Govt 3 Waste Minimisation Update Natasha Lewis WasteMinz, Nov ‘08
Dec 28, 2015
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
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 Programme
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 Conservation31.37kg/FTE/year (06) 5.25kg (07)
• MORST73.78kg/FTE/year (05) < 5kg (08)
• MfE32kg/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
Reduced Resource Consumption Efficiency
Rethink
Reduce
Reuse
RecycleDisposal
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
Thank you