
Support offered to H&I businesses adopting green processes
Zero Waste Scotland has appointed a dedicated regional engagement manager to assist organisations in the Highland and Islands to embrace opportunities in the circular economy.
In partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), Helen Lavery is working to support small and medium sized enterprises, micro businesses, social enterprises and other public sector bodies to adopt principles where instead of products being designed to last for a short amount of time, they are reused, repaired, remanufactured or recycled.
The benefit to business of adopting a circular approach includes opportunities to innovate, becoming more competitive by deriving greater returns from fewer materials, increased customer loyalty and reduced vulnerability to supply chain volatility.
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