Cleaner production
In the Newcastle and Hunter region the commercial sector has been identified as the largest contributor of greenhouse gas. In Newcastle the sector is responsible for 57% of the city’s greenhouse pollution.
Cleaner Production is an overall approach to business management which targets the reduction of energy, water and material resources and the minimisation of waste and pollution.
Through the use of Cleaner Production methods companies can:
- Improve operational efficiency
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by lowering energy consumption
- Generate sustained financial savings.
What is Council doing to support Cleaner Production
Newcastle City Councilis currently undertaking NSW’s largest regional program to help local businesses profit from Cleaner Production.
The program is a partnership with the Hunter Business Chamber and the Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW).
A comprehensive package
Participating companies receive a comprehensive package worth up to $10,000 including energy, water and waste assessments and the development of a Cleaner Production plan by a qualified environmental consultant.
The Cleaner Production assessment identifies opportunities for:
- Improved management of materials, processes and operations
- Waste minimisation, including waste avoidance, reuse and recycling
- Careful design and selection of products and services
- Optimisation of processes, operations and resource usage through appropriate choice of technologies and design.
For more information
Contact AMEIF on Phone: 02 49742550 or
Fax: 02 49742503
Email: ameif@ncc.nsw.gov.au
or mail to PO Box 489 Newcastle, NSW, Australia 2300
