Introduction
Zero Waste Office (PESIS) is an initiative implemented by SWCorp to ensure efficient and proper solid waste management at its headquarters, aiming at zero waste.
Office Staff
1. Using emails for memos/letters.
2. Printing only when necessary.
3. Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper.
4. Using recycled paper for drafts, etc.
5. Food waste (from lunchboxes) to be disposed of in containers provided in the cafeteria.
6. Single-use plastic is not permitted to be brought with food to the office.
7. Rinsing food packaging before segregating it.
Workspace
1. Keeping the workspace tidy.
2. Providing a centralised space for waste bins, recycling bins and food waste containers in each section (no individual bins).
3. Sending food waste to the central food waste collection point in the cafeteria for composting purposes.
Photocopy Room
1. Providing two (2) special boxes:
• Rough paper (usable condition). For draft printing use.
• Recycling box for recyclable paper.
2. Providing a photocopy room usage guide.
3. Analysing toner and paper usage rates.
Cafeteria
Customers
1. Bringing one’s own food containers for takeaways.
2. Using eco-friendly containers.
3. Plastic straws, spoons and forks are not permitted.
4. Taking only the exact amount of food one can manage.
5. Separating food waste for composting purposes.
Operators
1. Planning the quantity of food to be cooked.
2. Providing eco-friendly containers.
3. Providing containers and space for food waste separation.
4. Separating leftover raw items and ingredients for composting purposes.
5. Recording the quantity of food waste and recyclable waste each month.
Meetings and Programmes
1. Using eco-friendly serving equipment.
2. Ensuring food suppliers comply with eco-friendly packaging requirements.
3. Preparing food quantities according to the actual number of attendees to avoid waste.
4. Reducing printed materials’ usage.
5. Cleaning and rinsing food packaging before segregating it.
6. Sending food waste to the food waste bin in the cafeteria for composting.
Childcare Centre
Parents
Providing food in reusable or eco-friendly containers.
Food operators
1. Separating food waste and sending it to the cafeteria for composting.
2. Serving food and beverages in reusable or eco-friendly containers.
3. Separating recyclable waste.
4. Recording the quantity of food waste and recyclable waste each month.
