Table 4 Environmental performance across the two case study SMEs

FA

• Utilise bio-based material for paint and render production

• Segregate waste

• Recycle waste

• Harvest rain water using tanks

• Use water efficient appliances in toilets

• Use of natural lighting, sensors and energy efficient appliances

• Thermal Dry Zone Walling System

• Use efficient filtering functions

• Use energy efficient appliances in the factory and the administration building

• Use of lime, clay and other natural material as substitutes to chemical/ synthetic raw material

• Reduce the use of VOC

FB

• Recycle organic and green waste

• Recover food waste to produce compost

• On-site water management system through water recycling (i.e.: use of a damn to store water)

• Energy efficient grinding machine

• Reduce emissions by using energy efficient machineries for grinding, mixing and turning

• Use of organic materials