More than 20 North Yorkshire companies as diverse as brewers and stationery suppliers have now joined Harrogate Borough Council's Green Business Club since it was formed in March.

The club aims to provide small and medium-sized businesses with free environmental consultancy, including an environmental audit and action plan.

The club is a partnership between Harrogate Borough Council, York and North Yorkshire Business Environmental Forum, Business in the Community, Yorkshire Forward and Harrogate District Action for the Environment.

Two of the council's own suppliers, Jespers Stationers and Platinum Print, have joined the club. Jespers inkjet and cartridge recycler of Oxford Street, Harrogate, is one of the first companies to receive consultancy help under the scheme.

Any business leaders seeking to save money, and become more environmentally efficient, can phone Katie Harvey of the York and North Yorkshire Business Environmental Forum on 01904 656769.

Updated: 12:03 Friday, April 30, 2004