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V.F. Eckerman, the founder of Weeeco Ltd, explains the specifics of the Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment directive. |
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The UK economy is in recession, with some shocking figures floating about – but it's not all doom and gloom, writes Andrew Large. |
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The WEEE (Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment) Directive has many complex elements and as such has created some confusion in the marketplace. Vincent F Eckerman of Weeeco & Northern Compliance goes through some of the most commonly asked questions. |
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Alan O'Brien of Sabien Technology Group discusses the importance of implementing a cohesive companywide energy strategy and the vital role energy efficiency plays in its delivery. |
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When environmental sustainability is a key factor in the selection of a potential vendor, the challenge lies in determining if they really are sustainable. Darian Sims of Océ outlines the touch points to look for in a prospective managed services and technology vendor. |
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Philip Morton reports on a unique initiative that opens the door to improved systems and painless certification - the development of an FM-specific support package that leads to an externally recognised environmental management system (EMS). |
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Major changes to air conditioning and refrigeration systems are due to take effect in 18 months' time but many organisations remain unaware of the impact they are likely to have. Barry Lyons of BOC outlines the implications for facilities managers. |
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Weeeco guides facilities managers through the minefield of hazardous waste regulations, the compliance options for businesses following the WEEE Regulations of July 2007 and how future costs to the economy can be reduced by planning ahead now. |
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Chris Hodgson of Envirowise discusses FM's crucial role in delivering environmental improvements to companies, as resource efficiency becomes a higher priority in the business community. |
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Ankit Kapasi, Deputy Head of Operations at the Centre for Environment and Safety Management for Business (CESMB), Middlesex University presents the case for making cost savings by better environmental management of buildings. |
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Sam Wareing of Accelerated Compost considers the potential environmental and financial benefits of recycling the one waste material that many of us are either overlooking or are unaware of the processing options available - organic waste. |
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Environmental consultants White Young Green (WYG) explain about a landmark environmental management project using Defra Business Resource Efficiency from Waste (BREW) funding, of which they are now delivering the second phase. |
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It's what every organisation is talking about and looking to achieve in the current climate. But what is a carbon footprint? And how can it be reduced? Hugh Jones explains. |
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Dan Radford, Managing Director of Parasense, outlines what's involved with the new F-Gas regulation, who's responsible and how, with the right attitude, this regulation could be a blessing in disguise. |
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Increasingly, private and public sector organisations are seeing the commercial and social benefits of reducing the environmental impact of new build and refurbishment projects. Mike Watson looks at how facilities managers can make a difference throughout the construction process by looking more closely at materials resource efficiency. |
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It's no longer enough for facilities managers to ensure the availability of resources to complete the job - they're also required to use those resources in an environmentally-friendly manner. This new focus on sustainability provides facilities managers the opportunity to further demonstrate their skills in a value-for-money context. |
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Sustainability and corporate social responsibility are becoming increasingly important to everyone involved in FM. But what do the terms actually mean, how do they inter-relate and what are their implications for FM providers and their clients? |
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