The goal
The goal of the Mirvac case study was to divert organic food waste from landfill across Mirvac’s hospitality and retail portfolio as part of their ambitious 2030 sustainability strategy, which includes a target of zero waste to landfill by 2030.
The objectives were
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To analyse the current organic waste stream across Mirvac centres
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To identify the volume of food organics within the landfill stream
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To implement the Pulpmaster Food Waste Recycling System across multiple centres
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To engage retail tenants in the organics diversion program
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To reduce waste to landfill
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To reduce OH&S risks in loading dock and back-of-house areas
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To reduce waste management costs
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To enhance the environment
Results
Environmental & Social
- A substantial diversion of food organics from landfill, addressing the 60% of Mirvac’s landfill stream identified as food organic material
- Prevention of harmful greenhouse gas emissions that would otherwise result from organic waste in landfill
- Recovery of nutrients returned to nature through soil and crops
- High recycling rates achieved across Mirvac centres
Occupational Health & Safety
- Complete elimination of odours in loading dock areas
- Significant space reduction in loading dock and back-of-house areas, improving the working environment for staff
- Removal of the traditional bin system, reducing manual handling risks for tenants and facilities staff
Financial
- A 50% volume reduction in waste at centre level, delivering material savings on waste collection and disposal costs
- Operational efficiencies gained through Pulpmaster’s turnkey, all-in-one service model, reducing the management burden on facilities teams
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