Annual Report 2010-11 - Zero Waste SA - SA.Gov.au

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Targets for waste reduction and recycling
will be identified and reported on through
the waste service.
Adelaide Shores ($14,425)
Adelaide Shores is seeking to improve its waste, energy,
carbon, water and biodiversity. Adelaide Shores manages
a 135 hectare tourism and recreation reserve on Adelaide’s
West Beach which comprises a caravan park, café, resort
area with self-contained accommodation, public golf
course and golf club function area. A key improvement
is the introduction of an organic composting trial to
capture and use food waste generated from its café and
staff lunch areas. Adelaide Shores is also supporting Ms
Kerrie Bell, the second student of the Zero Waste SA Pam
Keating Memorial Scholarship program whose research
will help to maximise the amount of food waste that can
be collected through the Adelaide Shores caravan park.
Department of Health ($25,000)
The Department of Health (DoH) is responsible for
providing a range of health services to the South
Australian community. The department’s diverse sites
across the State include hospitals, health and medical
research centres, and pathology, epidemiology, and
drug and alcohol services, and offices. To improve waste
management practices across all departmental operations,
Zero Waste SA has provided funding for a waste
management plan. The plan will assist DoH to establish
a consistent level of service and best practice resource
management throughout all sites. Targets for waste
reduction and recycling will be identified and reported on
through the waste service. The lessons learnt may be able
to be applied to other State Government agencies that are
also responsible for managing multiple and diverse sites.
Jurlique International ($19,323)
Jurlique International is a South Australian based
manufacturer of organic skin care products. In its
commitment to becoming environmentally sustainable,
Jurlique is piloting a sustainability management system
(SMS) with the assistance of Zero Waste SA to improve
resource efficiency across its operations. To support this
aim, Zero Waste SA has funded Jurlique to undertake
Environmental Auditor training for key staff to build their
skills for implementing the SMS.
Orlando Wines ($10,000)
Orlando Wines is part of the international wine and
spirit company Pernod Ricard, which has adopted a range
of policies aimed at protecting the environment. The
South Australian branch of Orlando Wines joined REAP
to independently verify waste management practices
across its three South Australian sites: Rowland Flat
winery, Jacob’s Creek Visitor Centre and Richmond Grove
winery. Zero Waste SA supported an independent waste
and recycling review of the three sites. The results show
Rowland Flat winery is performing exceptionally well in
waste management by recycling 91% of all solid waste
produced (the other two sites achieve resource recovery
rates of 73% and 47% respectively). The report also
highlighted areas of focus for achieving even better
waste management practices. Orlando Wines intends to
continue the relationship with Zero Waste SA and work
on improving waste management systems and practices
across its three sites.
South Australian Cricket Association ($9,950)
Adelaide Oval is one of the world’s most famous test
cricket grounds. It can accommodate up to 34,000
spectators for cricket, and as many as 120,000 may attend
during a five-day test match. In March 2012, a $535
million redevelopment will transform Adelaide Oval into
a 50,000 seat venue. Zero Waste SA has worked with the
South Australian Cricket Association (SACA) to improve
its environmental operations, including funding a waste
and recycling improvement review and developing a
case study to highlight its achievements. With increased
capacity and a planned redevelopment, recycling is now
a priority at the historic stadium as SACA pursues best
environmental practice across its operations.