ECO-Buy

ECO-Buy

Expansion of LGBRA– ‘Close the Loop’ – recycling & buying recycled

Joint initiative of MAV, EcoRecycle Victoria, Victorian Greenhouse StrategyStarted May 2000Based at MAV

ECO-Buy AIMS TO…Use the combined purchasing power of local government to stimulate demand for greenhouse friendly and recycled productsCreate a partnership of local governments committed to green purchasingIncrease awareness in local government about the range and quality of greenhouse friendly and recycled productsReduce local government’s greenhouse gas emissionsStimulate local government’s participation in greenhouse abatement activitiesSupport sustainable long-term markets for recyclable materials collected from kerbsideEncourage the sustainable use of resources

WHY PARTICIPATE?

Corporate image / community leadershipReducing environmental impactsPractical way to support sustainability initiativesSave money/improve efficiencyEnhance market developmentContribute to employment creation/economic developmentDemonstrate environmental commitment to staff Eligible for ERV Best Practice Kerbside funding

MEMBERSHIP

Councils – 60 (76%)RWMG – 16 (100%)ECO-Associate - 24ECO-Alliance - 6

7 STEP PROGRAM

1. Membership2. Working Group3. Policy4. Action Plan5. Tracking6. Making it ‘Business as Usual’7. Annual Report

RESOURCES & SUPPORTECO-Guide

– Step by Step Process– Model Policy– Specifications– Assessment Tools– Suppliers Questionnaires– Action Plan– Life-cycle tool

ECO-Find ECO-BonusECO-TrainECO-SuppliersECO-Stakeholders

Network MeetingsExposNewsletterProduct FolderReference ListExecutive OfficerResource Officer

– Hands onPolicyWorking GroupAction Plan

EXPENDITURE

Expenditure on green products has increased from $5.9m in 2001 to $36.9m in 2004

– $22.6m on RCPs– $11.3m on greenhouse

friendly products– $1.6 m on ‘other’ green

products– $1.2m on ‘reused’

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RECYCLED PRODUCTS

PRODUCT 2001 2002 2003 2004 COMPOST $343,318 $960,873 $1,456,945 $1,193,927 PARKS & GARDENS $67,830 $352,653 $591,074 $546,194 PLAYGROUND $42,058 $299,727 $364,397 $300,351 OFFICE PRODUCTS $177,238 $140,863 $252,130 $352,569 PAPER $610,547 $1,318,797 $2,210,100 $2,692,968 WASTE M’MENT $1,154,954 $6,028,640 $11,253,978 $11,648,135ROAD & FOOTPATH $3,075,854 $5,432,359 $7,462,574 $5,046,481 TRAFFIC M’MENT $442,365 $768,383 $461,287 $361,720 BUILD & CONSTRUCT - - $246,354 $94,750 FLEET M’MENT - - $221,653 $155,880 MISCELLANEOUS - - $12,547 $277,576 TOTAL $5,914,164 $15,302,295 $24,533,042 $22,670,555

GREENHOUSE FRIENDLY PRODUCTS

PRODUCT 2003 2004 Energy Star $1,172,702 $2,418,839 Energy Rated $63,056 $149,779 Energy Efficient $156,415 Energy Rated (gas) $38,829 $39,114 Lighting $499,417 $315,812 Hot Water Saving $57,699 $129,759 Vehicles $5,116,610 $7,927,764 Build & Construct $581,200 $68,558 Greenhouse Certified - $20,441 Miscellaneous $115,465 TOTAL $7,529,514.22 $11,341,948

‘OTHER’ GREEN PRODUCTS

PRODUCT 2003 2004

INDOOR $15,702 $33,319

OUTDOOR $276,360 $471,124

BUILD & CONSTRUCT $420,000 $68,547

WATER SAVING $238,821 $771,159

CLEANING $53,055 $47,907

MISCELLANEOUS $60,000 $287,923

TOTAL $1,063,938 $1,679,981

PRODUCTS PURCHASED

316 different green products were purchased in 2004

– 169 RCPs– 65 greenhouse– 58 other green– 18 reused

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REUSED PRODUCTS

PRODUCT 2004

REUSED $945,408

REFURBISHED $349,660

TOTAL $1,295,068

RCPs 2004CompostSoil ConditionerMulchSoft fall mulchWood ChipsPotting MixRubarocBrush MattingWeed matsRose Bed MulchManurePea StrawGarden SoilOrganic FertiliserBlended SoilsHydro MulchingOutdoor TablesOutdoor ChairsPark BenchesSignageBollardsWalkwaysDeckingBridgesPlayground PanelsPoly Pipe

Tree GuardsTree StakesWeed MatsWater Meter CoversSignageMulch MattingErosion Control Root WallRubber Top DressingPower PolesDoggy-Do BagsRubbish BinsWatering SystemsCrushed GlassSoft-Fall Pavers (rubber)Safety Mats (rubber)Site-Pour Surfacing (rubber)Play StructuresBollardsDeckingEdgingPrinter cartridgesPcopier cartridgesFax cartridgesCombined cartridges

RulersPens & PencilsFrisbeesFurniturePlastic FoldersMousematsCopy PaperA3 PaperLetterheadPrinting PaperAnnual ReportsOther ReportsBrochuresWith CompsOther Printed MaterialsCouncil PlansEnvelopes DLEnvelopes B4Padded EnvelopesInternal EnvelopesGusseted EnvelopesOther EnvelopesBusiness CardsGreeting CardsSuspension files

Manila FoldersColored Office PaperNotepadsLabelsPost-it PadsFacial TissueToilet TissueHand TowelPencilsCalendarsPresentation Folders (paper)Promotional MaterialPaper BagsCommunity NewsletterArchive Boxes (paper)Wrapping Paper240 litre bins140 litre bins120 litre bins80 litre bins60 litre crates55 litre crates11000 litre bins

RCPs 2004Worm FarmsCompost BinsBin StemsStreet Sweeper BrushesPaper Recycling ReceptaclesBokashi BinsBin LinersButt Out Bins & PolesMGB LidsRoad BaseCrushed ConcreteConcrete AggregateAsphaltDrainage FillClean FillDrainage PipesRubber Road SealantPit LidsGeo FabricFire PlugsAsphalt PlaningsTopsoilGlass / Concrete MixCrushed Glass

Wheel StopsKerbingBollardsBus Shelter PanelsGuide PostsSign BoardsRound-AboutsSpeed HumpsSchool Crossing PostsBricksCarpet / Carpet TilesLubricantsDegreasersCoolantsRetreadsCleaning RagsBio DieselBiodegradable AbsorbentsCoir Peat AbsorbentsSpill Pallets & LinersTextile WipersFood PackagingBeverage ContainersCutleryMoulded PackagingPallets

GREENHOUSE PRODUCTSComputersComputer MonitorsLap TopsPrintersPhotocopiersFaxes Multi Function DevicesLCD MonitorsRefrigeratorsWashing MachinesAir ConditionersMicrowavesDishwashersWater HeatersNetwork DevicesEnergy Controllers Voltage Regulators UPSTimersCooking AppliancesWater HeatersSpace Heaters

Ducted HeatingLightingFluorescent lightsCompact Fluorescent LightsSolar LightingSolar Road MarkersStreet Lighting Motion DetectorsExit SignsPower SaversSensor LightingShowerheadsTapsDishwashersFlow RegulatorsSolar Hot Water SystemsHybrid Vehicles Electric Vehicles LPG Vehicles Fuel Efficient VehiclesDual Fuel VehiclesInsulation

Heating Hot Water Systems Windows Solar PanelsSkylightsGreenFleetMet CardsBicycles

‘OTHER’ GREEN PRODUCTSFurniture Floor Coverings Non-toxic Room FreshenersWood products Non-toxic pest control Non-toxic weed control Pea StrawFurniture Bollards Biodegradable Turf StakesOrganic FertilisersFlooring Walls Framework Paints Paint Cleaners & Thinners Water TanksAAAA Urinal FlushersWaterless UrinalsGrey Water Systems Filtration Systems

Water Saving CrystalsWater Saving GrassDrought Resistant Plants Flow RegulatorsWatering SystemsTapsMicro Fibre ProductsSteam Cleaning ProductsRotary CleanersNon-toxic Cleaning Substances Copy Paper Printing Paper Vegetable-based Printing InksLDPE Shopping BagsCalico BagsClothingCertified Organic CateringOrganic TeaOrganic CoffeeFood PackagingBeverage Containers

Cutlery Cornstarch Carry BagsPaper Drinking CupsWhiteboard Markers (refillable)Whiteboard Markers (xylene free)Permanent Markers (xylene free)

REUSED PRODUCTS

Clean FillMulchWood ChipsCrushed RockCrushed ConcreteAsphaltBluestoneBricksTree GuardsPlant PotsFurnitureComputersPrintersFaxesTelephone Systems

NORMALISING GREEN PURCHASING

100% purchasing green productsAll members have an ECO-Buy coordinator96% of members - green purchasing policy95% of members - working group95% of members - green specifications95% of members intend to increase green purchasing next 12 mths91% of members increased green purchasing since membership58% members implementing ECO-Buy across ALL depts 315 staff from 25 different departments now involved

GREEN SPECIFICATIONS 2002 2003 2004 MGB 11 18 21 Road & Footpath 5 9 21 Construct / Refurb 1 5 15 Cleaning 2 5 11 Parks/Open Space 1 7 All 3 4 5 Traffic M’ment 1 1 3 Landscaping 2 3 I.T. 1 3 Enviro M’ment 3 Infrastructure 4 2 Land Development 2 Timber 1 Pipes 1 Maintenance 1 Stationary 2 1 Urban Design 1 2 Toilet / Hand Tissue 2 Gravel 1 1 Toner Cartridge 1 1 Specify Reuse 1 Electricity 1 Total 29 58 98

BARRIERS

Cost25%

Behave Chge11%

Availabity10%

Quality9%

Organisation9%

Decent Purchase7%

Suppliers4%

Selection3%

Tracking2%

Misc2%

Aw areness18%

BARRIERS

ISSUE 2003 2004Cost 26% 24%Awareness / knowledge 14% 18%Behaviour Change 20% 11%Availability 12% 10%Quality 14% 9%Organisational 14% 9%Decentral Purchasing 7%Suppliers 4%Selection / Assessment 3%Tracking 2%Misc. 2%

INCENTIVES

Leadership

EnvironmentOrganisational

Cost

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FundingMisc

Info

Commitment

Competition

INCENTIVES

ISSUE 2003 2004 Leadership / Image 29% 34% Environment 26% 16% Organisational 22% 11% Cost 18% 9% Close the Loop 7% Quality of Product 3% 3% Acknowledgements 3% Staff Benefits 3% Information 3% Competition with Councils 2% Commitment to ECO-Buy 2% Funding 2% Miscellaneous 4%

EASIEST PART IS…

ECO-Buy34%

Communication18%

Staff Motication16%

Buying9%

Nothing7%

M'ship5%

Misc11%

EASIEST PART IS…

ISSUE 2003 2004

ECO-Buy Support 37% 34%

Communication 10% 18%

Staf Motivation 12% 16%

Buying Products 16% 9%

Nothing 7%

Membership / Policy 12% 5%

Links to Environment 7%

Miscellaneous 6% 11%

HARDEST PART IS…

Behavior Change46%

Tracking17%

Resources11%

Product Info6%

Staff C'ment6%

Availability5%

Decent Purchase3%

Green Contracts3%

Misc3%

HARDEST PART IS…

ISSUE 2003 2004 Behaviour Change 43% 46% Tracking 15% 17% Resources 10% 11% Product Info 18% 6% Staff Commitment 6% Availability 5% Decentralised Purchasing 3% Greening Contracts 3% Implementation 8% Education / Communication 3% Miscellaneous 3% 3%

LOCAL GOVT EXPENDITURE2002 2003

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Total $1.4 billion

$1.5 billion

Green $15.3 million

$33.5 million

% Total 1.05% 2.19%

If the Australian local government sector was spending an equivalent percentage on green products as Victorian councils, it represents a potential market for green products ofapproximately $153.3 million (FY 2003)