Tidy Business Standards launch

Rochdale  MBC  and Groundwork Oldham amp; Rochdale are working in partnership, urging businesses to take part in the Tidy Business Standards award scheme.

Keeping  the  Borough  of  Rochdale clean and tidy is important to everyone that  lives,  works  and  visits  the  area.  Tidy Business Standards is an initiative  to encourage businesses to reduce litter and have a good system in place for waste management.

Companies  are invited to sign up to a charter free of charge, promising to adhere to a number of actions in order to gain an award and recognition for improving  their  environmental  performance. Premises  that  reach  the required  standards will be awarded a certificate and sticker to display in the window to customers.

Businesses  that  participate  in  the  scheme  will  be entitled to a free Environmental  Health Check focusing on litter and waste issues.  An action plan  will  subsequently  be  presented to the company outlining a range of measures that can be taken to reduce their environmental footprint.

According  to Kate Harcus, an Environmental Business Advisor for Groundwork Oldham amp; Rochdale: “This is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to take advantage of the free advice and support that is on offer and reap the cost  savings  and  publicity  benefits  without  spending large amounts of money.”

Ms Harcus  adds:  “Tidy  Business Standards recognises business for their part  in  trying  to  regenerate  the  area  in a positive manner.  Working towards  a  cleaner,  greener  and  safer community requires the support of everyone  including  business,  the council and the public.  If we all take responsibility  together, we can create a win-win situation that is equally beneficial  to  all.   The  company  wins,  the  community  wins,  and  the environment wins too!”

Businesses wishing to access the free Environmental Health Check by signing up  to  the  charter  should  register  their intention by contacting Julia Dickinson  at  Groundwork  Oldham  amp;  Rochdale:

Email: julia.dickinson@groundwork.org.uk

Tel: 0161  624 1444