BSBSUS501 – Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

Task 1 – project (policy update and implementation)

Activity 1

Sustainability initiatives for MacVille
1 Allow air-conditioning to turn off automatically after working hours
2 Lights switched off after working hours
3 Recycle paper
4 Dual-flush of toilets to be used

Activity 2

Best practice model 1
Organisation name University of Oregon's campus recycling program
Best practice Looking at current proposals and examine waste stream, purchase recycled products and establishing a recycling program on site to reduce wastes

Best practice model 2
Organisation name Good guys Bendigo
Best practice Upgrade lighting, for example replacing metal halide high-bay lights with …show more content…
Relevant legislation and standards Clean energy regulator act 2011
Australian renewable energy agency act 2011
Update/ authority Authority given to sustainability manager
Sustainability principles Sustainable use of water, especially in the toilets by introducing dual-flush system and encouraging the correct usage of toilet facilities
Sustainable use of paper by recycling in the correct manner that enable a second time usage
Sustainable waste removal, reuse or recover wastes
Sustainability procedures 1. reprogram air-conditioning