Member Events – Workshops

HREC Workshop Programme 2007

We are pleased to announce the first two workshops of the 2007 HREC workshop series:

Tackling Waste: Profit from Resource Efficiency Proven methods to achieve bottom-line benefits 5th July 2007, DeHavilland Conference Centre, Hatfield Getting rid of rubbish costs British business nearly 5% of annual turnover. By tackling waste at source and looking at your raw materials, energy and water, you can start turning that waste back into profit. Dr Paul Barker of Business Link East will introduce the concepts of waste minimisation and how to save money by effectively implementing a waste minimisation programme. He will present an overview of the resource efficiency journey with advice and tips for gaining buy-in across your organisation. The session is aimed at any individuals at the beginning of their journey to becoming resource efficient, e.g. Finance Directors, Production Directors Operations Managers, Premises Managers, General Managers. This workshop will cover and include: How to produce a Statement of Commitment for your business. Quick-win waste minimisation techniques. An introduction to process mapping A free copy of the Wastewise CD-ROM. This workshop will provide delegates with some key tools for implementing a resource efficiency programme and attendance is strongly encouraged.

Green Officiency A guide to lowering the environmental impact of your office 12th July 2007, DeHavilland Conference Centre, Hatfield This half day event will provide information and solutions to cutting office waste and saving money. Businesses can save by cutting their use of resources such as paper, water and electricity. Envirowise estimates these savings could be as much as £200 per employee. Becoming more resource efficient need not be a burden for offices. It is the simple things that make all the difference - from fitting free water-saving 'hippos' into toilet cisterns to routinely switching off computers at the end of the day. Envirowise experience has shown that simple, good practice measures can cut office equipment energy costs by up to 50 percent. HREC coordinator, Dr Madeleine Hall, will present this workshop which will cover and include: Practical tips on waste minimisation in the office Advice on choosing greener office products A case study presenting a successful Green Office initiative A free copy of the Green Officiency CD-ROM. This session is would benefit any individuals at the beginning of their journey to becoming resource efficient, particularly Office and General Managers.

Each of the workshops are free of charge to members of the Hertfordshire Resources Efficiency Club (HREC). Non-members may attend and join on the day.

Sessions run from 9am - 12.30pm, followed by a buffet lunch.

To book:

Contact HREC Coordinator Madeleine Hall at mhall@hertfordshirerec.co.uk or 01799 524 328