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General tipsTop ten tips to help your business save money and increase efficiency. 1. Turn off office equipment when you're not using itOvernight, at weekends and during bank holidays. Savings on just a single computer and monitor could be up to £35 a year. 2. Cut lighting costs by as much as 15%Turning off lights in empty rooms and replacing bulbs with energy saving ones. More information on using lighting efficiently - Opens in a new window 3. A constantly dripping tap can cost your business about £400 per yearMake sure you turn off taps fully and fix any drips. 4. Save 4% of your turnover with waste management techniquesSuch as partnering with other businesses to recycle waste or selling it to be used as raw materials. 5. Save 8% on your company’s heating billTurn the thermostat down one degree. More information on using heating efficiently - Opens in a new window 6. Ask your suppliers about take-back schemes for unused productsYou may be able to get your money back, or at least a portion of the cost. 7. Save up to 1 month’s worth of fuelOver a year through smarter driving such as reducing load and good maintenance. 8. Invest in efficient equipment to cut your energy and water costsGovernment support includes interest-free energy efficiency loans delivered through the Carbon Trust. More information on Energy Efficiency Loans - Opens in a new window 9. To refill an inkjet cartridge costs about half the price of a new oneUse email where possible, set your PC to print double-sided and refill printer, fax and photocopier cartridges. 10. Always publicise your commitment to reducing your environmental impactMore than a third of consumers would favour recyclable products or those with minimal packaging. More information on how to market your environmental credentials Useful Links:
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