Businesses are being urged to cut down on the amount of paper they produce and make considerable cost savings at the same time by Government-funded agency Envirowise, which has provided 10 top tips for saving paper. Click here to read these.

Small businesses are paying £1bn more than they should on business energy contracts and less than 10% have ever switched suppliers despite the obvious cost savings. Make It Cheaper’s UK based advisors shop around on behalf of businesses for the best deals in the market. It takes 5 minutes and could save your business a fortune. Click here or call 0800 970 5406 (Mon-Fri 8.30am-6.00pm).

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, small and medium-sized businesses are always on the look out for opportunities to cut operating costs. SmallBusiness.co.uk offers a number of simple operational changes that can not only ensure your business is more environmentally sound but also save you money.

BREW, the Business Resource Efficiency and Waste programme, uses revenues from increased Landfill Tax to fund free services and support for business through a variety of organisations. Click here for full details.

How to Enter Environment and Sustainable Development Awards. A booklet to help organisations and individuals entering environmental awards.

Go to www.environmentawards.net

A free 12-page booklet with advice on creating an action plan on reducing waste. Call 08000-858525 for a copy.

A section of the Environmental Agency website offers guidelines to managers on how to comply with legislation on environmental issues such as the use of raw materials and waste disposal.

Visit www.environment-agency.gov.uk/netregs or email enquiries@environment-agenct.gov.uk for more information.

Envirowise, the government programme offering free, independent advice on practical ways to minimise waste offers a free helpline and a consultant can visit your workplace to offer advice on how to reduce waste and save money.

Call 0800-585794 during working hours or visit the website at www.envirowise.gov.uk.

A nationwide series of free, consultative workshops, involving both recycling businesses and investors.

For further information, visit www.wrap.org.uk .