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Govt 3 Waste Minimisation Update Natasha Lewis WasteMinz, Nov ‘08

Overview Govt 3 Programme Govt 3 Waste Minimisation Govt 3 Reporting Govt 3 Moving Forward

Govt 3 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 Govt 3 Programme

Focus Areas Sustainable Building Waste minimisation & management Transport Office consumables & equipment Sustainable Procurement Govt 3 Programme

Govt 3 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 “Govt 3 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 Conservation 31.37kg/FTE/year (06) 5.25kg (07) MORST 73.78kg/FTE/year (05) < 5kg (08) MfE 32kg/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 Recycle Disposal

It’s more than just minimising operational waste… Construction and Demolition Waste Procurement

Govt 3 Reporting Action Plan Annual Report-back –Signed by CEO –Includes measures for waste, energy, procurement, transport and office consumables. –Results reported to Cabinet Govt 3 Awards

Govt 3 Moving Forward Balancing of ‘1:1’ and ‘1:many’ relationships Effective leveraging of Govt 3 Network’s knowledge and experience via tools, guides and case studies Focus on behaviour change Focus on leadership and building capacity

Thank you