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Accessing University Environmental Expertise.
Robert Tickner
In Brief:
The Science Research ad Innovation Centre Centres of Expertise Adding Value: Reasons for Partnership Some areas of Expertise: Environmental Technologies Knowledge Transfer and Consultancy Resource efficiencies: University of Plymouth Success stories Contacting Us
Science Research and Innovation Centre
Established 2004
Based within the Faculty of Science
Brings together 4 Centres of Expertise directly reflecting our primary research areas
Science Research and Innovation Centre
Centres of Expertise
Agrifood Centre
Environmental technology Centre
The Rural Enterprise Gateway Knowledge Network (REG -KN)
Analytical Research Facility
We also work in association with the Marine Institute
Adding Value: Reasons for Partnership
Carbon management and Hazardous waste/remediation advice
Technical advice on production issues Resource efficiency: convert waste from liability to asset Environmental legislation compliance Improved risk management; better Health and Safety
which may reduce other overheads such as insurance and bank loans
Be seen to be green: and improve your public profile Secure/Improve your profitability
Some areas of Expertise:Environmental Technologies
Environmental Management Systems
Plastics and Composites
Organic Waste Treatment
Environmental Monitoring and Modelling
Partnership and Knowledge Transfer Mechanisms
Graduate Business Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Consultancy
Research
Improved Resource Efficiencies: University of Plymouth Experience
Implementing ISO 14001 Accreditation
60% Reduction in water consumption per student saving £1.6M on an investment of £40,000 over 10years – 50% saving PA on current rates.
By installing automated inverter controls on air circulation fans for buildings (£4,500 cost) reduced the energy consumption for this equipment, saving the university £11,000 PA on electricity bills!
Success story
Victor Marine
New products exceeding international marine pollution compliance regulations
New products, serving high and low end of markets
Development of bespoke test facility
Success story
Paignton Zoo
Energy saving £5.5k p.a.
Reduced water cost £6k p.a.
Implementation of EMS and ISO 14001 accreditation
Change management and staff training programme
Thank you
Arrange a confidential meeting
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Business Enquiry Service
0800 052 5600
Or• Environmental Technologies – Robert Tickner [email protected] • Agrifood Centre – Richard Shepherd [email protected] • Marine Institute - Jim Grant [email protected] • Rural Enterprise Gateway – Karen Murray [email protected]