The North East Scotland Food & Drink Network is delivering a series of webinars to help businesses identify and implement cost reductions.
The series provides practical steps to reduce energy consumption, switch to renewables, and reduce waste.
The next webinar takes place at 10am-10.45am on Tuesday 7 February 2023 and will cover alternative energy sources and efficient transport. Sign up HERE.
See below for webinar recordings, accompanying resources and additional sources of information.
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.
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)
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
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