The main aim of the Group is:
Demonstrate the benefits of resource efficiency through the exchange of information and experiences
- Help business achieve reductions in waste arisings through the use of waste minimisation techniques
- Provide businesses with updates on relevant legislation and raise awareness of other sources of help and information
- Grow and expand to assist all organisations
Many of the businesses involved in the group have made substantial savings through implementing resource efficiency strategies.
Its programme is guided by a steering group, which comprises:
Helen Toft (Chairman) is a Director of the South West Regional Assessment Centre, providing training in waste management, certificates of technical competence and WAMITAB. Contact Helen on 01202 848099
Tessa Bowering (Secretary) is one of the Environment Agency's Area Waste Team and administers the club from the Agency's Blandford office. Contact Tessa on 01258 483416
Ken Pitfield is a former industrialist and now a specialist in environmental management and corporate governance. Contact Ken on 01258 839123
Gemma Coles is the Waste Reduction Manager with East Dorset District Council. Contact Gemma on 01202 886201
Angela Garcia is the Environment Co-ordinator with Bournemouth and West Hampshire Water Company. Contact Angela on 01202 591111
Trevor Muddimer is a leading consultant in environmental, health and safety matters with Workplace Sense Ltd. Contact Trevor on 01202 690377
Nigel Carter is the principal consultant in En-Venture, an environmental consultancy, and is a waste minimisation specialist. Contact Nigel on 01380 726247
Lorraine Hubbard is Dorset Business' Resource Efficiency Project Co-coordinator and a 'lean manufacturing' expert. Contact Lorraine on 01202 714801
Contact with the group should be made through:
Tessa Bowering, Environment Agency, Rivers House, Sunrise Business Park, Higher Shaftesbury Road, Blandford DT11 8ST
Tel: 01258 483417; fax: 01258 455998, e-mail: admin@swwmg.co.uk
