Business Case Studies

Waste is a symptom of an inefficient process. Read the following case studies and learn how Southland businesses are playing their part to help the environment, by reducing their waste, developing a competitive edge and still making money.

Case Studies

Public library working to support green initiatives

Invercargill City Libraries have recently undertaken some 'greening' exercises, beginning with small and achieveable goals such as eliminating paper date due slips in books, and setting up internal recycling system.

Fonterra's waste reduction leadership

Learn the secrets of Fonterra's 84% reduction in waste to landfill.

Network Electrical Servicing

Network Electrical Service (NES) has reduced their waste and skip collections by 25% within the first year of participating in the Envirosmart programme.

Reading Cinemas

Reading Cinemas participated in the 'Quick Steps for Sustainability' programme in 2008 and has been making significant savings and improving business efficiency.

Phoenix Services

"Improving sustainability has become a real selling point for our business" said Philip Brown, Manager, Phoenix Services.

Gen-I

With a number of keen staff on board, this IT and telecommunications service business has been very busy implementing actions to reduce their eco-footprint.