Making a Difference !

 

'Everyone has a carbon footprint - it's your own personal measure of how much carbon dioxide you & your business create and how much you contribute to climate change.'

 

 

Climate change is a serious problem that affects us all. There is strong evidence that human emissions of greenhouse gases are changing the world's climate. The main greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide (CO2), produced when we burn fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas for energy.

 

Over 40 per cent of CO2 emissions in the UK come directly from what we do as individuals; for example, heating and using electricity in our homes - and driving vehicles. Flights are the next biggest source of individual's CO2 emissions.

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Three step practical guide for company's, who want to do more than recycle.

 

1. Calculate your carbon footprint!

In order to manage your carbon footprint you need to be able to measure and quantify. Use the ACT ON CO2 calculator to find out what your carbon footprint is. You'll also get a personalised action plan with recommendations about how you can help tackle climate change - including links to further information on the Energy Saving Trust website - http://actonco2.direct.gov.uk/index.html

 

 

Carbon Trust - our mission is to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions and develop commercial low carbon technologies. Providing practical solutions working with business and the public sector to identify carbon emissions and find ways of cutting them; and provides the knowledge and resources (including funding) to help them do so. http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/default.ct

 

 

2. Usefull information & Guidence from Specialists.

Envision is the South West environmental support programme helping businesses to save money and develop new green markets. We have a proven track record in a wide range of areas including carbon management, resource efficiency, transport, construction as well as offering training and workshops. http://www.envisionsw.org.uk/

 

 

Envirowise offers UK businesses free, independent, confidential advice and support on practical ways to increase profits, minimise waste and reduce environmental impact. http://www.envirowise.gov.uk/

 

 

 

 

3. Carbon Offsetting - 'Perrys Dedicate-a-Tree Scheme'

Perry's recycling will plant a new tree for every customer who recovers 5 tonnes or more of office paper records per year. This scheme is part of our climate change programme supported by The Carbon Neutral Company in sustainable forests. Carbon offsetting schemes are a practical way in which a business can contribute towards global warming. Although should only be used in conjunction with active waste & energy reduction programmes, as direct action takes a higher priority over carbon off setting.

 

Carbon dioxide emissions are one of the main causes of global warming, and we all produce CO2 emissions from everything we do in our day-to-day lives.

 

Would you like to join our Office Recycling Dedicate a Tree Scheme.

 

 

'Perrys Recycling multi-material collection service for paper(shred & recycle service), cardboard, cans, plastic bottles, vending cups, batteries, fluorescent tubes, Glass, WEEE etc. can reduce our customers carbon footprint, with less vehicle movements !'