Resource Efficient Scotland’s ‘Green Retail’ application, which provides advice to retailers on becoming more sustainable, has now been launched for Apple iOS systems.
The app was first launched by Zero Waste Scotland’s resource efficiency service in October, when it was made available for Android phones.
However, the free-to-download app is now also available for Apple devices, providing more smaller-sized retailers with a ‘dedicated one-stop-shop for all [businesses’] resource efficiency needs’.
The Green Retail app includes videos, practical tools and information on reducing waste, water and energy consumption, and provides links to wider support from Resource Efficient Scotland.
Speaking of the app, Resource Efficient Scotland’s Programme Area Manager for the business sector, Stephen Boyle, said: “The retail sector has the potential to make huge efficiency savings, and we are keen to help them realise savings where they can and to make their businesses more efficient. The Green Retail app is a handy, easy-to-use and comprehensive tool for busy retailers to access the latest advice and support from the Resource Efficient Scotland programme and Zero Waste Scotland, making smarter use of resources and saving money in the process.”
The Green Retail app for Apple iOS is available to download from the iTunes store.
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