Thursday, May 28, 2009

A bit of brain food

It seems that there are many shades of green when it comes to establishing a green policy, but it has its benefits, and its not all about the environment!

Every little bit helps...Whilst searching the internet we came across many ways to help the environment but we love simplicity so here's a few to think about:


Refuse (consumerism)
Reduce
Re-use
Repair
Recycle

Now even Bob the Builder uses eat least 3 of those!

Seriously, though if you are considering changing the way your live and work then maybe consider the following:

Environmental Management System (EMS)

What is ISO, ISO 14000 and ISO 14001?

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the world's largest developer and publisher of International Standards.

ISO 14000 is a series of international standards that have been developed to incorporate environmental aspects into business operations and product standards.

ISO 14001 is a specific international standard for a management system designed to minimise an organisation’s impact on the environment.

The ISO 14001 methodology is a systematic approach for continually improving environmental management through identification and evaluation of aspects and impacts, development of objectives and measurable targets, implementation of programs, and on-going monitoring and review.

What are the Benefits of Implementing an Environmental Management System?

  1. Pollution prevention and waste reduction opportunities.
  2. Profit in market for "Green Products”
  3. Reduced consumption of natural resources and energy
  4. Minimisation of environmental liability and risk
  5. Systemised approach to compliance with environmental regulations
  6. Commitment to social responsibility
...and it makes you feel good! :)

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