Food Production - Developed Action Plan
Industry Sector
Food Manufacturing
Client Profile
National Organisation, NSW Site, 300 employees on site
Statement of Waste Issue
Require detailed waste stream information that can be used to develop a waste management plan
Process
- Review of current waste management systems and process
- Analysis of total waste and recycling stream by department
- Conduct employee interviews to identify waste reduction opportunities
- Conduct employee interviews to identify waste reduction opportunities
- Conduct education survey of staff to obtain an understanding of their attitude and knowledge with regard to waste management
- Develop recommendations for waste minimisation
Findings
- 65% of the total solid waste stream was being diverted for recycling or reuse.
- Employees recycling outer cardboard boxes, unused, due to poor packaging - QA not informed of problem
- Change in packaging supplier had resulted in increased product rejects - Head office procurement unaware of impact of purchasing decision
- Cost savings attributable to improved resource efficiency equated to $1,465,360 per annum
