Be able to improve sustainability within a business environment
In this tutorial you will learn:
- Some of the negative effects of work activity on the environment
- That organisations generate a high volume of waste each year
Table of Contents
- Tutorial Video
- Reading Materials
- ‘Why is it important to minimize waste in the workplace?’ webpage on the Chron: Small business website
- ‘Recycling’ on the Young People’s Trust for the Environment website
- ‘How to Recycle at Work (without a lot of work)’ on the Harmony website
- ‘Reduce your business waste to save money’ on the NI Business Info website
- ‘Why all businesses should embrace sustainability’ on the IMD website
- Presentation
- Good Practice Example
- Interactive Quiz
- Evidence Opportunities
- Extended Learning
- ‘Business and commercial waste’ webpage on the Gov UK website. Click to access advice on how to deal responsibly with waste business produces.
- Click to find out about how the recycling process works on the Recycle Now website.
- Click to access the online magazine ‘Business Ethics’, this magazine contains articles and resources on corporate responsibility.
- Click to access the sustainable business section of The Guardian. You will find a wealth of articles and resources on the social and environmental impacts of business.
- Click to access the website of the professional membership body for the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment. This website has a wealth of information on environmentally friendly policy and practices in the ‘Reading Room’ and ‘Policy’ sections.
- Click to access the website of the Environment Agency. This website has information and guidance on EA services, such as waste and permits.
- Think And Challenge
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