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RETAIL LEASESENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY INCLUSIONS

Issue The following is an outline of proposed requirements for retail tenants insupport of campus environmental sustainability.

Background The majority of waste collected in UNSW’s common areas and publicplaces originates from retailers, in particular food retailers. The UNSWcommunity wants campus retailers to reduce packaging, recycle andreduce waste. UNSW Sustainability has therefore developed thesepotential inclusions for commercial retail property leases. Thesespecifications are based on:

- NSW Government Sustainable Property Guide worksheet<www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/.../09129SPGwsheet3.3B.pdf>

- Corporate Realty, Design and Management Institute of America <www.squarefootage.net>.

- University of Adelaide tenancy conditions for 6 GreenStar Innova Building.

- Consultation with student groups and staff feedback.

Food WasteUnder UNSW’s new waste and recycling contract arrangements foodretailers are asked to separate food waste from back of house operationsand to place this in food waste bins as directed by UNSW’s Retail Managerand/or UNSW’s Waste Manager.

Food waste is to be removed by the Retailer at regular intervals during theday into the appropriate waste areas provided. UNSW’s waste andrecycling service provider will collect food waste from these areas.

Food DonationWherever possible unused food that is still safe to eat should be donatedto food rescue organisations such as OzHarvest instead of disposed of asfood waste. UNSW Retailers are encouraged to use OzHarvest’s fooddonation guidelines: <http://www.ozharvest.org/donatefood.asp?blockID=1693>

Cooking OilAny excess oil must be presented for collection as directed for processinginto bio-diesel. Food outlets that use cooking oil must not use trans fats.

Retail PackagingUNSW’s waste management goals include the reduction of disposable andnon-recyclable retail packaging. UNSW therefore requires that retailers:

- Food packaging must be minimised, use recycled content and berecyclable.

- Napkins where provided must be made from recycled andrecyclable material.

- Takeaway utensils are to be reusable or recyclable and of a highquality and suit their intended purpose.

- UNSW must approve all retailers packaging.- Retailers may only provide plastic bags separately at a cost (see

below).

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Waste and RecyclingAll retailers are required to:

- Prepare a written Waste Management Plan explaining what effortsthey are making to reduce waste and support recycling and re-use.

- Separate recyclable material into appropriate bins as directed.- Actively support UNSW’s efforts to educate the UNSW community to

separate recyclable material into appropriate bins as directed. Allwaste receptacles to be thoroughly washed daily.

- All waste receptacles to be covered with an appropriate lid at alltimes.

- All in store rubbish to be kept out of customer view.- No waste to be left in store overnight.- No waste or debris to be left in corridors, door or walkways or in

public areas.

Plastic BagsUNSW discourages the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags. If it is aretailer provides a plastic bag to customers they must be biodegradableand be sold for consideration, in other words sold and paid for separately.

SustainabilityWhere applicable all retailers will:

- Recycle and actively minimise waste.- Implement operational practices that reduce the consumption of

energy and water.- Serve locally sourced, seasonal produce.

Discounts for re-usable cupsIn late 2010 a campus wide waste audit found that more than 3% of ourgeneral waste is disposable coffee cups. That is equivalent to 40 tonnes of UNSW’s annual waste. All retailers that serve coffee or hot beverages

must offer a discount of at least 10 cents per cup for customers bringing are-usable cup, such as a KeepCup.

Fair Trade products Where applicable all retailers in the sale of coffee or chocolate operatingon UNSW’s Kensington and Paddington campus must sell or serve one ormore Fair Trade products.

Supporting cultural and dietary diversityAll food retailers must provide food to cater for cultural and dietarydiversity by meeting a range of dietary requirements, (such as vegetarian,

halal, kosher, nut free, gluten free and dairy free) and label foodappropriately.

Cleaning productsWhen cleaning retail outlets all retailers shall:

- Avoid the use of chemicals wherever possible through the use of micro fibre cloths and new technologies such as electro staticallycharged water;

- Eliminate unnecessary procedures such as the annual stripping,sealing and polishing of floors and replacing with a simple 'seal andbuff' procedure;

- Use Good Environmental Choice Australia certified cleaningproducts, or products that meet the UNSW specification;

- Use chemical dispensing systems that minimise chemical usage andcleaning staff exposure to chemicals.

- Use recycled content paper products.Refer to Green Building Council guidelines:



http://www.gbca.org.au/

EquipmentUNSW requires that retailers:

- Improve carbon efficiency.- Use five star energy rated equipment.

Refer Green Building Council guidelines http://www.gbca.org.au/

Aaron MagnerUNSW Sustainability





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