By Neena Bhandari
Sydney, 09.08.2010 (The Sydney Morning Herald): Even as political parties waver on setting targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, a unique Green Magpies program is helping small and medium enterprises (SME) take the lead by adopting sustainable practices to save costs and expand their enterprise.
Managing director of Fountain Gate and Pakenham Ultimate Tiles, Rick Somers, who joined the program last year, is already reaping the benefits.
“I will save an estimated 50 per cent on energy costs, lower electricity usage by 26,950kWh and reduce 26.1 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions in the first year”, Mr Somers says.
