Waste savings start here.
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Save on bills by giving away your unwanted resources and waste
All Brisbane businesses now have free access to ASPIRE – a platform to buy, sell or giveaway for free unused resources and waste to other businesses.
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The seven C’s to reduce waste and save
| BUSINESS | Events and marketing expenses can add up quickly. Despite the preparation involved, much of what is prepared and provided may end up in the bin soon after. Reducing waste is a great way to reduce expenses.
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Free and affordable compost options
| BUSINESS | Composting your food waste instead of sending it to landfill can free up space in your general waste bins.
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Take a deep dive into your waste to save
| BUSINESS | Knowing what you are actually paying for in waste disposal costs is the first step towards savings. A bin inspection will offer insights for waste minimisation.
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How to start a recycling program to save money
| BUSINESS | Paper, bottles and boxes fill general waste bins quickly, increasing waste costs. You can reduce your waste costs through recycling. Here’s how to start.
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Case studies
Real examples of local businesses finding dollar savings with sustainable practices.
Local clothing manufacturer reduces electricity bill by 80%
| BUSINESS | SCODY sportswear use a solar system and LED lighting to reduce electricity…
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Law firm uses a switch-off campaign to reduce energy use by 20%
| BUSINESS | This office uses staff behaviour change to reach their goal of 20%…
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Large office reduce energy use by 15% through behaviour change
| BUSINESS | This office reduced energy use across seven floors with ‘Floor Wars’, a…
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Sports centre reduce electricity costs by 50% with LED lighting
| BUSINESS | Premier Cricket on Brisbane’s northside has significantly improved the quality of their…
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Ecotourism business boosts brand commitment with a solar system
| BUSINESS | A silent, odourless solution for remote power generation in the ecotourism industry.
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Energy efficient refrigeration and lighting in a cafe
| BUSINESS | Sassafras of Paddington cafe saves on operating and repair costs with refrigeration…
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Cafe saves water in courtyard dining area
| BUSINESS | Saving water in their outdoor space with a DIY drip-irrigation system.
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Reducing waste in a cafe
| BUSINESS | Sassafras of Paddington café reduces waste costs through compost and recycling.
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