Mini market, maxi savings

• Small businesses are always looking for ways to cut running costs
• Modern refrigeration and freezer units help one store save about € 2 000 a month on its energy bill

Goldenacre Mini Market is a convenience store located in Edinburgh, Scotland. Its best-selling items are chilled drinks. Like most convenience stores, the very nature of the business means long operating hours. That means high demand for store lighting and consequently high operating costs.

Small saving with a huge impact

• Hotel prevented 2.5 tonnes of furniture from being landfilled
• This saved only a small amount (around € 87 or £ 78), but the action reduced CO2 emissions by 7 tonnes

The Best Western White Horse Hotel in the city of Derry in Northern Ireland carried out an extensive upgrade of facilities and interiors. The hotel faced the problem of what to do with the old furniture and bedroom fixtures which were still in good condition. A sustainable alternative to landfilling was needed. 

Energy and water saving is everyone's job

• Hotel implemented CSR into its management strategies
• Small investment (€ 350) achieved significant savings (€ 5 000 a year) in water and waste bills

Izvora Hotel is located in a traditional Bulgarian building in the centre of the village of Arbanassi. The hotel has a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi, infrared cabin and massage facility. All of the rooms are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning, mini-bar, TV, internet, and hairdryer.

Refreshing energy efficiency moves

• Savings achieved in medium-sized spa hotel by implementing CSR measures
• Rethinking energy efficiency like this saves about € 12 000 every year

Spa Hotel Fairy in the Central Balkan Mountains is located in a picturesque river valley. Close to the hotel is a geothermal spring with a capacity of 3000 l/min and water temperature of 52 degrees centigrade.

Growing greener... an original

From bread to beer...

Waste not want not...

• Company reconsiders waste as a by-product to achieve huge energy savings
• The approach cuts waste volumes, which has positive impacts on operating expenses

Diageo Ltd. is the world’s largest spirit manufacturer, producing brands such as Johnnie Walker, Buchanan's and Bushmills whisky and many others. As a large operation, Diageo Ltd. is able to make big environmental commitments.

Tackling the sludge 

The treating of wastewater onsite in shopping malls could significantly reduce the water bill and bring other environmental benefits, such as water recycling and wastewater minimisation.

Major shopping malls, with dozens of restaurants in the food court and thousands of daily meals to prepare, are facing more and more wastewater compliance issues. Treating discharge properly is also important as it can lead to bad odours coming from grease traps which can put off potential customers.

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