What's it all about?
The Zero Waste Leith Business Charter is your opportunity to show your customers you are committed to reducing waste. By signing up to our charter you take steps to demonstrate this and show the progress you make. And we are here to help you along the way.
Our goal is to make it easy for businesses to operate sustainably and for every business in Leith to be working towards zero waste.
There are more than 135 businesses already part of the Leith Business Charter. Explore them in the map below or in our Facebook album.
Benefits to your business
By joining our network of Leith businesses and committing to working towards your choice of three zero waste actions you will receive:
Public recognition
You will get:
- Our charter logo to display in the window of your shop or office and on your website
- Opportunity to be part of the high profile zero waste movement and be publicised as a case study on our website
- Your business listed on our website in our members map below
Did you know?
76%
of Leith residents we surveyed said they are more likely to support a business with a commitment to zero waste.
Opportunities to save money
Zero Waste Scotland research shows Scottish businesses receiving support to reduce waste made an average annual saving of £19,000.
Networking opportunities
Connect, be inspired and share ideas with other Leith businesses through:
- A members-only Business Charter Facebook group for Leith businesses
- Breakfast networking events for the Leith business community.
Support
- A handy downloadable guide signposting to the support available to Leith businesses to achieve zero waste
- Free training and support to help you on your zero waste mission
Interested? Join the Business Charter
If your business or organisation is in Leith, then you are invited to join our charter. It's free!
Who's Involved?
Discover the great businesses who have already joined our charter:
