Waste Management for Industry

Avoiding waste is the primary aim of all our waste minimisation programs, however if this is not practicable, then reuse or recycling are preferable to treatment and/or disposal which are considered only as a last resort.

In every project we endeavour to transfer the waste minimisation philosophy and assessment skills to the client organisation so that environmental management becomes sustainable and cost-effective for the longer term.

Waste costs a lot of money to produce. Not only is there the cost of raw materials and disposal, but also the cost of energy, staff time, and lost production capacity. Waste robs your business of efficiency and profit, and most businesses have never measured the true cost. But there is more - waste may be creating some expensive legacies like ground contamination or potential EPA fines and bad publicity.

The Cost of Waste

When waste is produced, the costs are all additive. Think about the costs of:

  • raw materials used to produce wast

  • processing raw materials into wast

  • waste treatment

  • trade waste fees or disposal charge

  • lost opportunity by not recyclin

  • waste-related maintenance

All these costs add up to lost profitability.

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Business Focus

Global integrates waste minimisation into existing business systems, assisting clients to develop environmental programs which:

þ proactively reduce production costs through waste minimisation strategies, including reduced energy, water and raw material usage.

þ address all environmental regulations and aspects relating to our client’s operations.

þ integrate with existing environmental, safety, risk-management and business systems and strategies.

þ minimise risk and environmental impacts, and progressively improve environmental performance and production efficiency.

Hands-on Experience

Global has 17 years experience working with a wide range of industries to reduce waste and improve operating efficiency. Environmental issues are addressed from a business perspective and our results show that good environmental management doesn’t have to be a cost burden - it saves money, and gives many other benefits.

The First Step is the Most Important

We approach waste minimisation assignments by conducting a preliminary assessment of the organisation's operations. This provides an evaluation of opportunities for reducing wastes and addressing other environmental issues relevant to the organisation. The preliminary assessment sets the scene for integrating waste minimisation into existing business objectives. It also provides the foundation on which to build a sustainable environmental management program.

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