Working With Businesses

There are 18,000 businesses in North Shore City. Every single one has the opportunity to protect a healthy natural environment through good business practice. Our staff help local businesses meet their legal obligations, and take proactive approaches through policies and practices that promote a clean, green North Shore. We provide specialised advice in the areas of resource use, pollution prevention and travel.

• Resource efficiency Resource efficiency in a business can reduce environmental impacts while improving its bottom line, competitive edge and reputation.
• Sustainable Travel Positive travel choices to and from work can benefit business through health, environmental and financial rewards. We support businesses to develop travel plans which support staff to commute by cycling, carpooling, walking or public transport.
• Pollution Prevention Business owners and contractors are responsible for preventing pollution, yet half of our pollution incidents are due to business spills and inappropriate site operations. We are able to advise businesses of simple changes appropriate to them that will help prevent pollution.
• Trade Waste Trade waste is liquid waste that comes from commercial and industrial premises like takeaway bars and restaurants, car washes, hospitals, dentists and manufacturers.  Businesses should be aware of the Trade Waste Bylaw which outlines the way trade waste is managed.