Business Treading Lightly: Newsletter
 
 
WINTER 09

Business Treading Lightly is a $2 million sustainability grant program operating from Wollongong to Bega and in the Wingecarribee Shire. If you want to gain a competitive edge and increase profits, BTL assists its business partners implement smart solutions for sustainable business.

Grants are available for eligible businesses!IN THIS ISSUE:

BTL WELCOMES NEW PARTNERS:
  • Jamberoo Valley Lodge
  • Gerringong Bowling Club
  • Easts Beach Caravan Park
  • Kiama Community College
  • Old Mogo Town
  • The Coachhouse Marina Resort
  • Bayside Motel
  • Dapto Mall Shopping Centre
  • Illawarra Salvos Stores
  • The Housing Trust
  • Berry Bowling and Recreation Club
  • Berry Co-op
  • Kangaroo Valley Bowling and Recreation Club
  • Natcedar
  • Nowra Bowling and Recreation Club
  • Gardchek
  • Tathra Country Club
  • Bega Valley Shire Council
  • Tathra Bowling Club
  • Bermagui Country Club

"In a recent study of energy use in Newington Village, differences in occupant behaviour and number of appliances accounted for up to a 400% difference in average energy use" 

HOW TO GET STAFF MOTIVATED:

As a rule of thumb up to 30% of energy savings can be attributed to changes in behaviour or processes.

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ARE YOU MARKETING YOUR SUSTAINABLE ADVANTAGE?

As climate change becomes a mainstream issue, family, employees and most importantly customers, are becoming more aware about choosing sustainable businesses.

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REDUCE FOOD WASTE, SAVE MONEY:

Oak Flats Bowling & Recreation Club and Albion Park RSL Memorial Club are the latest BTL partners looking to reduce costs and waste to landfill by separating food waste organics.

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LOCAL BUSINESSES RECOGNISED FOR WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY:

In recognition of World Environment Day (June 5), the Mayor of Shoalhaven, Clr Paul Green and the Mayor of Kiama and Chair of the Southern Councils Group Clr Sandra McCarthy, presented certificates to new BTL partners in separate lunches.

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RECESSION BUSTERS - CAN COST CUTTING SAVE YOUR STAFF'S JOBS?

Good staff often have strong company and product knowledge and deep relationships with your customers – all of which will be lost if you have to let them go.

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Waterless Woks at Moruya Golf ClubWATERLESS WOKS ARE COOKING UP A STORM:

We have all eaten in Asian restaurants, but have you ever wondered what is happening in the kitchen out the back?

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GRANTS AVAILABLE NOW:

Three environmental grants for business now have funding rounds open for applications.

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