Small factories
This information has been prepared to help managers and staff in small factories understand the environmental risks and responsibilities associated with their business and provides practical 'How to' information on key environmental issues. For example it provides simple solutions for managing air quality and dealing with hazardous materials and waste.
Why do small factories need this information?
There are many benefits to be gained by becoming more aware of your existing environmental performance. Improving your environmental performance has the potential to substantially increase your net profit each year. Other benefits include:
- a better company image
- increased customer patronage
- minimised potential for environmental fines and prosecutions
- improved environmental conditions for everyone.
This information is provided for managers and staff of small factories. It will also be useful for environmental officers employed by local government.
Please note there are no regulatory guidelines on the following pages and this information does not provide legal advice.
Environmental information for small factories
- If you read nothing else
- An environmental checklist for small factories
- Environmental legislation
- Stormwater management
- Trade wastewater
- Waste management
- Air quality management
- Hazardous materials
- Noise management
- Energy and water use
- Planning and General information
- Environmental review of small factories - a tool for councils