Zero Waste SA guidelines for managing waste at events and venues
Zero Waste SA guidelines for managing waste at events and venues
Zero Waste SA guidelines for managing waste at events and venues
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FREQUENTLY<br />
ASKED<br />
QUESTIONS<br />
I want to use food packaging m<strong>at</strong>erials th<strong>at</strong><br />
are biodegradable/compostable/degradable.<br />
Wh<strong>at</strong>’s the difference between them <strong>and</strong><br />
where can I get them?<br />
The glossary on page 47 has definitions of<br />
biodegradable, compostable <strong>and</strong> degradable. Make<br />
sure th<strong>at</strong> if you use biodegradable or compostable<br />
products, you talk it over with your suppliers <strong>and</strong><br />
commercial composting facility. Some products th<strong>at</strong><br />
claim to be biodegradable or compostable will require<br />
conditions of a commercial composting facility (<strong>and</strong><br />
won’t work in your own garden) but even then may<br />
take longer than expected.<br />
Try searching the internet or Yellow Pages <strong>for</strong><br />
‘packaging suppliers’ <strong>and</strong>/or ‘packaging m<strong>at</strong>erials’ <strong>for</strong><br />
other options.<br />
Which contractors provide composting<br />
services?<br />
If your event is small <strong>and</strong> the amount of compostable<br />
<strong>waste</strong> you produce is rel<strong>at</strong>ively small, you may be able<br />
to compost this m<strong>at</strong>erial yourself. For larger volumes,<br />
use a commercial composting company.<br />
Is there a st<strong>and</strong>ard <strong>for</strong> bin signage <strong>and</strong> colour?<br />
Step 3 on page 14 of this guideline details the colour<br />
<strong>and</strong> words to use <strong>for</strong> <strong>waste</strong> stream source separ<strong>at</strong>ion<br />
<strong>at</strong> both <strong>events</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>venues</strong>. Use the colours <strong>and</strong> words<br />
provided <strong>for</strong> consistency, or alter or cre<strong>at</strong>e individual<br />
images to suit your particular situ<strong>at</strong>ion.<br />
Do I need to report any in<strong>for</strong>m<strong>at</strong>ion to <strong>Zero</strong><br />
<strong>Waste</strong> <strong>SA</strong>?<br />
<strong>Zero</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> <strong>SA</strong> always likes to hear about any<br />
group or organis<strong>at</strong>ion th<strong>at</strong> has introduced <strong>waste</strong><br />
management initi<strong>at</strong>ives but there is no oblig<strong>at</strong>ion to<br />
report any in<strong>for</strong>m<strong>at</strong>ion about your event.<br />
Should we concentr<strong>at</strong>e our <strong>waste</strong> management<br />
ef<strong>for</strong>ts on front or back of house?<br />
Your completed <strong>waste</strong> assessment (Attachment D,<br />
p33), summarising all <strong>waste</strong> produced <strong>at</strong> your event or<br />
venue, will help you to focus your ef<strong>for</strong>ts on the areas<br />
with the best <strong>waste</strong> minimis<strong>at</strong>ion opportunities.<br />
Are there any grants available from <strong>Zero</strong> <strong>Waste</strong><br />
<strong>SA</strong> to assist me?<br />
<strong>Zero</strong> <strong>Waste</strong> <strong>SA</strong> is no longer providing grants to <strong>events</strong><br />
to implement <strong>waste</strong> minimis<strong>at</strong>ion measures. <strong>Waste</strong><br />
minimis<strong>at</strong>ion activites are now regarded as a st<strong>and</strong>ard<br />
oper<strong>at</strong>ional cost of running an environmentally<br />
responsible event.<br />
I tried this be<strong>for</strong>e <strong>and</strong> it didn’t work, how can I<br />
make sure things succeed this time?<br />
This guideline may help you do better this time. Each<br />
situ<strong>at</strong>ion is unique but we believe th<strong>at</strong> the ‘5 Steps to<br />
Success’ will give any event or venue the best possible<br />
chance to achieve its <strong>waste</strong> minimis<strong>at</strong>ion goals. Each<br />
step is equally important; give each one adequ<strong>at</strong>e time<br />
<strong>and</strong> thought to ensure success. Appropri<strong>at</strong>e planning,<br />
support <strong>and</strong> infrastructure will all help you achieve<br />
your goals, <strong>and</strong> continuous monitoring <strong>and</strong> review<br />
will help you identify any issues early <strong>and</strong> adjust your<br />
focus accordingly. Reporting back to stakeholders will<br />
help close the loop, improve their underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>and</strong><br />
commitment, <strong>and</strong> minimise <strong>waste</strong> even more next time!<br />
Who can help me?<br />
There are many websites <strong>and</strong> tools dedic<strong>at</strong>ed to<br />
green <strong>events</strong> <strong>and</strong> minimising <strong>waste</strong> <strong>at</strong> <strong>events</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
public places. Some other useful links include:<br />
Department of Environment <strong>and</strong> Conserv<strong>at</strong>ion NSW<br />
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/<strong>waste</strong>wis<strong>events</strong>/<br />
Sustainability Victoria: <strong>Waste</strong> Wise Program<br />
www.sustainability.vic.gov.au<br />
Keep South Australia Beautiful<br />
www.kesab.asn.au
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