The posters are an inventive reminder of how the simplest changes can make a big difference and highlight the six golden rules on how processors can save money.

Fish processing can use a considerable amount of clean water, which after being used in seafood processing, is then discharged as high strength effluent. Simple measures to save water include measuring and monitoring how much water is used, turning the water off when not in use, fixing leaks quickly and properly maintaining equipment such as hoses and taps.

By making simple changes, such as keeping waste and trimmings out of water wherever possible, keeping waste off the floor and not letting waste down the drain, the costs of waste water can also be reduced.

Printed versions of the posters are available free to seafood processors on a first come first served basis. They can be obtained from your local Seafish account manager (see www.seafish.org/b2b/info.asp?p=286) or by contacting web_fish_waste@seafish.co.uk. Alternatively, they can be downloaded from www.seafish.org/land/legislation.asp?p=fi160

The posters are just one of a number of resources available from Seafish to help make savings. For a copy of the waste minimisation CD, email your details to training@seafish.co.uk

www.fishupdate.com is published by Special Publications. Special Publications also publish Fish Farmer, the Fish Industry Yearbook, the Scottish Seafood Processors Federation Diary, the Fish Farmer Handbook and a range of wallplanners.

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