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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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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.

                                                           

                     

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

Waste Wise Event

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Step 1 - Commitment

Agree to become a “Waste Wise Event. Involve all stakeholders,vendors,caterers, contractors and cleaners

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Step 2 - Packaging

Require suppliers and caterers to minimise packaging– and use materials that are:

– Recyclable– Compostable – Biodegradable

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Step 3. - Equipment use the right equipment

for the waste types and volumes that are to be collected

ensure equipment used is consistent

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Step 4 – Management Systems

match the waste management system to the equipment and packaging

installationlocation/positionclearingresponsibility

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Step 5 - SignageWithout 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

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Standard recycling signage and colours used at events

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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)

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Step 7 - EvaluationEvaluations allow:

– benchmarking– cost / benefit analysis– Identification of any required

changes in equipment or approach

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Question TimeThank you – Chris Jeffreys, Project

Officer