access information and tools to help to reduce, reuse and recycle waste.