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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;
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Govt3 • Waste Minimisation Update Natasha Lewis WasteMinz, Nov ‘08
Overview • Govt3 Programme • Govt3 Waste Minimisation • Govt3 Reporting • Govt3 Moving Forward
Govt3 Programme • Background • Commenced 2003 as voluntary programme; • Cabinet mandated core Government Departments in 2005; • Today, 58 member organisations. • Leading Government Sustainability
Govt3 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
Govt3 Programme • Focus Areas • Sustainable Building • Waste minimisation & management • Transport • Office consumables & equipment • Sustainable Procurement
Govt3 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 “Govt3 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) 5.25kg (07) • MORST • 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!
Sustainable Consumption ReducedResource Consumption Efficiency Reduce Recycle Rethink Disposal Reuse
It’s more than just minimising operational waste… • Construction and Demolition Waste • Procurement
Govt3 Reporting • Action Plan • Annual Report-back • Signed by CEO • Includes measures for waste, energy, procurement, transport and office consumables. • Results reported to Cabinet • Govt3 Awards
Govt3 Moving Forward • Balancing of ‘1:1’ and ‘1:many’ relationships • Effective leveraging of Govt3 Network’s knowledge and experience via tools, guides and case studies • Focus on behaviour change • Focus on leadership and building capacity