Waste Transfer Notes to go digital

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More than two thirds of medium and large sized waste companies support a new online system where the current paper Waste Transfer Notes* would become online documents. The data, collected by the environment agency, shows a positive step towards the 'edoc' system. 

Due to go live in January 2014, this administrative overhaul will rid the process of unnecessary paper notes by providing firms with a free portal through which WTN's can be submitted. Currently, more than 20 million WTN's are created each year and 50 million are kept on record. The benefits of the edoc system include reduced storage costs; a decrease in the time it takes to find a specific WTN and reduced administrative costs currently incurred due to filing and processing time. 

*Under UK law, businesses must complete a WTN for every load of waste transported from one party to another. 

Tickets.com - Gold Green Achievers

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Milton Keynes based Tickets.com, which specialises in providing integrated ticketing solutions designed to enable entertainment and sports organisations to sell tickets to consumers using their own brands, has attained gold standard status for the second year running. Having originally signed up to Green Achiever in May 2009, Tickets.com, which also has offices in Europe, the US, Asia Pacific and Africa, initially gained silver status in March 2011 and its first gold in June last year.

Daniel Burrows, internet services specialist at Tickets.com, said: “Despite many organisational changes, we have constantly maintained our level of environmental friendly commitment and will be implementing new ideas and plans for the future. For example, to better manage energy consumption, all employees and clients are now encouraged to reduce business travel by use of WebEx, training facilities are hired in a central location rather than have everyone travel long distances and the company has reduced its car pool from six to two.

“In the office, employees use energy efficient laptops and take them home with the power cable so as not to create residual energy draw happening while they are switched off. All the kettles have been replaced with a Burco to reduce the constant re-heating of water and all the chairs are now repaired and recycled rather than scrapped. We are currently engaging with our new landlord about us having more control over energy costs and consumption such as the lighting, ventilation and heating systems.”

www.tickets.com/uk

Stay Warm During The 'Big Freeze'

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If, like us, you're from the UK you would have be experiencing plummeting temperatures for the last week or two as the 'Big Freeze' hit Britain. And unfortunately, this weather is set to stay with us for the time being.

So I thought I'd take this opportunity to provide you with information and advice on how to keep warm during this freezing period, whilst remaining green!

I've mentioned Nigel’s Eco Store in the past, but this eco-friendly online company provides green solutions to your everyday needs, plus gift ideas too.
There are currently heating efficiency and Insulation products in stock which range from Draught Excluders to Electric Blankets.
You can visit Nigel’s Eco Store here: http://www.nigelsecostore.com/acatalog/Energy_Efficiency.html

The Ethical Eco Store stocks a whole range of winter products, including clothes and throws which are mostly organic and Fair Trade items. They also have a big sale on - so visit quick!
You can visit them here:
http://www.ethicalsuperstore.com/ethical-gifts/winter-warmers/?page=1

The popular online retail store 'Amazon' also has a range of eco-friendly products - just simply type your desired item into the search:-
http://www.amazon.co.uk

Staying warm, our top tips:

• Avoid unnecessary trips - use public transport where possible.
• Wrap up warm - put them scarf, hat and glove sets you received for Christmas to good use. And dig those thermals out!
• Wear warm boots/shoes when outside together with thick socks.
• If you know of an elderly vulnerable person, make sure they are comfortable and warm with efficient heating facilities.
• Ensure your household heating is working along with good draught proofing for insulation.
• Have plenty of hot food and drinks.
• Stay active with plenty of exercise.
• Invest in a 'onesie', 'snuggie' or 'slanket'.

Thanks for reading,

GA Team