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Using rainwater and grey-water to reduce fresh-water consumption
Rainwater and grey-water can be used instead of fresh-water in a number of applications, including toilet flushing, cleaning and irrigation, which reduces fresh- and waste-water volumes and
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Multipurpose rainwater use in southern Germany
Rainwater collection was just the start... Rainwater collection reduced fresh water consumption by 80 % An integrated heating and cooling application cut energy consumption 66 %, saving € 55 000 a
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Introducing an environmental management system
A certified environmental management system (EMS) is a coherent strategy for reducing your environmental impact, complying with legislation and setting continuous improvement targets in a systematic
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Estonian water utility's eco-management efforts
Long-term collective effort gets the results A raft of environmental measures form part of Tallinn water utility's EMAS strategy Today, it uses 88 % of biogas produced on-site thanks to waste
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Positive incentives for employees to reduce resource use
Positive incentives for employees are closely related to information, education and training activities. While information and training are often the first steps, this measure focuses on positive
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Employees engage in a German SME's environmental policy
Undercover energy agents German SME effectively combines HR development and resource protection Workshops and programmes benefit the company and the environment while improving employee motivation
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Competitions and games motivate staff to be energy and resource efficient
Sherrifs track down energy villains US wholesale company offers staff rewards and encouragement to cut energy costs Killer Watt Gang game creates energy saving spirit which is good for team
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German firm's 'NoWaste' strategy
Full-scale waste scheme German company reuses steel by-products to reduce waste 100 % of steel scrap is reused Waste that cannot be reused in the factory is sold to other businesses The German
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Collaborative and circular business model
Changing the company business model can involve new services, products and approaches to sourcing resources and dealing with customers. The motivation could be to capitialise on a new value
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Implementing smart meters at SMEs
A 'smart meter' is an electronic device that can measure and control energy or water consumption through two-way interaction between a measurement unit and a control unit. Meters are available for