Waste management and reduction guide for retail industry

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8About ZeroWaste SAZero Waste SA is part of the Environment andConservation Portfolio. It has the primary objective ofpromoting waste management practices that, as far aspossible, eliminate waste or its consignment to landfill,and advance the development of resource recovery andrecycling. These objectives are based on an integratedstrategy for South Australia.South Australia’s Strategic Plan includes a goal to ‘reduce waste to landfill by25% within 10 years’ – that is, by 2014. Zero Waste SA is the key to achievingthat goal and has outlined how we as a community can achieve this reductionand other targets in South Australia’s Waste Strategy 2005–2010.The functions of ZWSA are prescribed in the Zero Waste SA Act 2004 andinclude the development and implementation of government policies onwaste management, raising public and industry awareness about wastemanagement, programs for preventing litter and illegal dumping, and thedevelopment of markets for recovered resources and recycled materials.Further informationFor further information about Zero Waste SA please visitwww.zerowaste.sa.gov.au
9Section 1.A demonstrated commitment to sound environmentalpractices and increased sustainability is part ofgenerally accepted corporate social responsibilityincreasingly demanded by the community,shareholders and other stakeholders.Background todeveloping awaste reductionprogramEnvironmental improvement approaches are seen as an essential tool toassist business to maintain regulatory compliance, improve productivity anddevelop a competitive advantage.The increasing numbers of businesses focusing their attention on improvingenvironmental aspects of their operations are realising that beyond theenvironmental advantages there are tangible benefits to their bottom line.Shopping centres are in a position to play a major role in providing abetter environment for future generations as well as meeting communityexpectations through improving environmental performance, in particularby introducing effective waste reduction and recycling programs.In developing a waste reduction program, shopping centres are able toposition themselves as organisations that care for the community andthe environment.From a marketing perspective, the ‘green’ shopping centre appeals toexisting customers, and to the discerning and expanding ‘green’ consumermarket. Future customers become familiar with the centre’s philosophythrough support of environmental education activities within schools in thecentres’ target regions.
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