The North East Scotland Food & Drink Network delivered a series of webinars to help businesses identify and implement cost reductions.
The series provided information and insights on practical steps to reduce energy consumption, switch to alternative energy sources and minimise waste.
All webinar recordings, accompanying resources and additional sources of information for the webinars held to date are below.
For more information on the North East Scotland Food & Drink Network, please email elizabeth.mathie@opportunitynortheast.com.
For more information on this topic, please email our Sustainability Advisor Shona Cherry, shona.cherry@opportunitynortheast.com.
Webinar 1: Reducing Energy Consumption
Mike Milner of Tomson Consulting discusss practical steps to reduce energy consumption in manufacturing and production.
Access the Business Energy Scotland resources discussed in this webinar:
- 0% SME business loans with cashback on some efficiencies (like LEDs and insultation)
Webinar 2: Reducing Food Waste and the Circular Economy
Gerry Boyle from Zero Waste Scotland and Terri Vogt of Connect 3 share their expertise and discuss resources to reduce food waste and identify circular opportunities.
Access the resources discussed in this webinar:
- Zero Waste Scotland’s Food Waste Reduction one month challenge
- Scottish Government’s Food Waste Reduction Action Plan
- Zero Waste Scotland Circular Economy support
- Interface Innovation Voucher
- Transform Net Zero Business Support (water/energy efficiency and circular economy in food)
- Packaging Policy Guidance from ONE ONE Packaging Policy Support Aug22
- Extended Producer Responsibility – UK Government guidance
Webinar 3: Alternative Energy Sources
Warren Hicks and Sam Hinmers from Ricardo brought their experience in solar energy and CHPs to this session, discussing what to consider and opportunities to explore to transition your energy sources away from fossil fuels and reduce costs.
Access the resources discussed in this webinar:
- Whyte and Mackay | Case studies | Ricardo
- Ricardo supports Nc'nean with exploring negative emissions and co2 removal | Case studies | Ricardo
- Energy infrastructure General Info | Energy, utilities and waste | Markets | Ricardo
- Decarbonising sites with CHP | Ricardo
- 0% SME business loans from Business Energy Scotland
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