Written question asked by David Burrowes (Conservative) on Monday, 5 February 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 February 2007. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Monday, 19 February 2007 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Envirowise

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs pursuant to the answer of 15 January 2007, Official Report, column 768W, on Envirowise, what measurements are used to evaluate the effect of the Envirowise programme; and what the outcomes of the programme have been in relation to (a) increased business profits, (b) minimising business waste and (c) reducing environmental impact of businesses.

Answer: Independent assessments of Envirowise's impact on UK business have been regularly undertaken since the programme's formation. These assessments measure the level of savings, both financial and in terms of various waste streams, that have been achieved from the programme's encouragement of waste minimisation and resource efficient practices. Types of waste streams measured include water, effluent, raw materials and solid waste.The programme has, since its inception in 1994, helped business make over £1.3 billion in cumulative savings while at the same time reducing business waste to landfill by 8.5 million tonnes.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 457 c180-1W; 119865
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Envirowise
Monday, 15 January 2007
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Envirowise
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