Assessment 1

1. Review the case study information provided and determines all legislative and regulatory documents
that describe compliance requirements for this company.
2. Research best practice models used by theatres and performance spaces.
The best sustainable practice model for the theater industry should follow the following measures:

a. Reduce power usage;

b. Use renewable electricity;

c. Use environment friendly products in the production stages

d. Recycle all products that cannot be reused;

e. Transmit the triple R (reduce, reuse and recycle) ideology to the employees and clients.

3. Develop three options for the direction and focus of the policy and consider the likely effectiveness,
timeframe and cost of implementing the option. Write summaries of each option to present in your
consultation with the Business Manager (your assessor).

Three options of directions and focus are:

Option recommendation Likely Time Cost of

effectiveness frame implementing
Using resources wisely policy High 1 month $3000

Encouraging visitors to consider sustainability Medium 1 month $3000

policy
Focusing on appropriate management High 2 months $3000
principles policy

Develop three options

Using resources wisely policy
To guarantee the future of sustainable dairy manufacturing, Tiny Opera Company must carefully manage its
use of local resources. Numerous resource management programs have been implemented that monitor,
assess and improve use of local resources. These influence our waste management initiatives and the effect
of our production on our local region.
Supervisor will have to encourage staffs to think before using recourses by
- Print with 2 sided options, Supervisor will have to demonstrate to staffs.
- Write an email instead of notes.
- Encourage staffs to bring their own cups and containers to get half price soft drink at canteen.
 Encouraging visitors to consider sustainability policy
The policies are about informing the facts about resources to visitors by printing suggestion and post it all
over the office as followings,
 Huge sign to tell the garbage type of each bin.
 Sign to remind to turn water, light and other switch off for visitor
 Create brochure to inform visitor about the sustainability policy in the company

Focusing on appropriate management principles policy

Tiny Opera Company seeks to improve the human condition by advancing knowledge and fostering
creativity. It does so through research and education that is framed by a commitment to social justice, human
rights, sustainable progress and enduring well-being.
 continuously researching and integrating best practice into organization.
 setting, communicating and achieving leading environmental objectives and targets for all aspects of
the organization to continue to reduce natural resource use and to minimise and prevent adverse
environmental impacts;
 incorporating environmental sustainability principles, awareness and understanding into teaching,
research, consultancy and community engagement;
 establishing practices that meet or exceed relevant environmental legislation and adhering to
agreements and standards at local, national and international levels; and
 integrating principles of ecologically sustainable development into all organization activities.

4. Arrange to meet with the Business Manager (your assessor) to consult on the policy options and
decide on the preferred option.

5. Draft a sustainability policy for Tiny Opera Company based on your research, the company
information provided and your consultation session. Ensure that you:

Draft a sustainability policy for Tiny Opera Company

a. Specify the scope of the policy (who it applies to, relevant standards and legislation)

This policy applies to all employees and employer of Tiny Opera. It will provide details guidelines as to how
the organization can reduce the use of water, waste and energy within this organization.

The relevant standards and legislations are:

 Commitment to sustainable practices-UN conference on sustainable development, Rio 2012.

 Development UNESCO
 Procurement policy
 Healthy and safety in Employment act ,1992.
  The constitution of Australia.
 Environmental Legislation
 Environmental Assessment Act 1982.
 Environmental Protection Legislation.

b. Outline Tiny Opera Company’s commitment to the policy

Tiny Opera has the commitment to:

 Follow the policy

 Apply the policy in order to promote sustainability practice within the organization

 Communicate the policy

 Provide training regarding procedures within the policy

 Ensure continuous improvement of this policy.

c. Address areas of sustainability that Tiny Opera Company specifically wants to focus on.

The area of the of the sustainability that this policy will focus on are:

 Providing a safe and healthful workplace;

 Having an environmentally sustainable aware culture, where responsibility is assigned and

understood;

 Being an environmentally responsible neighbour in our community;

 Conserving natural resources by reusing and recycling;

 Using, in our own operations, processes that do not adversely affect the environment;

 Ensuring the responsible use of energy throughout the organization;

 Participating in efforts to improve environmental protection and understanding;

 Taking steps to improve environmental performance continually;

 Conducting rigorous audits, evaluations, and self-assessments of the implementation of this policy;

 Working with suppliers who promote sound environmental practices; and

 Enhancing awareness among our employees, volunteers, and users – educating and motivating them
to act in an environmentally responsible manner.
6. Consult with Business Manager (your assessor) to discuss the draft policy and gain approval for your draft.

7. Update your draft policy according to agreements you made in consultation with the Business Manager.

Update draft policy

Introduction

The earth’s environment is under severe stress from uncontrolled human activity, threatening the survival of
our society and the performance of Tiny Opera ’s mission.

Tiny Opera accepts that it must work to preserve the environmental sustainability of the planet, at all levels
of its operations – in its own practice, as a participant in a community of practice, and as a participant in the
Australian social discourse.

Tiny Opera aspires to minimize its impact on our environment and maximize the effective use of resources.
We strive to achieve this by increasing communication and awareness of our efforts in accordance with this
policy and fostering responsible environmental behavior amongst staff, volunteers, and users at all levels.

Tiny Opera is committed not only to complying with applicable law in all of its operations but to minimize
risks and impacts through the development of robust and documented systems to implement, measure,
monitor, and disseminate excellent environmental performance both within its operations and to the broader
community.

Purpose

This Environmental Sustainability Policy aims to integrate a philosophy of sustainable development into all
the organization’s activities and to establish and promote sound environmental practice in our operations.

Policy

Tiny Opera commits itself to minimizing its impact on our environment through

 Providing a safe and healthful workplace;

 Having an environmentally sustainable aware culture, where responsibility is assigned and

understood;

 Being an environmentally responsible neighbor in our community;

 Conserving natural resources by reusing and recycling;

 Using, in our own operations, processes that do not adversely affect the environment;

 Ensuring the responsible use of energy throughout the organization;

 Participating in efforts to improve environmental protection and understanding;

  Taking steps to improve environmental performance continually;

 Conducting rigorous audits, evaluations, and self-assessments of the implementation of this policy;

 Working with suppliers who promote sound environmental practices; and

 Enhancing awareness among our employees, volunteers, and users – educating and motivating them
to act in an environmentally responsible manner.

8. Collate your research into legislation and best practice models and the sustainability policy you have
developed into an interim report that includes:

a. an explanation of how you developed a sustainability policy that reflects Tiny Opera
Company’s commitment to sustainability

b. descriptions of best practice models that were reviewed and how they informed the sustainability
policy

c. strategies for promoting awareness of the sustainability policy

d. strategies for maximising the impact of the policy (training, marketing, stakeholder engagement).

Interim Report

An explanation of how you developed a sustainability policy that reflects Tiny Opera Company’s
commitment to sustainability

I have developed a sustainability policy according to the structure, policy and procedures of the company. As
the marketing budget has already been increased to allow for marketing the new Tiny Opera Company
sustainability initiatives I have created some interested ideas to draw attention from staffs to participate in
the policy.

Descriptions of best practice models that were reviewed and how they informed the sustainability
policy

I have used the Waste reduction & Recycling model as it is the largest sources of human generated methane,
a potent greenhouse gas, comes from improperly managed landfills. Thus, waste reduction and recycling
activities reduce the potential to generate methane at landfills, as well as reduces pollutants generated from
transporting waste to disposal sites. Waste reduction and recycling activities also conserve natural resources.

Strategies for promoting awareness of the sustainability policy

  promoting respect for, and an appreciation of, the natural environment among all at the service

 fostering children’s capacity to understand and respect the natural environment, and the
interdependence between people, plants, animals and the land

 supporting the development of positive attitudes and values in line with sustainable practices

 ensuring that educators and other staff engage in sustainable practices during the operation of the
service.

Strategies for maximising the impact of the policy (training, marketing, stakeholder engagement)

With increasing pressure from the government, regulatory bodies and the public, businesses are keen to be
perceived advocates of sustainability. However, the implementation and management of sustainability
strategies and techniques can require a considerable amount of research, understanding and expertise. There
are various services which fall under the category of sustainability services and each offer varying benefits
to businesses. However, it is the training and education offered as a sustainability service that can often have
most impact on businesses and can lead to the increased use of additional sustainability services. Whilst
many companies opt to use sustainability services to train staff and educate stakeholders as to the positive
effects of their sustainability policies, effective training can begin before a sustainability policy has even
been implemented. Training and education is, therefore, a key sustainability services that often takes place
throughout the introduction, implementation and monitoring of sustainability policies and strategies.

Whilst sustainability audits provide a useful method of obtaining data relating to a company’s current
commitment to sustainability or energy consumption, other sustainability services enable the company to
make the changes necessary to improving sustainability and reduce unnecessary energy consumption or
decrease their carbon footprint. Sustainability service providers can highlight the risks of current
sustainability policies in economic and environment terms as well as placing the current business activities
in context in terms of sustainability.

9. Submit the report, and the final version of the sustainability policy, to your assessor. Ensure you keep
copies for your records.

Final version of the sustainability policy

Waste recycling sustainability policy

 Provide employees, contractors and members with regular information, instruction, training and
supervision to ensure their ongoing safety.
 Involve staff in decision-making processes through consultation, communication and education/
training.
  Provide support mechanisms, which will assist employees with maintaining or improving their
psychological and physical health.

Where to start checklist Resource

Smart recycling and reuse, step-by step:

Step 1 Understand the waste hierarchy and make waste avoidance your first priority.
Step 2 Perform a waste assessment to work out bin capacity requirements, and discuss options with
your cleaners and contractors. The waste hierarchy The main aim of your new system is to
reduce and reuse waste. Recycling should only be used after reduction and reuse options have
been considered. A Resource Smart office: First Avoid, reduce and reuse. Second Recycle all
possible materials. Last Dispose rubbish to landfill when all other avenues have been
exhausted.
Step 3 Find the best way to educate and receive feedback from staff now, and in the future.
Step 4 Finalize your plan for a new or upgraded recycling and bin system.
Step 5 Perform a trial rollout to troubleshoot unforeseen problems.
Step 6 Implement your system.
Step 7 Monitor your waste levels and address problem areas.
Step 8 Regularly review targets and strive for improvement.
Step 9 Evaluate your achievements and celebrate your success

Communicate and educate

Involve and educate staff early in the process and they’ll gain a clear, gradual understanding about why
changes need to be made – and how it’s all going to happen.

And use staff feedback and experience to maintain and improve your systems.

Communication should be clear and concise rather than providing information overload. Communicate
regularly and effectively to ensure staff are engaged:

 Communicate positive messages. Make sure all messages are not negative and just telling people
what to do, but include reward for achievement and encouraging messages too.

 Make sure the ‘call to action’ is prominent most staff are happy to do the right thing

 Use communication measures such as selective and occasional emails, reminders, e-newsletter etc. to
send interesting facts and updates. All forms of communication should be selective to be effective
and to avoid inundating staff with messages and emails. One of the ways to address the issue of time
is facilitation of an intranet based user forum that can be accessed (and logged on by users) as and
when required/possible by them.
  Use education signage that provides clear and consistent message throughout the workplace.

Build staff knowledge

 Good communication is essential for successful reuse and recycling system.

 Consult with staff about changes, provide up to date information and give them the

 opportunity to provide feedback.

Reduce first

Reduce unnecessary consumption as the first step, and primary goal of your waste management system.

Reduce and reuse materials to gain immediate cost savings by not needing to purchase as much, or at all.
Avoid the production of waste materials where recycling facilities are not easily accessible or available.

Review your waste assessment results to find out which materials can be cut from purchasing lists or
replaced by durable or reusable items so they are eliminated from the waste stream.

Save paper

With paper as the single biggest contributor to waste in the office, it should be a major focus of the changes
implemented.

Introduce a printing policy that aims to minimise paper consumption. You can cut your paper use and costs
by 50 per cent with ‘double-sided printing’ selected as the default setting on all office printers.
Communicating with staff about the environmental and financial costs for copying and printing provides a
further an incentive to cut down.

Back up communications with a ‘think before you print’ campaign – this can be as simple as a note added to
each person’s email signature.

Rewarding efforts

Celebrate the achievements and the hard work that has gone into making your recycling and reuse system a
success. Helping the environment should be an enjoyable process, so promote, celebrate and reward people’s
ideas, contributions and efforts with certificates and small gifts. This will inspire people to work towards
further improvements, and get involved in long-term projects.

Tips for improving the policy

If targets haven’t been met, set new, realistic targets for the next period so they can be achieved, celebrated
and backed by a positive message of success. If the organisation has successfully achieved previous targets
and is aiming to lead in this area, use it to motivate staff to go even higher.
> Look into previously unexplored and interesting environmental solutions in your industry, and add
them as long-term goals.

> Stay up to date with the latest recycling and reuse practices for fresh approaches and new ideas.

> Network with partner companies and associations and swap ideas and solutions.

> Don’t be afraid to change collection frequency or bin sizes whenever necessary.

WHS

Hazardous waste can be broadly defined as any material that cannot be used further or is unwanted, and
poses a risk to the community or to the environment if not properly handled. These materials include, but are
not limited to, chemical, biological and radioactive wastes, sharps, contaminated glassware,
balancing/dilution pit waste and some waste products generated during building maintenance, construction
and demolition works. Each hazardous waste stream requires special handling to protect the health and
safety of personnel generating and handling the waste, their colleagues and the wider community.

Responsibilities

Head office or management board

Ensure that all workers under their direction actively avoid and minimise the generation of hazardous waste.

Supervisors are also required to establish local procedures that are consistent with these guidelines, and
ensure that all staff under their direction are familiar with and follow procedures.

Waste Generators

All generators are required to actively avoid and minimise the generation of hazardous waste. Where this is
not possible, generators must ensure that all hazardous waste is segregated from incompatible materials,
collected in a suitable container, labelled, documented and stored appropriately pending collection, as
described in these guidelines.

Work Health & Safety Services

WHS Services provides technical advice about the classification and disposal of hazardous waste;
coordinates and funds the routine collection and disposal of chemical, biological and radioactive waste; and
liaises with and provides reports to the relevant regulatory authorities on hazardous waste issues.
 ASSESSMENT TASK 2

IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AND PRESENTATION

Implementation plan
Objective Reduce energy use
: Reduce electricity use by 2% per annum (FY06/07)
Reduce gas use by 4% annum (FY06/07)

Action Associated Resource Timelin Accountability

required target e
Install solar Eliminate Using solar energy 3 years Director,
panels household will be better than Building
emissions from electricity, less
electricity emission generated
by household
Use energy- Up to 50% Change all 1-2years Director,
efficient reduction in whitegoods to Building
whitegoods household energy efficient
emissions from standard, using
electricity energy efficient
whitegoods will be
better than the
normal one, less
emission generated
by household
Use energy- Up to 10% Change all lights to 1-2years Director,
efficient light reduction in energy efficient Building
globes household standard,
emissions using energy
 efficient light will
be better than the
normal one, less
emission generated
by household
Switch off Lighting an Educate staff their 1years All staff
unused lights. average home responsibility of
produces about switching off
three quarters unused lights or
of a tonne of equipment, we can
greenhouse also replace some
gases. That's equipment with the
the same function of
amount of automatic switch
energy six on/off.
footballers use
in a year.

Switch off Appliances on Educate staff their 1years All staff

appliances on standby can responsibility of
standby. account for switching
10% of your equipment to
electricity. If standby mode.
you switch off Equipment in
just one standby mode will
appliance at the save a huge number
wall you could of electricity.
save 45
kilograms of
greenhouse gas.

Seek ways to Teach them Prepare a 1-2years Director,

share more on energy presentation for Building
information savings and let educating our staff
on energy use them know or visitors more
and savings their about energy use
with staff, responsibility and savings, when a
venue hirers, huge crowd of
 patrons and people know more
visitors about energy
saving, we can
contribute more to
the world

Implementation plan
Objective: Embed environmental sustainability in everything we do
Reduce landfill waste and increase reuse and recycling
Reduce the use of toxic or environmentally harmful products and
materials
Reduce water use by 2% per annum (FY06/07)

Action required Associated target Resource Timeline Accountabil

ity
Recycle all Just recycling paper Review paper purchase 1year All staff
material and containers at time of printing
possible reduces waste to contract
landfill by up to Implement paperless
27%. workflow software
Get a compost Separate composting 1year Director,
bin or worm matter from other Building
farm rubbish.
Buy and use 1. Use sustainable marked with post- 1years All staff
Recycled paper products consumer recycled
products fibre. Or, where
Use recycled timer products have virgin
fibre, look for
Buy the Forest Stewardship
secondhand rather Council (FSC) logo
than new items.
recycled timer building
and buy furniture made
from recycled timbers.
Where products have
virgin timber, look for
 the FSC logo

Work within 5% reduction in -Develop ‘no plastic 2years Chief

existing single use plastic bag’ policy to avoid Financial
procurement within the Opera impacts on our marine Officer
frameworks to House precinct environment Director,
embed efficient -Engage with retail, Engagement
and responsible 90% office paper partnership and events &
resource use with at least 50% to implement policy Development
recycled content across the precinct And
10% reduction in -Survey single use Director,
office and marketing plastic on site to Visitor
paper use develop a Work with Experience
food and beverage
partners to consider
opportunities to reduce
single use packaging
and monitor progress
against baseline Staff
behaviour change
initiatives to reduce
single use packaging

Implement the Review consumable 2years Chief

framework contracts and identify Financial
principles in three contracts with Officer
three key significant Director
consumable environmental or social Building
materials opportunities/ impacts
contracts that will be reviewed or
modified within the
three-year period.
Implement the
sustainable procurement
framework in these
contracts
Responsible One audit per year of Ensure responsible 1years Director,
disposal of classified waste management and Building
classified waste management and disposal of classified
disposal from waste is included in all
building projects building contracts
Implement a schedule
of project audits
involving classified
waste disposal
management
Best practice 80% recycling rate - Renewal scope and 1years Director,
recycling in for renewal project contracts for Building
construction construction construction to include
and industry best practice
refurbishment 60% recycling by recycling targets
weight of waste -Include reduction of
from other demolition waste at
refurbishment and end-of-life interior
minor works projects fitout as part of interior-
design brief contracts
-Refurbishment waste-
management plan
approved Contract
clauses relating to waste
from refurbishment
reviewed and
implemented
-Collect waste data
from all construction
projects
Work to Detailed water audit Detailed water audit 1 year Director,
understand water including amenities, Building
use to develop kitchens, monitoring,
actions towards fire systems, and
greater efficiency rainwater reuse
opportunities. The audit
will include
improvement projects
and recommended ways
 to measure and achieve
best practice water
efficiency
Implement at least Implement high priority 2 years Director,
two actions from the actions from the water Building
water audit audit Water efficiency
ratings for fitouts equal
or above NSW
Government Resource
Efficiency Policy
Review of water Continue to refine 2 years Director,
targets measurement and Building
benchmarks for best
practice water
management on site
using attendance data

Implementation plan
Objective Engage and inspire
: Engage staff in supporting sustainability targets.
Present information and training to employees in plain English.
Inspire audiences to consider sustainability in their everyday choices.

Action required Associated target Resource Timeline Accountability

Seek One best-practice Sustainable transport 1 Years Director, Safety,

opportunities sustainable plan initiatives that Security & Risk
to encourage transport initiative support the renewal Director, Building
sustainable for staff and/or transport plan and
transport choices visitors per year. health and wellbeing
for staff and initiatives
visitors Sustainable transport
initiatives to take away
barriers to choosing
alternatives to single
passenger car transport
 Improve rate of Choice of transport 1years Director, People &
sustainable transport measured through Culture
use by staff transport
Undertake staff-
engagement initiatives
to encourage transport
other than single-
passenger cars

Best-practice bike Best-practice bike 1 year Director, Building

parking included in parking requirements
Renewal included in scope for
delivery of Renewal

Reduce Air travel. For business - video 1years Director, People &
conferences instead of Culture
air travel; for holidays -
discover some of the
fabulous destinations
closer to home.

Implementation plan
Objective: Keep accurate records
Record resource use on a monthly basis.

Action Associated target Resource Timelin Accountability

required e
managing all To improve You can do this by 1-2years All staff
your practice’s administrative linking the
records record keeping, all responsibility to a
ensuring the staff may share the particular role and
day-to-day responsibility of including it in the job
 record keeping accurate record description, or by
processes are keeping. However, nominating someone
happening consider giving one who will relish the
daily staff member the challenge and accept
completing responsibility of the responsibility.
regular checks making sure that
to ensure standards set by
policies and your practice are
procedures are maintained
being followed, accurately and
and conducting consistently.
a review
process to
check all
records for
accuracy.

Training provided to the staff:

In order to meet the commitments to reduce expenditure, cut down on travelling time and contribute to the
sustainability agenda, the PHEC management knew it needed to make changes and a review was undertaken
to understand how we could improve the way we do business, reduce our travel, and be more efficient with
our time. The review indicated that changes could be made but that training was needed in the following
areas:

• All staff needs to be able to use Lynx video system;

• All staff should be able to utilize the teleconference and video conference equipment.

After resolving the training issues, the decision was made to undertake as many meetings as possible
remotely. Whilst some members of staff were initially reluctant to embrace the change, from face to face
meetings, there has been very little negative feedback with the number of meetings and training sessions that
utilize Lync and video conferencing increasing so that on average one in every three meetings are conducted
in this format.

Communication with staff through presentation:

Develop ‘no plastic bag’ policy to avoid impacts on our marine environment; we are going to engage with
retail, partnership and events to implement policy across the precinct. Survey single use plastic on site to
develop a baseline, work with food and beverage partners to consider opportunities to reduce single use
packaging and monitor progress against baseline, staff behavior change initiatives to reduce single use
packaging.

Educate our staff, visitors and other people to use less plastic bag or other materials that cannot be recycled.
We may hold a presentation or activity for both our staff and visitors and let them know how important and
how they can help the environment by stop using plastic bag and materials cannot be recycled.

MONITORING STRATEGY

Description of Person Metric/ key Baseline Target Data

objective/ responsibl performance (previous collection
outcome/ e indicator year’s methods
activity/ task performance
Reduce David Lee Reduce 19220MWH Reduce Monthly
energy use (CFO) electricity use for electricity electricity use report on
by 0.16% per and 2377GJ by 2% per electricity
month for gas used annum and gas
Reduce gas use in previous Reduce gas use usage
by 0.33% per year by 4% per
month annum
Embed Susan Increase reuse 66ML of Reduce landfill Monthly
environmental Hunter and recycling water used in waste and report on
sustainability (HR Reduce water previous year increase reuse landfill
in everything manager) use by 0.16% and recycling. waste,
we do: per month Reduce the use recycling
of toxic or and water
environmentall usage
y harmful
products and
materials.
Reduce water
use by 2% per
annum
Engage and Susan Providing Engage staff in Monthly
inspire: Hunter workshop and supporting test for all
(HR training, also sustainability staffs
manager) providing test targets.
for staff as a Present
performance information
 indicator and training to
employees in
plain English.
Inspire
audiences to
consider
sustainability
in their
everyday
choices.
Keep accurate James All the files Only some of To have all the Monthly
records Wong (IT need to be the files are records in report of
Manager) recorded in recorded computer or the file
computer or in folders recording
file. recorded
correctly

Presentation to Gift shop staff:

Sydney Opera House Environmental Sustainability Policy and outcomes

The ESP 2017–19 provides an achievable roadmap towards our 2023 Renewal targets. It has three
overarching principles centered on the pillars of Opera House Renewal: Our Building: Achieve a 5 Star
Green Star Performance rating Our Organization: Embed efficiency, responsibility and care in all we do Our
Art and Experiences: Inspire community environmental awareness. To achieve these goals, the ESP has 12
Focus Areas in which these principles will be applied. These focus areas, their objectives, Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs), strategies, timelines and responsibilities are outlined in the following sections.

For the topic today, we are going to focus about the single use plastic, our sustainability policy would aim a
5% reduction in single use plastic within the Opera House precinct.

Here are our company’s strategy for the coming 3 years

- Develop ‘no plastic bag’ policy to avoid impacts on our marine environment (Yr 1) Engage with
retail, partnership and events to implement policy across the precinct (Yr 2)
- Survey single use plastic on site to develop a baseline (Yr 1)
- Work with food and beverage partners to consider opportunities to reduce single use packaging and
monitor progress against baseline (Yr 2-3)
- Staff behaviour change initiatives to reduce single use packaging
CONVENIENT OR WASTEFUL?

Plastic bags were designed to be disposable, single-use items that after short-term convenience would be
binned as solid waste. Considered to be the definitive figure of consumerism, it is estimated that between
500 billion and one trillion plastic bags are used worldwide each year. Where does this solid waste go?
Whilst the bulk of it ends up within landfill, sadly millions of bags are strewn elsewhere.

Landfills are known to cause local pollution in the form of dust; ground water and soil contamination; noise;
and unpleasant odours, whilst outside of landfills the bags pollute drainage ditches; rivers; city streets; and
the oceans. Despite the fact that we frequently act otherwise, it’s important to remember that the earth and its
waters aren’t exclusively ours. Various experts estimate that up to a million birds and 100,000 marine
mammals are killed each year from plastic debris including bags. Granted, they are one of the best options to
carry your groceries, but what happens to them afterwards is a problem.

INEXPENSIVE OR UNECONOMICAL?

Designed for cheap mass production, plastic bags use fairly small amounts of energy and raw materials. The
catch here is that the energy and raw materials in question are oil and gas. Made from petrochemicals, the
continued use of plastic bags accelerates the depletion of valuable and non-renewable fossil fuels. In
addition, the use of these non-renewable resources to produce plastic bags creates greenhouse gases, which
are known contributors to global warming. In an attempt to moderate the use of petrochemicals,
(biodegradable) bioplastics are being developed but remain a long way off meeting consumer demand.

CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITY:

We all know that our world needs to move towards sustainable living. In line with this we should be able to
agree that plastic bags are bad and, for the most part, unnecessary. Countries, regions and cities worldwide
are imposing complete bans or restricting their use; but we shouldn’t be dependent upon legislation or
regulation to encourage us to act responsibly. In weighing up the short-term convenience with the medium to
long-term environmental ramifications, we should be careful to follow the four ‘R’s of sustainable living and
waste management:

Refuse: whenever and wherever possible say “no” to plastic bags. Durable and inexpensive re-usable bags
are readily available as alternatives, in a variety of materials and sizes.

Reduce: reducing overall consumption is another good start. Consider the life-cycle of every plastic bag you
use, choosing those that are biodegradable and made from renewable resources where possible.
Reuse: reuse each plastic bag as often as possible.

Recycle: recycle what you can’t refuse, reduce or reuse, but consider this a last option.
IMPLEMENTATION REVIEW

ASSESSMENT TASK 3
Implementation review

Objectives:

1. Reduce Energy Use

* Reduce electricity use by 2% per annum

* Reduce gas use by 4% per annum

2. Embed environmental sustainability in everything we do

* Reduce landfill waste and increase reuse and recycling

* Reduce the use of toxic or environmentally harmful products and materials

* Reduce water use by 2% per annum

3. Engage and inspire

* Engage staff in supporting sustainability targets

* Present information and training to employees in plain English

* Inspire audience to consider sustainability in their everyday choices

4. Keep accurate records

* Record resource on a monthly basis

*see additional tables

Monitoring strategy
Activity Metric Baseline Target Data collection methods

Lighting upgrades in Usage of electricity 19,220 Reduce electricity Systematically review energy efficiency opportunities in
all areas. measured by use by 2% the base building services, theatres, and offices; seek
megawatt per hour funding and implement priority projects. Upgrade
electricity monitoring systems to allow effective use of
the information across the business

Air condition, Usage of gas 2,377 Reduce gas use by Carbon footprint calculation. Developed a carbon
heaters, pumps, measured by 4% footprint measurement and analysis tool
chillers and motors Gigajoules
upgrades

Motion activated Usage of water 66 Reduce water use Review the outcomes, recommend further water reuse
faucets, shower head measured in Mega by 2% projects for development. Upgrade water metering and
upgrades Liters monitoring and systematically review opportunities to
improve water efficiency, including encouraging
behavior change in staff and partners
Summarize graphs
Electricity
Reduce electricity use by 2% per annum (using FY06/07 as initial benchmark).

Following graph shows electricity usage:

Graph shows electricity usage which was from FY06/07 to FY11/12. In FY08/09, FY10/11 and
FY11/12 was target reached. In FY07/08 and FY0910 years targets was not reached.
We can see on graph that in FY08/09, FY10/11 and FY11/12 was target reached, so it can be
through staff was using electrical equipment correctly. Recommendation for stuff is training all
staff for using electrical equipment.
Gas
Reduce gas use by 4% per annum (using FY06/07 as initial benchmark) Following graph shows
gas usage:

Graph shows gas usage which was from FY06/07 to FY11/12. In FY09/10, FY10/11 and
FY11/12 was target reached. In FY07/08 and FY08/09 years targets was not reached.
In the beginning of implementation was not target reached but at the last 3 years was reached. It
may be due to slow or delayed implementation of changes. As we can see from graph 3 last years
was target reached, so we can continue in introduced policy.
Water
Reduce water use by 2% per annum (using FY06/07 as initial benchmark Following graph shows
water usage:

Graph shows electricity usage which was from FY06/07 to FY11/12. In FY07/08, FY08/09,
FY09/10 and FY11/12 was target reached. In FY10/11 year targets was not reached. After
deploying changes we can see from graph target in FY07/08, FY08/09, FY09/10 was target
reached perfectly. In FY10/11 target was not reached and in FY11/12 was slightly reached. It can
show waste of water by stuff due to forgetting of use water efficiently. Staff have to be retrained
how to use water according our policy.
 Evaluation Summary

Environmental sustainability was strengthened this year through a variety of initiatives. From
February 2009, the Sail Lights were turned off for an extra four hours per night, saving close to
12 megawatt hours per year. In a first for Sydney Opera House, biodiesel generators were used to
light the sails for Luminous and Smart Light Sydney with carbon emissions offset through
independently verified Greenhouse Friendly carbon credits. With the new role of Manager,
Sustainability and Energy appointed in November 2008, a ‘Green Team’ was created to
encourage environmental awareness throughout the organization using specially designed
programs and information for staff and stakeholders. Other initiatives included waste audits,
installation of water efficient spray guns in restaurant areas, a ‘Greening the House’ exhibition to
celebrate World Environment Day and development of a Recycling and Waste Management
Strategy. Consultation with stakeholders was undertaken to inform a new Environmental
Sustainability Policy and Plan.

Waste and Recycling Management Sydney Opera House has been working to improve waste
and recycling management. Two waste audits were conducted this year to gain an in depth
understanding of the waste streams at Sydney Opera House. Audit information has been used to
review current practices and to develop a Recycling and Waste Management Strategy for
improving waste recycling, which will be implemented in the next year. The strategy will include
a new three bin separation system (paper, comingled and landfill), improved recycling of
building maintenance materials including light bulbs, and trial systems for managing organic
food waste from kitchens within the Sydney Opera House precinct. Results of the waste audits
are outlined below.
Stream Tonnes Cubic Metres Percentage of Total (Tonnes)

Cardboard recycling 51.91 7% 741.56

Paper recycling 15.27 2% 386.30

Glass recycling 150.95 20% 487.00

General waste 547.17 71% 4,142.57

Total 765.30 100% 5,757.43

70 Result Target
.

World
Environment
52.5
Day was
celebrated on
5 June 2009
35
with a
‘Greening
the House’
17.5 exhibition,
featuring
displays
0 which
electricity use water use recycling
described
and sought feedback on the draft recycling and waste management strategy and provided mobile
phone recycling points.