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Tax breaks to encourage energy efficiency
Understand the tax breaks available for using cleaner energy and energy-efficient vehicles, plant and machinery.
Paper recycling options
The benefits of using recycled paper and an overview of the quality standards for recycled paper materials.
Make the non-financial case for environmental improvements
The non-financial factors to consider when persuading management about the viability of environmental improvements.
Why making environmental improvements is good for business
Environmental improvements can improve your business image to attract and retain good staff and generate good publicity.
Maintain communication about environmental improvements
Keep sharing ideas, train staff, take time out, be honest if things go wrong, encourage and incentivise.
How to cut carbon emissions from business buildings
Some of the measures you can take to cut the greenhouse gas emissions from your business premises and buildings.
Exporting plants
Find out how to export plants from Northern Ireland
Get a Phytosanitary Certificate
Apply to get a Phytosanitary certificate using Phytosanitary Export Certificate Online (PECOL)
How to cut carbon emissions from energy use
How you can cut your greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the amount of energy used in your business.
How to cut carbon emissions from business travel
Cut your carbon emissions from business travel by reducing journeys and making better travel decisions.
Importing plants from countries within the EU
Find out how to import plants from countries within the European Union
Plant passports
Find out what a plant passport is and how to get one
Personal imports of plant and plant products
Find out what plants and plant products are allowed to imported into Northern Ireland
Waste chemicals and chemical containers
How to comply with waste legislation when dealing with waste chemicals and chemical containers in your business.
Treating and composting biodegradable waste
Permits and quality standards for treating biodegradable waste, including composting and anaerobic digestion.
Hazardous substances and waste
Guides which detail your legal responsibilities for hazardous substances and hazardous waste in your business
Metal production and processing
Guides which help you to understand your environmental responsibilities when manufacturing metal
Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme: how the scheme will work
A new scheme for businesses that move prepacked retail goods such as food, drink, cut flowers and pet food from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
Reduce waste in production
How to analyse business processes to cut waste without affecting your overall efficiency and profitability.
Reduce your use of raw materials
Cutting down on materials use through correct specification, handling and storage and better product design.