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Reference Matrix - Zero Waste

Reference matrix for the zero waste component of the Armstrong Creek Town Centre Sustainability Management Plan Guide.

Armstrong Creek Town Centre Precinct Sustainable Management Plan Assessment process Glossary of terms Reference matrix Resources and support Sustainable Products and Materials Sustainable Transport Sustainable Water Zero Carbon Zero Waste
Objectives (Precinct-wide ambition)GuidelinesExample initiatives to meet guidelines (residential)Example initiatives to meet guidelines (commercial)Suggested tools
S1-02.O1
Recovery of 75% of waste (recycled reclaimed or composted).		S1-02.G1
Provide separated waste streams in public places, retail, commercial and residential developments.

Commit to installation of separated waste bins in kitchen cabinetry.

For apartment buildings consider advanced organic waste treatment system.

Example evidence:
 

  • Analysis and commitment in SMP.

Commit to waste contracts that achieve target rates.

Advanced organic waste treatment system, particularly for large waste generators.

Example evidence:
 

  • Analysis and commitment in SMP.
  • STEPS
  • SDS
  • Green Star
  • Sustainability Victoria Waste Minimisation Plan Checklist
S1-02.O2
Reduce waste to landfill by 26% by 2030.		 As above.As above.
S1-02.O3
Reduce the amount of waste generated in construction and demolition.		S1-02.G2
Ensure construction maximises re-use and recycling of construction materials.

Commit to waste practices and contracts that maximise reuse and recycling - 70% was standard practice in 2008-2009, 80% (by weight) is becoming increasingly common in Victoria today.

Burbank have just delivered a pilot home that diverted 99% of waste from landfill(2).

Example evidence:
 

  • Analysis and commitment in SMP.
  • Draft waste management contract.
  • Waste Management Plan.

Commit to waste practices and contracts that maximise reuse and recycling - 70% was standard practice in 2008- 2009, 80% (by weight) is becoming increasingly common in Victoria today(1).

Example evidence:
 

  • Analysis and commitment in SMP.
  • Draft waste management contract.
  • Waste Management Plan.



 

1Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management 2011 Construction And Demolition Waste Status Report.
2Burbank news item: Industry first 99% waste-free home
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