Annual Report 2011 - Watercare

Watercare Services Limited
2011 ANNUAL REPORT
Watercare
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Zero Waste
Employees have reduced the volume of refuse they send to
landfill by two-thirds since Watercare introduced its Zero
Waste programme in 2003.
Security Manager Alan Foubister, who chairs the Zero Waste
Committee, says currently the volume of refuse produced by
each staff member each week is only 0.5 kilograms on average
– compared with 1.5 kilograms in 2003.
“Our approach has been one of continuous improvement since
inception,” explains Alan. “Along the way we have made gains
through the introduction of such initiatives as worm farms and
colour-coded recycling and rubbish bins.”
For Alan and the committee, the challenge over the past 10
months has been to roll the programme out across a much
larger organisation.
and wastewater services direct to over one million people in
Auckland,” says Alan.
“From the committee’s perspective, our focus has been to keep
Zero Waste in the spotlight – to make sure the recycling and
worm farm initiatives become routine in the new offices.
“To date, feedback from new staff is that they are keen to
participate in and grow the programme. As with anything, there
is room for improvement, but we’re off to a good start.”
“Our approach has been one of
continuous improvement since inception.”
“In November 2010, Watercare’s staff and office base grew
significantly when it became responsible for retailing water
Security Manager Alan Foubister checks the health
of the worm farm at head office in Newmarket.
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Protected areas of high ecological value Fig. 46
Significant biodiversity impacts Fig. 47
Midge and odour complaints Fig. 48
Trade waste customers Fig. 49
Trade waste sampling programme Fig. 50
Key trade waste substances Fig. 51
Materials and chemicals Fig. 52
Sustainable environment
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