Transcript Waste Minz 08 - Presentation (Regional Govt3)
Govt
3 Waste Minimisation Update Natasha Lewis WasteMinz, Nov ‘08
Overview
• Govt 3 Programme • Govt 3 Waste Minimisation • Govt 3 Reporting • Govt 3 Moving Forward
Govt
3
Programme
Background
• Commenced 2003 as voluntary programme; • Cabinet mandated core Government Departments in 2005; • Today, 58 member organisations.
• Leading Government Sustainability
Govt 3 Programme How is it done?
• Practical action –
“walking the talk”
• Partnership approach – Ability to influence public and private sectors – Established interface between policy and delivery • Learning by sharing
Govt 3 Programme Focus Areas
• Sustainable Building • Waste minimisation & management • Transport • Office consumables & equipment • Sustainable Procurement
Govt 3 Waste Minimisation
• How does it work?
• Waste minimisation and recycling “model” • Some success stories • Key factors for success
How does it work?
• Workshops, case studies and resources; • Hands on assistance; • Promote “Govt 3 Waste Minimisation and Recycling Model”; • Opportunities for networking and shared experiences.
Waste Minimisation and Recycling “Model”
• Baseline waste audits • Implementation of recycling system (co mingle, card, paper, organic waste, toner cartridges, batteries etc); • Ongoing waste audits and regular reporting; • Staff engagement; • Reduce, reuse and recycle.
Some success stories…
• Department of Conservation 31.37kg/FTE/year (06) • MORST 5.25kg (07) 73.78kg/FTE/year (05) < 5kg (08) • MfE 32kg/FTE/year (03) 6kg (08) • IRD 45.25kg/FTE/year (06) 18.6kg (08)
Key factors for Success
• Removing organic material from waste stream • Reducing paper use (electronic filing, double siding etc) • Reusable products • Sustainable options for consumables…
All rely on staff behaviour change!
Reduced Consumption Sustainable Consumption Resource Efficiency Reduce Recycle Rethink Disposal Reuse
It’s more than just minimising operational waste…
• Construction and Demolition Waste • Procurement
Govt
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Reporting
• Action Plan • Annual Report-back – Signed by CEO – Includes measures for waste, energy, procurement, transport and office consumables.
– Results reported to Cabinet • Govt 3 Awards
Govt
3
Moving Forward
• Balancing of ‘1:1’ and ‘1:many’ relationships • Effective leveraging of Govt knowledge and experience via tools, guides and case studies 3 Network’s • Focus on behaviour change • Focus on leadership and building capacity