City of Stonnington Sustainability Snapshot 2015/16
Sustainable Purchasing and Product Use
18
Sustainable Purchasing and Product Use
05
Key achievements
Focus for 2016/17
Council consumes large quantities of goods and materials which can have varying degrees of impact on the environment. Council can positively influence the environment through selecting products and materials that are manufactured locally and are made from environmentally sustainable products/recycled goods.
Council » Supported a range of paper reduction initiatives across Council departments, including increasing the use of iPads, paper-free meetings, reducing the amount of printed materials and the development of online forms and systems. » Updated Council’s finance system to improve the tracking of sustainable purchases. » Embedded environmental specifications in tender documents including events and infrastructure projects. » Continued to explore opportunities to maximise the use of recycled materials for Council’s Civil Works, including replacing crushed rock with crushed concrete where possible. » Recovered a range of materials for reuse at Council sites including bluestone, bollards and other infrastructure. » Continued to use timber sourced from sustainable forestry in Council landscape projects. Community » Launched the Armadale Baptist Church Community Garden to help residents access locally grown food. » Continued to explore opportunities to support the development of community gardens in Stonnington. » Delivered a series of workshops for residents on growing their own food,
Council » Develop targets and a program to support paper reduction initiatives across Council. » Release a new online Application Portal (ePlanning) for registered users to lodge planning application documents, objections and other planning information. » Upgrade the boardwalk and viewing platform at Glen Iris Wetlands with recycled plastic materials. » Undertake an evaluation of Council’s sustainable procurement practices to develop an action plan for improvements. » Develop sustainable procurement guidelines and training for staff. » Explore opportunities to improve the environmental impact of materials and services related to Council events and events on Council land. » Increase the amount of green stationery purchased for Council staff use. Community » Develop a set of guidelines to support the development of community gardens across the City.
Goals
A
Increase the amount of materials and services purchased by Council that have lower environmental impacts compared to equivalent alternatives
B
Reduce Council’s overall use of materials and products through implementing more efficient practices
C
Support the community to access local produce
including workshops focused on growing food in small spaces.
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