This revised second edition highlights the opportunities for achieving cost savings and environmental improvements to enhance competitiveness in organizations of all sizes; with specific guidance for small businesses. The manual sets out effective and simple mechanisms to encourage participation and commitment from both staff and suppliers. It builds on the advice of the first edition; with a wide range of new case studies from different sectors; including retailers; hotels and hospitality; schools and educational institutions; airports and prisons; and plenty of office-based examples. A new chapter on environmental reporting considers international developments in environmental management; reporting and sustainable business; including the Global Reporting Initiative and the European Environmental Reporting Awards; with a link to DETR guidance. An extended chapter on energy and utilities provides an update on environmental legislation; government position and industry trends. An office waste chapter looks at examples of successful waste exchanges that save disposal costs to donors and purchase costs to recipients.
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234 of 261 people found the following review helpful. Musings on Natalies MusingsBy Just Another CustomerI started reading Natalies blog when it was called "Nat the Fat Rat." She was young then; earnest; more than a little goofy. I read this entire book last evening - its half filled with photographs; so a quick read - and wondered what kinds of changes Natalie has made in her life in response to her blog readership; in response to her blog critics. The woman in this book is overly concerned with clothing; with hair; with eyelashes. This is not the Natalie I thought I knew; this is a woman caught in a tidal wave that I believe she doesnt understand. There doesnt seem to be any depth to these seemingly random thoughts; and they are presented as quirky "how-tos" framed by one photograph after another of the blogger turned author.The book has a few wonderful heartfelt moments. The opening essay; "On Being a Queen;" was the blog post that went viral and gave her a wider audience. It still reads as sweet; but only if you havent followed Natalies recent months exploring life outside of the Mormon religion. Reading it now; with new photos displaying unbuttoned shirts; gives a different slant to those original words.This book is a snapshot of a woman in transition. She doesnt seem to have hobbies beyond some decorative crafts. She doesnt seem to have friends; or if she does; they are very rarely mentioned on her blog or in the book. She seems to be searching for meaning; trying to find it in consumerism rather than in introspection. Perhaps this is the curse of blogging. When you put your life on display; day after day; you may begin to see the woman on the screen instead of the woman in the mirror.The book has some technical issues. The layout is clunky. Some of the photos are lower resolution and appear grainy on the page. There are numerous grammatical errors and typos. Whoever was copy editor on this book did a poor job.Overall; the book is ninety percent a regurgitation of Natalies blog with a little filler in order to give it some cohesion. The how-tos dont work well next to the few essays; and the silly nature of most of them detract from the better moments.I would have liked to have seen a collection of original essays from Natalie; but as I write these words I realize that this book truly is her life. There may not be any essays to write when your life is spent buying clothes and decorating your apartment. So; I would like to see (in the future; if Natalie continues to write); something cool and full of wonder. Perhaps Natalie could spend a year working as a hospice volunteer; or could take up the French horn. Taking selfies wont give you the material for quality writing; it only makes that hole in your heart bigger and bigger.Im giving the book three stars. I thought about giving it two; but I think that Natalie can still do something with her writing if she takes on the world in new and less consumerist ways. She has a unique writing style that could be explored and perhaps tempered with some careful editing. But first; first; she needs to move outside of her own mind; and into the real world.52 of 60 people found the following review helpful. A lackluster attempt from a great blogger.By Sarah M.Let me start by saying that I read Natalies blog and thus have a clear picture of her writing style; personality; and lifestyle. Anyone else who has read her blog knows shes whimsical; honest; and her writing often has a stream-of-consciousness feel to it. So allow me to be perplexed that people were expecting something different from her. That somehow her voice would change when transitioning from the digital to print world. I will admit that I was late to arrive on the blogging scene and have therefore only read her blog for the last 3 or so years (and havent made it through all the archives). Therefore; the popular posts revised for this book were new to me. I enjoyed them much like I do all her writing; though I understand the misgivings some have over buying material that is readily available on her website. The author did spend over a year talking about the arduous process of writing this book; even going so far as to move home to Oregon for a period of time early last year so as to focus on her writing. It gave her readers the impression that it was being written from scratch; a book chock full of new material. A glimpse into Natalies life unlike weve seen before. I get what people are saying on that front.Much has been debated about this book on both her website and here in the review section. The root of the issue seems to be a common one when a well-known blogger writes a book: readers get frustrated when she tries to monetize her website. We expect them to churn out original content 3-5 days per week; but get snippy when they try to pay their bills via sponsored posts or a publishing deal. Why is that? In no other industry do we penalize a professional for trying to make a living. When I purchase a book from a blogger; I expect self-promotion; rewritten blog posts; and product placement. It seems totally reasonable to me.Heres the million dollar question: if I like Natalie and her blog so darn much; why am I giving her tome a 3-star review? Because blogging politics aside; it was a lackluster book. I pre-ordered it and couldnt wait for it to arrive. I ripped open the envelope on the walk back from my mailbox and immediately started flipping through it. Ill admit; my heart sunk. There were entire pages that seemed like filler to make some requisite 175-page minimum. The book is printed on non-glossy paper; and most of the photos are from her Instagram account; so some of the picture-heavy pages were grainy and blurry. Some pages had no more than 1 or 2 sentences in a 28+ point font. Some of the essays barely scratched the surface: they were on the verge of greatness; of leading me to a better understanding of the author; then abruptly stopped before we reached any sort of climax or conclusion; a literary hanging chad.I was on the fence about this book for a few days and mulled it over before writing this review. Heres the primary reason I felt called to give it three stars: I couldnt think of anyone to pass it along to once I was done. I ended up with 2 copies; as I pre-ordered AND donated to a crowd sourcing fund she promoted on her blog. I was happy to support her and pass along the second book; but when it came time to mail it off; there was no one I felt could appreciate it. Thats the first time I couldnt think of a single person to share a book with. Those I know who dont read her blog wouldnt get its unfocused nature; and those who do already know the content. And so; in the end; my overall feelings about this freshman attempt at translating a blog into a book left me with a lot to be desired.The fact is; you cant please everyone. Thats silly. Writing is subjective and a lifestyle book is no exception. It is not her job to cater to my personal preferences. Still; I didnt see the Natalie Ive grown to love; nor was I impressed by the aesthetic/quality of the book. (Glossy pages may have helped?). asks us to objectively rate the quality of the product purchased; to weigh the craftsmanship against the cost; and to me this book was just okay. I rated accordingly.But lets be clear: I will continue to read her blog with the same respect and admiration I did pre-book release. Natalies a good egg.91 of 99 people found the following review helpful. Dont botherBy MarieIf youve read Natalies blog you can skip this book. Its just regurgitated content. I was really anticipating something original and interesting (especially after all of the hype surrounding it). Not sure why this was published when most of this content can be found for free online. I dont usually post negative reviews; but I hate to see people waste their money on this.