Presentation on the Development and Implementation of a Waste

Management Programme for the UniPhar Group

Presented by: Breda Muldoon

Warehouse Manager, UniPhar Group

16th November 2006

Content and ObjectivesContent and Objectives

Introduction & WelcomeUniphar Group OverviewIntroduction of Waste Management Project within the Uniphar GroupUniphar Group Recycling Training PlanPresentation of Recycling ResultsClose

Company Overview

The Uniphar Group

Overview Uniphar Group

UniPhar is a progressive Irish enterprise, owned by Community Pharmacists.

The company operates within the healthcare and health related sectors and the products and services are designed to promote the “Wellness” concept for people, animals and the environment.

Key Facts

Group Turnover €618 m

Market share 33+%

New Corporate HQ 2008

Unique Ownership Structure: Community Pharmacists

Only Independently Owned Wholesaler/Distributor

Group Employs 700 people

388 staff on Belgard Rd

4 million dry units shipped monthly

Group LocationsGroup Locations

LimerickWholesale DepotHospital Services

Dublin (4 sites)Group Headquarters

Wholesale DepotHospital ServicesAllphar Services

IPOSSurgicare

TP WhelehanAegis

LongMile Rd

SligoWholesale DepotHospital Services

CorkWholesale DepotHospital Services

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Introduction of Waste Management Project in the

Uniphar Group

Why Waste Management

Ensure compliance with Government regulationsReduce waste going to landfillReduce cost of wasteStaff “Feel Good” factor

When did we start

Preliminary investigations Jan/Feb 04Training began in November 04Implementation in Dec 04Measured results from Jan 05

How ?

A full Waste Management audit to be completed on Belgard Rd siteInvestigate current Best PracticeConsult with Waste Management Partners re future Best PracticePresent report to Group Operations Manager

How?

Devise training plan and organise training sessions for all Managers/Supervisors on siteImplement training plan for all staff and contract cleanersThus ensuring buy-in from all stakeholdersSecond compactor designed and positioned on site (Financial cost of investment €22,000)

The Training Plan

Extracts from the Group Training Plan

Training

Uniphar Revised Waste Management System Presentation

Training

1996 Waste Management Act- regulates waste industry- licence and permit conditions

2001 Waste Management Act- packaging regulations- producer responsibility defined

Training

Targets

Changing Our Ways – 65% diversion by 2013.

Landfill Directive – Reductions to 75% (2006), 50% (2009) and 35% (2016) of 1995 Levels.

Training

Proposed ChangesSeparate Packaging Material from mixed waste streamDeploy 1100 L containers for cardboard and plastic onlyBlack Bags for non-recyclable waste only Install compactor in Bay 4 for non-recyclable waste

Training

OperationsBlack bags for non-recyclables removed to Bay 4 compactorClear bags for all recyclable waste removed to Bay 5 compactorRecyclable waste placed in 1100L containers for compaction

Training

ChallengesManage new system Encourage behaviour changeSupport and police procedural changeReduce waste

Results

2004 2005Estimated 2006*

Tonnage waste created 201.2 241.8 235.8

Tonnage sent to Landfill 201.2 70.28 60.26

Tonnage recycled 0 171.1 175.5

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Tonnage created Tonnage Landfill TonnageRecycled

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Results

“What gets Measured gets Done”

Recycling figures are reported on a quarterly basis to BOMFigures are also reported to staff on general notice board

The FutureIntroduction of Waste Management System in Belgard Rd site officesIntroduction of bailing system on Longmile Rd siteOnce again consultation with our Waste Management Partners re Best PracticeInvolvement of our Waste Management Partners in our move to new site

Projections

Belgard Rd site meets and exceeds Government requirementsDecrease of over 175 tonnes being sent to landfill75% of all warehouse waste generated being recycled

SummarySummary

Waste Management introduced late 2004

Continuous assessment to improve efficiency

and systems.

All processes governed by GDP.

Staff involvement

Thank You