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