Envirowise, which provides advice on resources, has published the 'Business Thrift Shift Report'. The report indicates that nearly three-quarters of firms have more detailed knowledge of the resources they use because of the downturn. Raw materials and consumables were the most popular items to undergo cost-cutting measures, while many businesses said they had minimised their use of water, energy and transport.

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http://www.envirowise.gov.uk/uk/Press-Office/Press-Releases/Envirowise-Business-Thrift-Shift-Report--November-2009.html

To read the full report go to:
http://www.envirowise.gov.uk/media/attachments/340706/Thrift%20Shift%20Report%202009.pdf