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Presentations from February Function

The Waste Wise Geelong Network Function was held on February 14th. The breakfast was sponsored by Shell, who received their Waste Wise Certification. Guest speaker was Rick Wakelin from Sims E-Recycling.

To find out more about the meeting click here

Member Offer ...... Eco-Bokashi - Organic Waste Management System

What are you doing with your Organic Waste? Here at the office we use an Eco Bokashi bin for all our Organic Waste - e.g. banana peels , lunch scraps, tea bags etc you get the idea. In short the system 'pickles' the waste and then we add it to our compost. To find out more about how this system works click the link below to go to the Eco-organics website. Eco-organics are offering a special price to our members of only $89.00. This price includes the bucket, one months supply of the bokashi and delivery. We are aware of various businesses currently using the system and hope to share their successes with you during the coming months .Please contact Jo at Eco-organics to place your order by the end of April and to organise delivery.

Butt Free City Week, March 19th -23rd

City of Greater Geelong will be encouraging smokers to change their littering behaviour with a call to ‘Please Butt It, then Bin it’. Can your organisation do more to encourage employees to dispose of their butts responsibly???

For more information on Butt Free City Week Click Here

 

E-Waste recycling

Since the last network event we have had a number of enquiries regarding e-waste opportunities for businesses.

Our website will soon be updated to include a guide for E-Waste Recycling in the Barwon Region. In the mean time the link below will provide you with some options for e-waste recycling.

Did you Know?

Fact: Cathode ray tube (CRT) monitors contain high levels of toxic materials that need to be disposed of responsibly. When dumped in our landfills the materials and chemical components used to make computer equipment such as lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic can leach into and harm our environment. Fact: Not only do discarded cartridges take up landfill space, but the production of new cartridges requires significantly more resources and energy than remanufacturing used ones. Empty cartridges, as well as photocopier toner bottles, are a valuable resource which can be reused over and over again. - Monash Green Office ProgramClick here for web link

WWGN Member Update

Congratulations to the following businesses who received their Waste Wise certificates at our last meeting.

• Shell Refinery Geelong
• Barwon Water - City Offices
• Centacare
  

Welcome to new members:

GT Recycling - Waste Management Service Provider recycling plastic and metal.

Geelong Business Network - Promote and assist the use of business networks and alliances for the small to medium sized enterprises in the greater Geelong Region. Geelong Business networks are a not for Profit body.

The application form to become Waste Wise can be downloaded here.

WWGN Member Profile

Welcome to new member GT Recycling! Trevor, Tim and Andrew are working together to recycle plastic and some metal. GT recycling is a Sims Plastics approved agent They are currently in the process of upgrading machinery to increase the opportunities available to recycle.

GT Recycling are currently able to pick up plastics from businesses for recycling. GT Recycling can be contacted on 0413312337, 0412999063 or 0412418559. As well contact details of Waste Management businesses and recycling centres who service the Geelong Region are available on the BRWMG Website.

            Tim and Trevor McLean from GT Recycling

GEELONG ADVERTISER BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Barwon Regional Waste Management Group are proud to be sponsoring the Sustainable Business Category of the Geelong Advertiser Business Excellence Awards.

We encourage any businesses to apply that can demonstrate achievements in reducing their environmental impact in either one or more of the following areas:-

• ·                     waste minimisation & recycling
• ·                     water efficiency
• ·                     energy efficiency
• ·                     biodiversity conservation
• ·                     reduction in carbon emissions

We know that many of you are working towards reducing your ecological footprint, so why not attend a briefing session to assist in completing your application.

Click here to find out which FREE briefing workshops you can attend for more information.

Download the entry form by clicking here and more information about the awards can be found at the Geelong Advertiser Business Excellence Awards Website.

Change Agent Training
Sustainability Victoria is offering Waste Wise Geelong Network members two for one training packages to attend a 2-day Change Agent Training workshop in Melbourne run by Maunsell For more information Click here

 

Waste Wise Office Signage
Are you looking for some signage to highlight your recycling efforts?  Then look no further signage is available on the Sustainability Victoria Website, you can even customise your own click here.  As well we have some of the standard signs available as A4 stickers, please contact Liz Raimondo to request stickers for your business.

The Waste Wise Geelong Network Breakfast will be held on Tuesday the 24th April from 7.30 am - 9.00 am at the Geelong Conference Centre.
The Breakfast will be sponsored by Barwon Water who now have Waste Wise offices and are also working toward certifying Barwon Water Treatment Plants.

Invitations coming soon.....please make a diary note.

Network Meeting Sponsorship

Sponsoring a network meeting is a great opportunity to gain exposure for your business and your Waste Wise program. Sponsors are highlighted in Wise Mail and media pertaining to the sponsored meeting. Businesses benefit from showcasing their achievements through presenting at the meeting. If you are interested in being a sponsor please contact Liz Raimondo on 04 04 042 206

Waste Wise Questions or initiatives?

If you have a Waste Wise questions or initiatives we would like to hear your story.  Further future development of the website will include this information for your reference. Please forward your information to   Liz Raimondo - Project Manager WWGN