1. Resource Efficient Scotland Growth that doesn’t cost the earth Rob Snaith, Implementation Adviser

2. Resource Efficient Scotland
We help business, and public and third-sector organisations save money by using resources efficiently. We provide free specialist advice, training, access to funding and suppliers, an in-person on-site support to help cut energy, water, waste and raw material costs.
At the top we have a quote that shows what Resource Efficient Scotland will provide to organisations. I have highlighted some of the key words for you.
We provide support to all organisations. It’s FREE specialist advice complemented with on-site support which will help cut organisations’ energy, water, waste, and raw material costs.
The service consolidates aspects of non-domestic resource efficiency advice services previously provided by Zero Waste Scotland, Carbon Trust and Energy Saving Trust. It has been operational since the 1st April 2013 and the initiative is funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Zero Waste Scotland.
Businesses taking action on resource efficiency can act to both comply with legislation and can act to protect themselves from the worst effects of this by minimising resource use and maximising the value of any resources they use.
The benefits of taking action now are huge. It has been estimated that here in Scotland we can save £2.9 billion through cheap, simple resource efficiency measures!
These savings come from organisations like yours. Through cheap and simple measures you can help increase your competiveness, increase job security, and improve your organisations reputation by reducing energy, water, waste and raw material costs.
Some of you still look sceptical, so here are some examples of real firms making real saving right now.
Maximising resource efficiency can:
Save £2.9 billion in Scotland alone
Reduce energy, water, waste and raw materials costs
Help increase competiveness
Increase job security
Improve reputation

3. Guiding principles A service for all, tailored to opportunity
Clear focus on implementation and savings
High quality and consistency throughout
Independent advice
Flexibility in meeting business needs

4. In-depth support
In-depth support includes…
Free consultancy support to look at energy, waste, water, raw materials (and transport)
Free implementation support to:
Scope suitable projects
Source possible finance
Support the modelling of finance options
Define specifications and tender documents
Help source suppliers and assess quotes
We can support multiple projects
As previously mentioned, we also offer in-depth support to individual sites.
This support involves providing free expert consultancy support to tackle specific resource efficiency projects looking at Energy, Waste, Water and Raw Materials.
Our experienced Implementation Advisors can then support you to progress them to implementation. Helping you to navigate the barriers you may encounter.
Importantly, we don’t just support you with one project. Our aim is to support you with every aspect of resource efficiency – project by project.

5. Introduce the guiding principles for the RES ASS – over coming barriers:
A service for all, tailored to opportunity
Clear focus on implementation and savings
High quality and consistency throughout
Independent advice
Flexibility in meeting business needs

6. Construction Waste Programme 2016-17
Contribute to Scottish Government’s and EU targets:
Reduce waste by 7% by 20171
Achieve recycling/reuse rate of 70% for C&D waste by 20202
Reducing waste arisings from construction projects
Promoting circular resource models within the sector
1 Safeguarding Scotland‟s Resources: Blueprint for a More Resource Efficient and Circular Economy.
(October 2013) -
2 Eurpoean WFD target of 70% recycling and preparing for reuse (Article 11 (b)(2))
1 Safeguarding Scotland‟s Resources: Blueprint for a More Resource Efficient and Circular Economy.
(October 2013) -
2 Eurpoean WFD target of 70% recycling and preparing for reuse (Article 11 (b)(2))

7. Construction Waste Programme 2016-17
Develop tools and training
Provide a service for SMEs
Support for sector to move towards Circular Economy models, and application for Circular Economy funding
1 Safeguarding Scotland‟s Resources: Blueprint for a More Resource Efficient and Circular Economy.
(October 2013) -
2 Eurpoean WFD target of 70% recycling and preparing for reuse (Article 11 (b)(2))
Engage with the sector – to develop 3 year programme. ID drivers for change, market barriers and opportunities.
Work with the right people – aim to work with decision makers with regards to investment, procurement and design. Also collaboration, strategic engagement. - working in partnership with the Scottish Government, Royal Institute for Architecture Scotland, Scottish Enterprise, the Construction Innovation Centre Construction Scotland, Scottish Futures Trust, Public Sector construction clients, Trade Bodies and the Buildings Research Establishment.
Develop tools and training – promote what we already have and build capacity within the sector. How to use SWMP, DoW or even practical training like how to carry out a site waste audit.
Provide a service for SMEs - to identify opportunities to prevent and reduce waste or opportunities to use unavoidable waste materials in high value applications to help drive a Scottish CE.
Communication plan and marketing strategy

8. Potential Funding
Resource Efficiency Waste Prevention Implementation Fund
£5,000 - £100,000 capital funding for waste prevention measures in the construction & demolition sector.
Proposals by 29th November, with projects complete by 10th March 2017.
Circular Economy Investment Fund 2016 – 2018.
Exploring market feasibility for new circular economy products
Development and adoption of innovative business models for new circular economy products and services
Development and uptake of innovative technologies, products and services to support a circular economy
CE – Alternative to ‘Make – Use – Dispose’. Products and materials are designed and used such that they can be kept in a high-value state for as long as possible.
CEIF can include capital costs, training, R&D,

9. Thank you – Questions?
Is there anything you would like to add Jamie???

10. Rob Snaith Implementation Advisor T: 01235 753 029 E: rob
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11. Thank you for coming along this afternoon.
Please do fill in your next steps sheets and have a look at our website when you get back to your base.
I will be here for the rest of the afternoon, so if anyone would like to have a chat about anything we have discussed this afternoon, please come and see me.