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Holistic management of waste at events or venues can be achieved by following the 7 steps to a

Waste Wise Events are designed to care for the environment by reducing the amount of waste they generate and by recovering resources from waste that has been generated.

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Holistic management of waste at events or venues can be achieved by following the 7 steps to a

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  1. Waste Wise Events are designed to care for the environment by reducing the amount of waste they generate and by recovering resources from waste that has been generated.

  2. The enjoyment of an event is greatly enhanced when it is held in a clean attractive environment. Hosting or coordinating a Waste Wise Event helps maintain the environment.

  3. Holistic management of waste at events or venues can be achieved by following the 7 steps to a • Waste Wise Event

  4. Step 1 - Commitment • Agree to become a “Waste Wise Event. • Involve all stakeholders,vendors,caterers, contractors and cleaners

  5. Step 2 - Packaging • Require suppliers and caterers to minimise packaging • and use materials that are: • Recyclable • Compostable • Biodegradable

  6. Enviro Packaging

  7. Step 3. - Equipment • use the right equipment for the waste types and volumes that are to be collected • ensure equipment used is consistent

  8. Step 4 – Management Systems • match the waste management system to the equipment and packaging • installation • location/position • clearing • responsibility

  9. Step 5 - Signage • Without the right signage, people will not know what and where to recycle. • It is important that: • standard signage and colours only are used • signage is consistent • signage is visible

  10. Standard recycling signage and colours used at events

  11. Step 6 - Communication & Promotion • Pre-event – suppliers, caterers, vendors, waste contractor, public, sponsors • On The Day – ensure everyone knows how to use the system • Post Event – acknowledge achievements and inform media of successes (after step 7)

  12. Step 7 - Evaluation • Evaluations allow: • benchmarking • cost / benefit analysis • Identification of any required changes in equipment or approach

  13. Question Time • Thank you – • Chris Jeffreys, Project Officer

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