First steps - guidance for new starts, projects and charities
Whether you are starting up a new business, running a charity, applying for funding for a community project you should consider environmental issues from the outset.
This will not only reduce the environmental impact of your activities, it will also save you money and future proof your business, organisation or project.
Quick Start Resource Efficiency checklist
In this guide
- Resource efficiency: sources of funding
- Energy efficiency
- Water efficiency
- Construction: materials and fittings
- Waste and waste minimisation
- The circular economy
- Preparing for emergencies
- Enhancing biodiversity
- Storing materials and fuels
- Preventing nuisances
- Prevent air pollution
- Transport issues
- Check if you need an environmental permit
- Resource efficiency - good practice checklist