Waste Prevention & Reuse
Waste prevention is about avoiding the unnecessary creation of waste. It’s an issue that is a priority for those who are keen to reduce the environmental impact and costs associated with wasteful manufacturing and procurement behaviour and processes, and logistic operations.
Reuse plays an important role in reducing waste and is especially relevant for furniture, electronic equipment and other items of value.
Our team has a broad range of skills and experiences in waste prevention and reuse. We have a track record of helping clients to undertake research and develop strategic plans, implement actions, deliver projects and monitor achievements. Below details some of our specialisms:
Research
- Availability of reusable materials and products
- Funding availability research
- Business planning for reuse programmes
- Best practice case study production
- Policy and procedure reviews
- Waste flow modelling
Strategy
- Strategic planning
- Business case/plan development
- Cost/return analysis
- Action plan development
- Training plan development
- Strategic engagement
Project planning
- Contract specification development
- Objective and target setting
- Training and engagement
Project delivery
- Increasing reuse at RRCs and HWRCs
- Reducing waste in council and publicly owned buildings
- Waste minimisation programmes for the office based workplace
- Waste prevention campaigns for residents
- Waste prevention campaigns with retailers
- Contractor management
- Environmental policies and quality standards
- Developing best practice
- Training and engagement
Monitoring
- Audits
- Baseline data collection and analysis
- Reporting- report production and presentation
Communication & engagement
- Conference/workshop/seminar/award ceremony management
- Facilitated networking
- Training
- Communications campaign management
- Environmental award and quality standard applications
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