Resources
Material Flow Analysis
At present, little is known about the quantities and recovery outcomes of office furniture within Australia. A Material Flow Analysis was conducted to quantify the materials in circulation and the current recovery outcomes of the in scope materials. This analysis details the current flows of materials (by tonnage) throughout the product lifecycle, from manufacturing and importation through to end of life.
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Life Cycle Assessment
Life Cycle Assessment is the leading methodology for assessing the whole of life impacts of goods and services. A Life Cycle Assessment was conducted on all ten product categories using proxy products to determine the current environmental impact and to measure the potential environmental benefits to be achieved through implementation of the program.
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Consumer Preference and Capacity Survey Results
A number of surveys have been circulated to both manufacturers/consumers and potential product stewardship organisations in order to assess the demand for the program and the current capacity of industry organisations to service the program respectively. These results detail both the willingness of industry to pay for the program, as well as where existing capability exists to improve the recovery outcomes across Australia.
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Learning Modules
Module A: Introduction to Waste Management
This short eLearning module will help you understand the basics of waste management. It will take you approximately 25 minutes and you can come back at any time to review the included resources.
Module B: Best Practice Operational Waste Management
This eLearning element will help you understand how to benchmark and communicate your success as you develop and support best practice operational waste management plans. It will take you approximately 5-10 minutes and you can come back at any time to review the included resources.
Module C: Back-of-House Waste Management and Audits
This eLearning element will help you conduct on-site waste audits, address contamination issues, and understand your audit results. It will take you approximately 5-10 minutes and you can come back at any time to review the included resources.
