Environmental Management System
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The document outlines significant issues with an office's waste and recycling practices, including contamination of recyclables and use of plastic bags and cleaning chemicals. It then lists environmental targets to reduce contamination by 90%, replace plastic bags and soap dispensers, switch to eco-friendly cleaners, and remove desk bins. Implementation challenges like limited kitchen space and potential staff objections are addressed. Benefits are highlighted such as improved public image, staff morale, and cost savings through reducing waste and collection.
Environmental Management System
- 1. Paul Boundy 20 June 2013
- 2. Significant Aspects ï‚ž ï‚ž ï‚ž ï‚ž ï‚ž Recyclables contaminated with used paper towels Compostable waste in plastic bags Strong cleaning chemicals: Dish detergent, surface & floor cleaners, bleach Excessive plastic bags for desk bins Wasteful hand soap dispensers
- 3. EMS Targets ï‚ž 90% reduction in contamination of recycling with food soiled kitchen paper ï‚ž 100% replacement of plastic bags with corn starch bags in compostable waste system. ï‚ž 100% replacement of hand soap dispensers with foaming type ï‚ž 100% replacement of chlorine based cleaning agents with environmentally friendly alternatives (orange or eucalypt) ï‚ž 100% removal of desk based bins and replacement with waste recycling stations
- 4. Implementation Issues Streamline kitchen waste management ï‚ž Limited space for kitchen reorganisation ï‚ž Staff objection to removal of under utilised bar fridge ï‚ž Relocate and create a larger organic waste bin to also take kitchen paper ï‚ž Relocate comingled recyclable bin ï‚ž New prominent signage for separation ï‚ž Communication with staff to get support and subtly change behaviour ï‚ž Informal auditing to encourage staff compliance
- 5. Benefits Public image ï‚ž Staff morale ï‚ž Reduced expenditure on plastic bags soap waste ï‚ž Reduced waste collection costs ï‚ž Take the ideas home ï‚ž