Waste management and reduction guide for retail industry

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44Form 4.Green checklist for retailersand officesTask Implemented/comments DatePhotocopier• rapid start from cold• standby mode• duplexing option• ability to use recycled paperWorm farm or composting systemOld electrical and computer goods recycledAA or AAA water efficient devices installed• dual flush toilets• water efficient shower heads• waterwise gardens• automatic irrigation systemsWorkplace TravelSmart• carpooling• use of public transport• facilities for bike riders• using email, telephone and video conferencing as an alternative to travel• make car fleets available during work hoursAudits (monitor and report on progress to centre management)Audit paper recyclingAudit energy consumptionType and quantity of waste produced in the workplaceAudit water useRegular inspections and maintenance of water and energy equipmentPolicies and contractsSet environmental targetsCleaning contracts include paper collection (including cardboard andphone books)Organise recycling into cleaning contractsPurchasing policy – recycled content products where possible
45Form 5.Green guide for shoppersDoing more by choosing lessThis green shopping guide can help you limit your impact on the environment and save you money as well.Did you know that we are quickly running out of space in Australia to place landfill and other waste sites? Did you know thatevery day each person in Australia generates about 2 kilograms of waste?Even though we are recycling (keep up the good work) it’s still not enough. With a little more effort we can reduce waste evenmore. Please think before you buy and buy only what you need, and help conserve resources while you shop. About one-thirdof our household waste comes from product packaging.Here are some ways you can help.PackagingPackaging is now one of the biggest industries in Australia. Some packaging is necessary for health and shelf life reasons butexcess packaging costs you more money.Take a little care before you buy and you can save money. Next time you go shopping, check out products on the shelf:choose those with the least packaging. Try to avoid single use or overly wrapped items.Choose to put less packaging in your ‘green’ shopping trolley. Think a little to leave a lot less behind for future generations.Recycled productsWhen shopping, always try to choose recycled products. Fewer natural resources and less energy are needed to makerecycled products. So, when you buy recycled products, you’re helping to conserve our limited resources.Check the label before making your purchase. Make a point of buying products that have the familiar three arrow logo. Oneway to check out if certain products are made from recycled material is the colour of the unprinted side – if it’s grey and notwhite, it’s recycled. Some products are marketed as being recyclable; that means that they can be recycled.Reusable not disposableDisposable products may be convenient but they also create more waste and add to already overcrowded landfill sites. Try tolimit your use of disposables and look for products you can reuse.Examples: a sponge not throwaway wipes, rechargeable batteries, washable plates and cups not one use paper plates andcups, cloth napkins not disposable ones, razors with replaceable blades, not disposables, and reduce or eliminate the use ofdisposable lighters and non-refillable pens.Look out for reusable or refillable containers: buy spaghetti sauce in a glass jar, then reuse or recycle the jar; reuse differentsized plastic containers with lids, instead of buying aluminium foil, plastic bags or plastic wrap.Buy in bulkBuying in bulk not only uses less packaging, it also saves you money. Try to limit the use of over-wrapped, single servepackages. A tiny inconvenience is a big help to the environment.Buy concentrates such as drink mixes, cleaners and biodegradable cleaners; buy the biggest possible and practical containerof non-perishable items or those with a long shelf life, and put manageable amounts in reusable, smaller containers foreveryday use.
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