Strategy

Actions

No.

Planning and Research Requirements

Resources

Timeframe

Responsibility

Operations

Resources

Timeframe

Responsibility

1.0

Organic Waste

1.1

Separate and process organic wastes on site using biologically based secondary resource recovery options.

(Dedicated land within the COWM complex.

Determine practical requirements. Commission composting system.)

1.       . Plan for establishment of

on-site facility. Investigate feasibility of Arismac system.

1.      Removal of organics in

food outlet areas – Review future leasing arrangements re purchasing.

Staff Time

Tentative total set-up costs $5000 + Staff Time

Arismac system and Rover Mulcher

1^st priority

September 2003

1^st priority

August 2003

1. COWM, OFM

2. Commercial Dev. Unit, Caterers

1.2

Re-use of green waste on campus.

Investigate the purchase and options of a mulcher for grounds services to mulch greenwaste for composting.

Tentative

$30,000

2^nd priority

August 2006

OFM

1.       Develop procedure to transfer some organic and greenwaste to COWN site, increase amount as system develops..

2.       On site mulching and management.

1^st priority

June 2004

Horticulture Staff

1.3

Develop organic processing to accommodate organic waste from adjacent land users.

Determine practical requirements

Investigate future funding sources

$500

1^st priority

January 2004

COWM

1.  Dedicated organic waste bins/stations and collection.

2.   Operational procedures for

collection and transfer of organic fraction

$200

Staff – negotiations with Airlite

1^st priority

August 2004

1. OFM, Airlite Contractors

2 .OFM, Airlite

2.0

Supply Chain Management

2.1

Incorporate environmental considerations into purchasing requirements. Eliminate bulk packaging from the waste stream on campus.– eg. General terms and conditions

Investigate the application of the Eco- Office Program at Murdoch University, South Street,,

1^st priority

June 2004

OFM

Develop generic clauses and review contractor documentation.

Review purchasing requirements to incorporate environmental purchasing requirements and lifecycle analysis.

Share information with all divisions.

Staff Time

1^st priority

August 2003

OFM,

Commercial Dev. Unit, Information Technology (OITS)

As Above

As Above

As Above

As Above

3.0

Recyclable Materials

3.1

Maximise the potential for the recycling of materials.

1.       Redesign Bin stations B/court

2.       Dedicated organic waste bins and collection

3.       Separation of non-organics in food outlet areas. New 120L Recycling Bins

See 5.1.3

$600

2nd priority

Optional

1^st priority

August 2003

1^st priority

June 2004

COWM, OFM,

Airlite Contractors

3.2

Behaviour change programme for students / staff on campus

1. Development of educational strategy.

3.   Development of educational

material.

* First priority refectory area,

* Second priority Student Village.

$1000

1^st priority

July 2003

Guild  - Graphic Design

Murdoch Print – Stickers.

Tim Kurz - School of Psychology

Env. Officer - Student Guild

4.0

Paper and Cardboard

4.1

Promote the use of paper with a high recycled content as the standard.

Investigate Cost/Benefit of recycled paper and photocopy limitations

Staff time

1^st priority

July 2003

OFM

1. Promote the Divisions using recycled paper on campus and a review of purchasing requirements.

2. Package and disseminate information to division purchasing officers on costs/benefits of using recycled paper. Eg Mail bomb

Staff Time

August 2003

OFM, All Divisions

5.0

Operational Improvements

5.1

Rationalisation of waste infrastructure

1.      Re-assess localities of bins, bin stations and bin numbers.

2.      Assess the reduction/removal of small bins in car parks and around campus and replacement with one bin location per car park.

3.       Redesign/manufacture of Bin Stations – Bush court and food outlets areas.

4.       Increased Waste Management Role

Staff Time,

Contractor time

$6000

1^st priority

August 2003

2^nd priority

2005

OFM

1.       Utilise information from Waste Audit.

2. Trial action in one carpark.

Trial $0

Change over $500

OFM

5.2

Understand waste quantities and composition

Undertake a Waste Audit across campus

$5000

1^st priority

July 2003

6.0

Hazardous Waste Management

6.1

Develop an understanding of hazardous waste quantities and composition.

Undertake a hazardous waste audit on campus.

Undefined

2^nd priority

June 2004

Edusafe.

6.2

Consolidate information and management (health and safety) sources.

Develop regular reporting procedures.

Staff Time

2^nd priority

June 2004

Edusafe

6.3

Research recycling and reprocessing opportunities.

Investigate a business case for recycling hazardous wastes.

Division of Science and Engineering –

Academic Research

7.0

Research Opportunities

7.1

Precinct approach to waste management

Investigate the feasibility of operating a dedicated recycling station that takes some wastes from surrounding organisations to remove potential high value by-products or processes and value adds to waste.  eg Hospital, TAFE etc.

Investigate Funding Sources

2^nd priority

April 2004

COWN, OFM

Roundtable discussion with stakeholders

7.2

Design and blend composts for specific horticultural and agricultural uses

Investigate on-site use of product. Eg. Soil Amender

Investigate off site use. Eg. Horticulture Industry

2^nd priority

May 2004

COWM

7.3

Source separation of potentially high value by-products.

Investigate source separation options and operational requirements

2^nd priority

April 2004

COWM