Resource Efficiency at Work - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Resource Efficiency at WorkUse the following PowerPoint slides alongside the text and script examples provided to create your own organisation related presentation

2. Resource efficiency at workThis slide is used to explain the context of resource efficiency in the working environment. It will also provide a brief overview of what will be covered in the presentation.

3. Resource efficiency at home vs workThe main goal of this slide is to link the effort most Scottish households put into energy efficiency and recycling to staff behaviour in the workplace.

4. EnvironmentalAfter this slide, delegates will understand why we must avoid sending waste to landfill. They will understand there are local environmental impacts and impacts upon climate change.

5. Natural resourcesThis slide covers the reasons for the worldwide increase in consumption and, therefore, demand for resources. This will also be linked to the reduction in resource availability, increased costs and the impacts this is having on businesses.

6. WaterThis slide introduces the costs and reasons behind the costs of water use.

7. Global warmingThis slide identifies global warming as the biggest environmental threat linked to energy use.

8. CostThis slide will expand on the previous and show how costs are increasing all the time for key consumables and waste disposal.

9. Case studies: energyHere, two real-life examples demonstrate the potential costs savings that can be achieved by becoming more energy efficient.

10. Case studies: wasteHere, two real-life examples demonstrate the potential costs savings that can be achieved by becoming more resource efficient.

11. Case studies: waterHere, two real-life examples demonstrate the potential costs savings that can be achieved by becoming more water efficient.

12. Duty of careThis slide gives details about how duty of care impacts your organisation.

13. Environmental policyThis slide is your opportunity to mention and discuss your organisation’s environmental policy. It is recommended this is not covered in too much detail during the presentation. Instead, mention where the policy can be found and a brief summary of any sections relevant to waste. A screenshot of the environmental policy would be an appropriate image to use on this slide.Slide can be deleted if non applicable.

14. The Waste (Scotland) RegulationsThe Waste (Scotland) Regulations has become a legal requirement for all organisations and all staff members as of January 2014. This slide covers what responsibilities are under the regulations.

15. Customer pressuresCustomers and suppliers are increasingly demanding higher environmental standards from the businesses they deal with. This is being led by the public sector.

16. Customer pressuresA growing number of private sector companies are now trying to prevent waste in their supply chain. This slide highlights this through various examples of well-known organisations in Scotland.

17. [Use this slide to insert any relevant data for your organisation. E.g. financial figures such as recent costs or savings].This is your opportunity to provide details about where your organisation is with regards to its waste management. Include information such as graphs of waste quantities vs productivity or recycling rates or energy consumption vs turnover. If you do not have data, you should use this opportunity to highlight any plans the organisation has to reduce waste.Where we are nowChart Title(Arial Bold 14pt)

18. Energy FactsLeaving the lights on in an average size staff toilet over the weekend will waste enough electricity to drive 125 miles in a small electric car.Turning the thermostat up by 2°C uses 16% more energy. For an office the size of a tennis court this will waste enough energy to cook 575 pieces of toast each day.Forgetting to shut down a PC overnight for 1 week will waste enough energy to make over 500 cups of tea.Keeping a standard electric heater under your desk and using it for just 25% of the time the office is occupied, can be costing your business over £125 a year

19. Energy – what have we done?This is the space to explain your organisations current initiatives and measures which have already been implemented. This is a key opportunity within this presentation to demonstrate a top level commitment to energy efficiency.Text continued here.

20. Energy – what can I do?This slide is used to give some simple behavioural changes all staff can do to save energy in the workplace. This slide can be adapted with more specific measures if required.Text continued here.

21. Waste FactsWhile recycling cans, glass or food waste, or reducing the amount of paper used for printing may seem insignificant, they really can make a significant difference over time.If all the food waste in Scotland was sent for anaerobic digestion, this would offset the carbon footprint of Samoa and Tonga combined.If 10 people each recycle one fizzy drinks can a day, they will produce 36 kg of aluminium waste a year, which is enough to make four road bikes.It has been estimated that once ink, printer maintenance and disposal have been taken into account - the average page of printed material has cost a business £65 or 13 pence a sheet.It has been estimated that, in Scotland alone, £2.9 billion worth of savings per year are available through low-cost and simple measures that cut waste.

22. Waste – what have we done?This is the space to explain your organisations current initiatives and measures which have already been implemented. This is a key opportunity within this presentation to demonstrate a top level commitment to waste reduction.Text continued here.

23. Waste – what can I do?This slide is used to give some simple behavioural changes all staff can do to reduce waste and save money in the workplace. This slide can be adapted with more specific measures if required.

24. Water FactsIn the majority of businesses, taps and toilets are the major users of water. However, this does not mean there will be no waste. For example, if you leave a tap running for an hour, it will waste 480 litres – enough to fill more than two baths. A pipe leaking at 2 drops per second will waste 9,500 litres a year and cost £23 in water charges.Drops breaking into a stream will cost £75 a year and a 3mm stream will waste 335,000 litres a year and cost £807.If any leaking water has been heated, then there will be a significant associated energy cost.

25. Water – what have we done?This is the space to explain your organisations current initiatives and measures which have already been implemented. This is a key opportunity within this presentation to demonstrate a top level commitment to water efficiency.Text continued here.

26. Water – what can I do?This slide is used to give some simple behavioural changes all staff can do to reduce water usage and save money in the workplace. This slide can be adapted with more specific measures if required.

27. New ideas?This slide is used to highlight how the information learned during this presentation can be put into practice in the future.

28. Things to rememberThis slide provides a summary of key points covered by the presentation.To summarise, the main points you need to remember are:Turn off lights and equipment when not in useTress according to the temperatureWaste prevention and re-use are better than recyclingPut materials in a general waste bin only if all other waste management Opportunities have been exploredDon’t leave taps runningReport any leaks as soon as you notice themShare ideas with colleagues and management