Reference Matrix - Zero Waste
Reference matrix for the zero waste component of the Armstrong Creek Town Centre Sustainability Management Plan Guide.| Objectives (Precinct-wide ambition) | Guidelines | Example 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:
| Commit to waste contracts that achieve target rates. Advanced organic waste treatment system particularly for large waste generators.Example evidence:
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| 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:
| 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:
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| 1 | Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management 2011 Construction And Demolition Waste Status Report. |
| 2 | Burbank news item: Industry first 99% waste-free home |