Recycling is a growing sector of waste management and promises to get even bigger as companies become more aware of the need to establish positive environmental credentials. However, it’s a highly volatile market and commodities prices can affect demand for recycled goods, which influences the amount you are paid.
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The availability of green support and funding has grown rapidly over the last few years. There are now a wide range of initiatives available for start-ups and small businesses involved in eco-innovation, carbon reduction and energy-efficient projects. Applying for green funding can be a complicated process as many grants and loans have strict eligibility criteria.
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Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become something of a buzz phrase in recent years. There have been many arguments regarding whether CSR can actually help companies to improve their reputation and improve profit margins, if it costs businesses money and whether businesses are doing it to genuinely help the environment and society, or if it is solely a marketing technique.
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This article was written by Robert Lamoon, founder and director of Energy Savvy, which aims to help companies become more energy efficient. Energy Savvy, a member of the Energy Saving Association, was founded in 2011, and is an approved distributor for multinational energy efficiency firm Enigin PLC.
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