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GREEN GROWTH

Cut Waste, Save Energy

We help small teams make clear plans for audits, carbon cuts, and daily habits that stick.

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TOPIC GUIDES

Browse the topic guides

Fix bins, stock, and daily habits that make waste rise.

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GUIDE

Waste

Fix bins, stock, and daily habits that make waste rise.

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TIPS

Energy

Lower light, heat, and plug use with simple checks.

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GUIDE

Badges

Plain steps for labels, forms, and proof files.

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TRENDS

Teams

Short workshop ideas that help staff keep changes going.

audits and plans built

120+

audits and plans built

average waste cut in quarter one

18%

average waste cut in quarter one

team workshops run

34

team workshops run

The Map

Community

Customer notes

Verified

“Their audit found quick wins we could use the same week.”

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Maya Iqbal

Operations Lead, River & Stone Cafe

Verified

“Our energy plan was simple, clear, and easy for the team to follow.”

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Owen Patel

Director, Brightline Studio

Verified

“They made green badge steps feel plain, not hard.”

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Sara Holt

Ops Lead, North Dock CIC

SPOTLIGHT NOTES

Case notes from the field

See where stock loss, bins, and lighting waste add up.

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Case study

Retail Waste Review

See where stock loss, bins, and lighting waste add up.

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02Checklist

04 Water Use

Checks for taps, leaks, and wash-up routines.

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03Guide

05 Badge Steps

A plain path through forms, proof, and review dates.

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Wide read

Café Energy Check

Lower heat, light, and fridge waste in a busy space.

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05Quick fix

Office Bin Plan

Set out bins and labels so sorting is easy each day.

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06Sources

Local Suppliers

Find better buys that cut transport and packaging waste.

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07Toolkit

Workshop Slides

A simple deck for staff talks and weekly refreshers.

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08Method

Carbon Baseline

Track your starting point before the next goal.

Journal

From the journal

Questions

Common questions

Quick answers before visitors choose a product, service, or next step.

01What does Kindling Green do?+

We review waste, energy, and daily habits, then build a plan with clear steps your team can follow and track.

02Who is this for?+

Small businesses, shops, studios, cafés, and mission-led groups that want lower bills and less waste.

03Do you help with green certification?+

Yes. We explain the steps, gather the right records, and help you stay on track for the badge or label.

04Can you work with a small budget?+

Yes. We start with the biggest waste and cost gaps first, so you get useful wins without big spend.

05Do you run team workshops?+

Yes. We run short workshops that show staff what to do, why it matters, and how to keep it simple.

06Where do you work?+

We work across the UK in person and online, with a strong base in London, Bristol, and the South West.

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Get one short email a month with notes on audits, waste cuts, energy use, and clear steps for greener growth.