Environmentally Sustainable Work Practice | Assignment

Running head: EBVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORKPLACE PRACTICE
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICE
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PART A
Subpart A
Question 1
For perfect operation of any business, it needs to follow environmental codes, legislation, and
rules of practice. The legislation defines the necessity of any business under operation while the
rules of practice show the regulations which the business has to follow to ensure that its
operation is excellent (Carless, 2011). Some of these environmental regulations which need to be
followed for any business includes the following;
 Managing the Australian Government's environment and heritage programs
 Implementing effective responses to climate change
 National Environment protection
 Administering heritage and environmental laws.
 Representing the Australian Government in international agreements concerning the
environment.
 Measures Energy and Greenhouse Law
 Advising the government on policies for protecting the environment and water resources.
For an instant, the Australian Government in international agreements regarding the environment
(Spaargaren, 2011). In New South Sales, the main regulations implemented are:
 Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997
 Environment Protection Authority.

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Question 2
 Water Conservation
 Preserve waterways
 Improve storage
 Energy Conservation
 Reduce risk
 Waste assessment
 Reduce waste
 Improve information
 Improve systems
 Waste assessment
Question 3
Use of sustainable resources.
The resources which are for this initiative include;
Green Waste. Green waste helps in reduction of pollution in the hospitality and tourism industry
as these wastes will easily decompose thus reducing pollution in the surrounding. Green waste
can be used in the farm as compost manure since they easily decompose.
Water saving. Using water sparingly help in reduction of cost used in these industries. Water
from the kitchen can be used in the garden.

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Biodegradable and non-Toxic supplies. Biodegradable supplies helps in reduction of piled
wastes which always pollute the environment around these industries. These supplies are used to
substitute non-biodegradable supplies which highly pollutes the environment.
Question 4
Energy Resource Work Processes
Electrical Power To operate machines
Gas Produce heating for necessary gadget
SUBPART B
Question 1
Energy categories Current Meter reading
Water 1443KL
Electricity 22795KWH
Gas 6380C

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Question 2
Equipment Type Used for Kw/h
Microwave Commercial heater 3.21
Dishwasher Commercial Washer 4.29
Blender Commercial Fruit Juice 1.2
Question 3
Taking example of a Kitchen:
3 Minutes with tap having a flow rate of 6.81 L per minute
For this the total flow will be given by:
Totalflow=time× flowrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Totalflow=3 ×6.81
Totalflow=20.43 Liters per 2 minutes.
Bathroom: 15 Minutes with shower with a flow rate = 9 L/1 Min = 135 L/15 Min Bathroom: 2
Minutes with a washer with a flow rate = 68L/wash.
For bathroom having a shower operating for 14 Minutes with a flow rate of 10 Liters per minute
For this, the total flow will be given by equation 1 above.
Totalflow=time× flowrate
Totalflow=14 ×10=140 liters

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Totalflow=140 litersfroevery 14 minutes
Question 4
Use a distinctive incandescent lamp that draws 10 watts which is equivalent to 0.01 kilowatts.
And 60 watts, and 60
1000 = 0.06 kilowatts.
By using an incandescent lamp rated at 20 watts that is equivalent to 0.02 kilowatts ( 20
1000 =0.02
kilowatts). Therefore for 60 watts , itwill 60
1000 =0.06 kilowatts.
Question 5
Recycling involves turning waste materials into a significant resource or material. This process
of recycling constitutes sorting and gathering of recyclable materials, and the dispensation of the
sorted materials to useful material which can then be processed and sold again to consumers
(Kassens-Noor, 2012). For an instant, having an E-co bin recycling and waste bins put in place
for the collection and sorting of these materials (Shen, 2010).
Question 6
Area Provision for Recycling
Store Recycling of all the packaging material
Restaurant/Bar Recycling of all the bottles and cans
Recycling of all the possible rubbish around

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and inside the bar/restaurant.
Kitchen Recycling all the possible rubbish inside the
kitchen.
For a better understanding of the above table, we can take the following example;
For instance,
3 x 580L of general waste – on Tuesday
7 x 450L of plastic recycling – on Wednesday
3 x 200L of green waste recycling – on Thursday
7 x 50L of vegetable oil Recycling – on Friday
Question 7
For a task performed outside it is advisable for an individual to put on an overall with gumboots
and gloves. This is so significant because they will interact with the garbage bin. Waste for every
type like paper, green waste and glass. This operation makes the environment clean and the
workers safe while conducting their duties. Having clean surroundings is in accordance with the
regulation of food and health provision (Tan, 2011).
Waste materials Amount of wastes in %
Papers 44
Card boards 28
Glass 18

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Green waste 10
Question 8
Electronic gadget Use Energy consumption rating Setting of device
Air-conditioner For maintaining the set
temperature
44 KWH This device is always outside and
duct directed into the room
Electric Heater Used in hot showers
and in other rooms
during winter.
100 KWH Put in the bathroom and in and in
other rooms to heat the room
Question 9
Some of the resources which are needed for any landscape, plant, outside include the following
WATER:
 Use grey water on garden
 Use water according to need
 Water either late in day or early in the morning
GAS AND ELETRICITY:
 Install lighting on sensor its mean it’s on automatic mode
 Turn on gas when need.
 Use compact fluorescent lights
Question 10
Employing an environmental purchasing such as the following;

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Carbon emission trading. This will ensure that companies sell or buy government granted
allotments of CO2
Purchase local goods. It is advisable to purchase from local farmers or suppliers to aid in
pollution reduction.
Question 11
environmental and occupational hazards one may encounter in the process of resource
analysis may include the following;
 inspections in the Workplace
 consultation with workers
 Incident reporting
 register of damages
Question 12
A potential breaches for environmental practices is Waste management. A recycle bin tins can
be set, setting aside cooking oil recycling place or even train staffs to ensure that everybody
understands how recycling is done and the type of goods which can be recycled and the ones
which cannot be recycled (Newman, 2012). The workers are also trained on the types of
chemicals and how to handle those chemicals.
Subpart C
Question 1
 Work and workflow processes: – which improvements could be made?

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o For an example of restaurant industries, we undertake the following;
1. Water heaters are turned off when it is not under operation, timer are installed
in case there is need
2. It encouraged to mop or sweep the floors as opposed to using a hosepipe.
3. In some cases, it is better to install flow control to the rinse line.
4. Dishwashers are used only when it is full.
5. Reduce the usage of heat or turn it off when not under operation.
6. Maximize the heat use of whilst cooking.
7. Minimize the chiller doors use and always open the refrigerator.
 Industry Schemes: – How do your results compare?
o we are in a similar result of the benchmark with others compare with industry
standard
 Technology: – Are you using efficient technology?
o yes,
1. Use automated door closers for all refrigerators
2. Use water gadgets outlined under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Scheme
(WELS), having 6 stars for the highest-ranking (Bocken, 2014).
3. Use suitable temperature and only use maximum temperature when needed
4. Use a waterless wok, see extra water-saving help information.
5. Use timers on main components like boilers and suitable refrigerator

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 Resources: – Is there a benefit of switching e.g. from electricity to gas in some areas or
using other measures?
1. use the timers on outside lighting, always update the timer periodically.
2. Mark light switches to show points of lights, to help in switching off needless
lighting
3. Avoid using many lights which are activated by one switch, use distinct
switches in each light
 Best Practice: – Are there recommendations from manufacturers or bodies that
recommend particular practices?
The issues of environmental are:
 Resources conservation
 Maximum sustainable income
Question 2
item Invoice Flow rate Target
Gas 01343 0.98Btu/min 0.80 Btu/min
Water 13043 10L/min 7L/min
electric 03244 3.44/kwh 4/kwh
Question 3

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Once in every week convene a meeting with team members and train the members on how to
reduce the wastes and also have a communication with the green team to elaborate more on how
the wastes can be reduced (Robichaud, 2011).
item Invoice Flow rate Target Action
Gas 01343 0.98 Btu/min 0.80 Btu/min
Water 13043 10 L/min 7 L/min Put signature in the kitchen to
remind the workers to preserve
water and report leakages
electric 03244 3.44/kwh 4/kwh 1. Turn off – all energy-
consuming gadgets and they
need to be off when not in use.
Put all timers when required2.
Change thermostat some
degrees higher during summer
and lower during winter
PART B
Question 1
Employ more sustainable resources;
 To save resources, money and energy

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 Purchasing policy
 Building impacts
 Energy usage policy
 Hazardous substance policy
 Building policy
 To use more environmentally friendly activities
Question 2
The resource efficiency evaluation can be undertaken in a highly inclusive manner using Life
Cycle Analysis (Kuijer, 2011). This technique assesses the upstream/downstream effects of
products, not just those effects that occur on the particular site which the business drives. On
the other hand, the Life Cycle Analysis involves the effects of:
• Production and supply of raw materials to the destination point.
• Using the produced goods product and service through the clients' sites.
Question 3
item Serial Number Invoice Flow rate Target
Gas 01345 01545 0.93Btu/min 0.80 Btu/min
Water 13045 13145 9L/min 6L/min
electric 03543 03633 3.54/kwh 3/kwh

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Question 4
item Serial
Number
Invoice Flow rate Target measures and tools
Gas 01345 01343 0.98Btu/min 0.80 Btu/min
Water 13045 13043 10 L/min 7 L/min Put signature in kitchen
retelling workforce to
preserve water and
report leakages
electric 03543 03244 3.44/kwh 4/kwh 1. Turn off – all
energy-consuming
gadgets and they need
to be off when not in
use. Put all timers
when required2.
Change thermostat
some degrees higher
during summer and
lower during winter.

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Question 5
Having targets and good communication.
Without targets many projects fail before they start. Therefore, having a target and communicating that
particular goal within a team through regular meetings, brain storming sessions, one-one discussions
and informal discussions to achieve the goal is necessary.
Question 6.
Employ recycled packages, make good use of bulbs which saves more electrical energy. We can
as well employ the use of some systems to help in recycling of water through using them in the
toilets (Kuijer, 2011).
Question 7
Taking the kitchen as an example there 14 bulbs rated at 0.085 KWH, but these bulbs can be
substituted with 14 bulbs rated at 0.014 kWh. This change will have a reduction in the amount of
energy consumed thus saving in the money spent. This is calculated as below;
Energysavedperbulb= ( 0.085−0.014 ) KWH =0.071 KWH
Energysavedfor 14 bulbs=0.071× 14=0.994 KWH
Takingthataunitis $ 0.3 theamountofmoneywhichissavediscalculatedas
Moneysavedperhour=0.994 × 0.3=$ 0.2982
TakingthelightsbeONfor 10 hoursadaythenthemoneysavedperdaywillbe
Moneysavedperday =$ 0.2982×10=$ 2.982
Moneysavedperweek=$ 20.874
The cost of energy saving is $1.50 per 1000 hours. In a week these bulbs operate for 10×7 =70
hours. Therefore how many weeks will the bulbs operate for 1000 hours?

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1000
70 =14.285 weeks
This shows that at 17.85 weeksthecostof 1 bulbis $ 1.5 ∧ thecostof 14 bulbs=$ 21
Amount of money saved after 14.285 weeks=14.285 × $ 21=299.98−21=$ 278.98
Amount of money saved per week = 278.98
14.285=$ 19.529
12 Showerheads ∈ guestroomsratedAcanbesubstitutedbyonesratedAAAhavingapotential
savingof ( 12× 40 L=480 L ) 480 Litresperday ( 0.48 x 2=$ 0.96 perdayx 365=$ 350 foreveryyear ) substractingtheco
Question 8
 Email updates and summary information
 Executive meetings
 Regular meetings
 External channels
 Newsletters Project management tool reports
 Staffroom noticeboards
Question 9
Equipment / Products Tools / Method
Air conditioner Temperature log
Recycle bin Checklist
Gas, electricity and water meter Monitoring and spreadsheet
Recycle products Spreadsheet and checklist

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Heater Temperature log
Garbage bin Checklist
Question 10
Assess strategies: The assessment process should follow the regulation: Act, Evaluate, Plan, and
Improve. It is Significant to perform the assessment with other stakeholders to make sure all
perspectives are considered and to reduce bias (Walker, 2012). Continuous improvement cycle:
Assessment of results and stages, being up-to-date with technologies, practices, savings;
interaction and processes of communication in place.
• Making adjustments to improve plan
 Monitor
 Report
 Feedback
 Compare usage with targets
 Posters and manual
 Compare evaluation results
 Meetings
 Group discussions
 Review policies and procedures
 Report

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 Communicate feedback
 Staff training
Generating an effective and efficacy process of planning could alter the business to have a good
plan.
Templates
Water Meter Meter Reading:
Quarterly Water Aver Cost of Sewage Connect Target Variance
Period Use Daily Water Disposal on Fees ($)
kL/period Use per kL Costs
d
2001-02 1840 7 1.14 87% 2040 75% 170
2002-03 1870 10 1.17 88% 2040 55% 270
2003-04 2000 12.1 1.28 89% 2040 40% 170
2004-05 1900 4 1.35 84% 2040 55% 140
Water Appliances (determine usage)
Location Item Type Water flow Amount/ Type

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(L/min)
Pool Chlorine Water filter 1700 8
Kitchen Detergent Dishwasher 20 3
Public toilet harpic
Water tap points
within cubic 35 8
Electricity Meter 1 Current Reading:
Meter 2 Current Reading:
Meter 3 Current Reading:
Meter 4 Current Reading:
Please look at Question- 12 , is it relevant answer?. Please do it again.
Month Invoice Amount Peak Off Total Total for Target Variance
# $ Peak Month
Jan 911 462.42 5.021 2.4738 7.25382 186.92 28554 25213
Feb 950 482.52 5.082 2.4808 7.36374 190.44 25468 21320
Mar 1020 500.15 6.025 2.6880 7.45254 201.00 14154 12023
April 970 490.50 5.150 2.9235 7.82315 250.22 23156 20220

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Gas Current Reading:
Month Invoice # Amount $ Total Total for
Month
Jan 01234658 275.90 8.176 16353
Feb 09654321 350.85 750.5 1500
Mar 01536214 390.15 8.176 16353
April
01325142 410.50 8.120 16240
Waste
a. Review current waste contractual arrangements
(Waste Wise Hotels, 2007)
Material Type of Collection Collection Average Contractor
container and frequency frequency annual details
amount (normal) (busy cost
periods)
Plastic
Plastic
containers 240 L 1100 L 450 Recycle
Papers Paper containers 240 L 240 L 350 Compost

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bottle
Bottle
containers 240 L 1100 L 450
Energy from
waste
b. Over 1 period conduct a visual waste audit of all rubbish bins
l Observe what is being thrown away
l Look for contamination (materials disposed of wrongly)
l Professional companies can undertake waste audits on a fee-for-service basis
Date/
Time
Location
Bin Size
Plastic Bottles
(%)
Glass Bottles
(%)
Cans (%)
Card (%)
Paper (%)
Milk Cartons
(%)
Organic (%)
Other (Broken
Glass)
10/06 Kitchen 230 L 32 28 42 12 45 75 48 43
11/06 Laundry
1200
L 26 33 44 14 23 12 32 44
12/06 Engineering 270 L 42 23 123 11 33 24 21 45
13/06 Restaurant 170 L 35 25 47 30 47 42 35 45

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Calculate the daily total amount of rubbish from each department ‘Area’
Bin Size Plastic Glass Cans Card Paper Milk Organic Other
Bottles Bottles (%) (%) (%) Cartons (%) (%) –
(%) (%) (%) broken
Glass
240 L 65 56 66 30 70 73 77 65
120 L 53 48 46 23 44 52 55 48
Total 118 104 112 53 114 125 132 113
c.
Location Item Type Water flow
(L/min)
Amount/ Type
Kitchen Tap Single-hole-
faucets
7.7 L/min 6 stars
Water consumption 7
L/min
Bathroom shower Mixer Shower 12 L/min Hand shower 140 3jet
EcoSmart 10 l/min
Bathroom washer Washer and 78L/wash 30% less energy or

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dryer: front
load washing
machine
reduce cleaning time
by 75%
c. Review the packaging from your supplies
l Attempt to reduce or eliminate waste at the source
Supplier Packaging Used Waste Disposal Opportunities for Benefits
on Delivery Issues Avoidance
Bob’s Fruits & Waxed
Vegetables cardboard boxes Toxic waste Waived Fees Minimized costs
Meat
meat over
wrappers, meat
film, and butcher
paper.
source of the
disease
Inventory
Reduction
Efficiency
Increase
seafood
Crates, bines or
totes
dangerous
substances
Process
Improvement
Outsourcing some
activities
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