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Flashcards by marleyhole, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by marleyhole
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| Question | Answer |
| Sustainable Work Practices | Link between health and safety as well as the incorporation of the environment. It is the core of every organisation as part of a continuous improvement to minimise harm to the environment. Means innovative and efficient practices. |
| Green | Refers to products or services that are less damaging to the environment or are produced using methods or processes that save resources or reduce environmental impact. |
| A Green Star | A rating that incorporates the design, construction, indoor environmental quality, energy, water, transport, land use, emissions and innovation in design. |
| Sustainable | Considering the environmental and social impacts of business operations and taking action to eliminate all negative environmental, social and economic impacts of operations at each phase of a product's life cycle. |
| The Department of Environment and Resource Management Act | The Environmental Protection Act 1994 |
| First Subordinate Legislation | Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 |
| What does the 'Environmental Protection Act 1994' cover | Charges businesses with an environmental duty, which prevents governments, businesses or individuals from carrying out any activity that causes (or may cause) environmental harm. |
| What is E-Waste? | Consists of items that contain electrical components such s computers, mobile phones, TV's, White Goods, home entertainment systems, toys, etc. These are difficult to dispose of. |
| Waste Legislations | 1. Environmental Protection Act 1994 2. Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 3. Environmental Protection (Waste Management) 2000 |
| Waste | A waste management refers to businesses finding the best way to dispose of products. They are encouraged to use 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' when disposing their waste. |
| Energy Legislation | 1. Environmental Protection Act 1994 2. Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 |
| Energy | Businesses have a responsibility to reduce energy consumption through work culture where everyone is involved in using less energy. |
| Land Lesgslation | 1. Environmental Protection Act 1994 2. Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 |
| Land | Businesses must have an environmentalist undertake reports and studies on the possible impacts on the environment that could be harmed. Land pollution can be caused by pesticides, mineral exploration, industrial discharges and the poor disposal of urban waste. |
| Water Legislation | 1. Environmental Protection Act 1994 2. Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 3. Environmental Protection (Water) Policy 2009 |
| Water | Due to Australia's harsh and dry climate, water is very scarce and important. So the reduction in business use is critical. Making sure our waterways and oceans are clean of toxins and chemical runoffs. |
| Air Legislation | 1. Environmental Protection Act 1994 2. Environmental Protection Regulation 2008 3. Environmental Protection (Air) Policy 2008 |
| Air | Industry emissions, vehicle usage and air-conditioning are just some of the causes of our poor air quality. Also impacts productivity of employees. |
| Policies and Procedures | To meet compliance, organisations develop sustainable policies to display, demonstrating their commitment to quality environmental practices and their contribution to the environment. |
| Green Labelling | 'Good Environmental Choice Australia' (GECA) developed requirements and guidelines that products follow in order for consumers to know that they are sustainable and reduced environmental impacts |
| What is the GECA | 'Good Environmental Choice Australia' |
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