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All businesses produce waste - arranging for the disposal of these and complying with legal requirements can be costly and time-consuming.

Reducing your waste is about being efficient. It means that you use less, spend less & get more out of what is used. By increasing efficiency in this way, businesses can maximise their outputs and increase profits, whilst also save valuable resources and help the environment.

So saving resources and cutting down on waste not only makes business sense, but also helps keep our environment clean and safe! There are many ways in which businesses - producers and retailers alike - can become waste-wise. Here are some tips.

• Identify areas for waste reduction and implement a waste reduction strategy
• Identify the non-hazardous wastes produced by your company which can be recycled and set up a recycling scheme
• Don’t leave your PC on stand by all day if you’re not using it and make sure you turn it off at the end of the day
• Only print when you really need to.  If you do print, use both sides of the paper
• Encourage your company to use reusable cups rather than disposable ones
• Support re-use, take-back and refurbishment schemes
• Recycle office paper - for more information contact Energywise Recycling on 0151 707 9797
• Encourage employees to reduce, re-use and recycle at work and at home
• Install a roller towel at work instead of using disposable paper towels
• Recycle your old mobile phone through the 
• Keep abreast of - and be compliant with - forthcoming legislation for more information, for up to date information check the legislation area of merseyeconomy.org.uk

For more information contact Environment Connect, this is a free signposting service providing environmental advice and best practice.

Impending changes to the UK’s entry visa processes, work permits and student visas will have significant impact on businesses, educational organisations and professional services.

As part of the International Liverpool day, this seminar, is aimed at:

• Employers who employ non-EU workers
• Businesses who have overseas operations involving international travel
• Educational and training institutions
• Professional services handling work permits and overseas recruitment of immigrants and students
• The tourism industry arranging for entry of overseas visitors

The event will cover:

• Visa application processes & how decisions are made.
• Biometrics
• Point Based System to replace existing work
• (employment) and immigration schemesQ&A sessions

The local International Trade market specialist team from Liverpool Chamber of Commerce will be on hand to offer local support and information, including grants, Trade Mission schedules, training courses, and overseas market specialists, including China, Australia, Spain, Romania, etc.

The seminar is followed by the Growing International Business on Merseyside seminar and a networking opportunity over canapés, wine and refreshments between 4:30 pm and 6:30 pm

12th July 2007

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Liverpool Digital
Edge Lane
Liverpool

To book contact Belinda Doherty in the International Trade Centre on 0151 227 1234.

We have all heard of our Carbon Footprint - What does it really mean and how can we ensure our business has the best possible performance?

Come along to a FREE seminar to hear more.  You will then be better informed and be able to measure the environmental impact of your activity and how to take further steps to improve performance.

When:
Partnership for Learning
South Road
Liverpool
L24 9PZ

When:
Thursday 12 July, 12.30 - 4.30pm

For more information and to book your place download this info and fax-back document [PDF]

Or:

• Book on-line at www.merben.org.uk, or
• Email anthony.seasman@groundwork.org.uk, or
• Phone the Groundwork EBS team on 0151 644 4720.