Australian Packaging Covenant Action Plan June 2011 â July 2012 ...
Australian Packaging Covenant Action Plan June 2011 – July 2012
Executive summary: MiniJumbuk’s 2011 APC Action Plan is statement of SA WOOL’s on-going commitment and journey toward the change in our packaging traditions. As a group we are becoming ever more aware of our environmental impact as a business and individuals, subsequently our 2011 revised plan is an added step toward SA WOOL’s environmental actions, goals and initiatives. We are aware that it’s important to balance our future growth ambitions with an accountability and responsibility to our environment by making ourselves more responsible with educating ourselves and others and creating more environmental choices to allow both our employees and customers to participate in. We know we can only improve by being more responsible for the packaging we use and the journey it takes.
Darren Turner – Managing Director
About MiniJumbuk MiniJumbuk, based in Naracoorte, South Australia is proudly and wholly Australian owned and has been designing and manufacturing Australia’s best wool bedding products for over 30 years. With an emphasis on quality, innovation, craftsmanship and holistic concept of the total ‘Sleep System’, MiniJumbuk offers consumers a natural and luxurious way to sleep more soundly. MiniJumbuk is the leading wool bedding supplier to Australia’s top retailers including David Jones, Myer Stores, Adairs and Harris Scarf.
What does MiniJumbuk Manufacture? MiniJumbuk produce a luxurious range of woollen underlays, mattress protectors, quilts and pillows designed to work together to give the consumer ultimate comfort and a totally refreshing night’s sleep, to help improve health and well-being
Types of packaging materials used by MiniJumbuk At present, MiniJumbuk uses cardboard boxes to package its woollen quilts, plastic bags to package its pillows and non-woven gusset PVC bags to package woollen underlays.
Existing Brand Names Southern Australia Wool Products. Wooltara.
MiniJumbuk. Quality Always.
Company size MiniJumbuk currently employs approximately 50 people. Location MiniJumbuk’s Head Office and factory is located at; 61 Smith Street, Naracoorte, South Australia. Contact person (appointed in March 2011) Name: Kay Butler Position: Stock Manager Phone: 08 8762 3677 Fax : 08 8762 3330 Mobile: 0458 541 531 Email: [email protected] Address: 61 Smith Street, Naracoorte, SA 5271 Summary of Initiatives in this plan This Action Plan aims to reinforce and promote proactive ‘Recycling’ at MiniJumbuk both in the running of the office and factory, as well as the marketing of re-using and recycling once the product has reached our customers. Ultimately, it highlights MiniJumbuk’s ethic of shared responsibility for the lifecycle of its products and packaging including the environmental impact and its ultimate disposal. Departments Responsible: Darren Turner – Managing Director Kay Butler – Stock Controller Sue Michell – Office Management Leone Bunney – Factory Manager Sarah Ottoson-Crossling – Web Management
Action Plan KPI summary table
Covenant performance goals and KPIs
Actions
Responsibility
Baseline data
Target
Timeline/
or
milestones
performance goal
(MM/YY)
2011 TARGET & GOALS: With a newly appointed Stock Controller, MiniJumbuk will spend the next 12 months re-reviewing the packaging of SA Wool products, past and present, documenting the changes. With the use the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines, MiniJumbuk will use the Step-by-step guide and go through the key questions to asses and evaluate each packaging material, design and packing process – this will be MiniJumbuk first full packaging evaluations. Goal 1. The SPG’s Principles and strategies for sustainable packaging at MiniJumbuk (table one – Appendix A) will be guidelines used to both evaluate and in future planning and changes of all MiniJumbuk packaging. With the recent commencement of a new, yet experienced Stock Controller the Action Plan for 2011-2012 will be 12 months focus on the familiarisation, evaluation on research of current and past MiniJumbuk packaging and approaching the questions of SPG table one. Currently, there is no formal processes for new packaging development and/or procurement, June 2011 to July 2012 will see the review, re-introduction and formation of a new packing evaluation projected, headed by new stock controller, Kay. The team will consist of the Stock Controller, Office Manager, Factory Manager, Web Manager and Managing Director
KPI 1 Proportion of signatories in the supply chain implementing the SPG for design or procurement of packaging.
Use the SPG Principals and Guidelines to review all packaging materials
Stock Controller & Production Manager
Stage one begins in July 2011
All full review of existing and new packaging by July 2012
July 2012
Goal 2. Prior to this plan, MiniJumbuk currently do not have any strict guidelines, nor formal processes for normal packaging that can be integrated. Effectively, with new staff, our packaging plan is starting afresh. As of July 2011, a 12 month review and plan will begin of detailing materials used at MiniJumbuk. KPI 3 Proportion of signatories with on-site Outline to steps to create a July 2012 To ultimately develop a fool-proof recovery systems for recycling used packaging Stock Controller Stage one recovery system for used recycling recovery system. and Production begins in July packaging.
KPI 4 Proportion of signatories with a policy to buy products made from recycled packaging.
Investigate possibility of buying recycled packaging in order create policy
Manager
2011
Stock Controller and Production Manager
Stage one begins in July 2011
Uncover whether MJ have any materials that could incorporate a ‘buy recycled’ policy.
July 2012
Goal 3. MiniJumbuk is educating itself on Product Stewardship schemes and as of July 2011 will begin to create a policy where MiniJumbuk/ SAWP can incorporate Product Stewardship and the EoL of MiniJumbuk materials to minimise our environmental impact. Currently, MiniJumbuk employ a corporate social responsibility, informing and encourage staff to recycle materials and will have increase our environmental impact and awareness educating staff on more recycling procedures. In the office, environmental purchases include recyclable paper, tissue, toilet tissue, printer paper, recyclable ink toners and cleaning products. In the factory, 50% of packaging boxes are now re-used and the remainder goes to recycling. Procedures were updated to re-use the plastic put on mecca rolls of wool. All other plastic is now recycled. The cardboard cores from the sliverknit, back to sister company Techni Fleece to be re-used and the fabric cores are recycled. Any non-reusable plastic & cardboard is recycled. All plastic for recycling is put in bales and taken to recycling depot. MiniJumbuk both hire and own pallets as their use has reduced and few pallets are sent out to stores. The pallets that are delivered with goods, that are not a standard size, are given away locally (generally used as firewood). MiniJumbuk now have three cages for recycling cardboard that are emptied weekly (recycling depot). All plastic & cardboard that can be recycled apart from PVC bags (86,741 of PVC bags were used in 2010), which is scheduled to change in 2011 with the introduction of more environmentally friendly bag, with fabric inserts, requiring almost 80% less plastic.
KPI 6 Proportion of signatories that have formal processes for working with others to improve design and recycling of packaging.
KPI 7 Proportion of signatories demonstrating other product stewardship outcomes
KPI 8 Reduction in the number of packaging items in litter. a. Product -> waste b. Packaging -> waste
Investigate viable organisations or suppliers with ‘take back’ schemes.
Stock Controller and Production Manager
Stage one begins in July 2011
To ultimately reduce waste with the use of a take back or collection contract.
July 2012
Involve Machines Manager in Product Stewardship to uncover what electricals can be part of the a future Product Stewardship program
Production Manager, Maitenence and Machines Manager, Factory Manager.
July 2011
To prevent any electricals going to landfill and create recycling plan for all electrical, where possible.
July 2012
a.
a.
a. June 2011
MiniJumbuk products, to our knowledge, are not part of the waste stream. We will seek confirmation in June 2011.
Investigate propensity of MiniJumbuk products to be littered by researching and the National Litter Index.
b.
a. Identify more potential options to help reduce any unnecessary packaging and confirm that no part of MiniJumbuk products are part of the waste stream.
Stock Controller
b. During 2011 we shall seek an existing community based program that encourages recycling that both employees their family and friends can be involved in. If one doesn’t exist, we’ll explore creating one.
Web Manager Production Manager, Office Manager, Factory Manager
b. To promote packaging reduction and wastage through own products reviews and changes and educate both staff and the community in the ways of recycling locally and becoming responsible and proactive for our litter reduction.
By 2012 we aim to have identified other opportunities to reduce packaging. During 2011 we shall seek a community based program that encourages recycling that both employees their family and friends can be involved in. While we will spend the next 12 months reviewing out packaging we have already made the switch from two piece cartons to one piece cartons for most quilt ranges. This also avoids the use of plastic handles which were used on the old quilt cartons. We are also using a recycled cardboard small carton when we send out only one product not two, which cuts down the amount of larger cartons used.
Appendix A Table 1: Principles and strategies for sustainable packaging at MiniJumbuk Principles Potential strategies • Explore changes in packaging that will still meet technical performance requirements 1. Fit-for-purpose: MiniJumbuk packaging is currently (2011) designed to meet market and consumer needs in the most cost-effective way.
• Minimise supply chain costs • Meet consumer needs and expectations, including for accessibility.
• Minimise materials –current project 2. Resource efficiency: 2010 saw the review of MiniJumbuk packaging and the exploration of minimising the use of materials without compromising product quality and safety. This will further explored in 2011.
• Use recycled materials – research underway • Minimise transport impacts • Maximise water and energy efficiency
3. Low-impact materials: In 2011, MiniJumbuk will look into packaging changes that include designs to minimise the environmental and social impact of materials and components. Materials should be selected on science and incorporate a whole-of-lifecycle approach.
• Minimise risks associated with potentially toxic and hazardous materials • Use renewable or recyclable materials • Use materials from responsible suppliers.
• Design for reuse where appropriate 4. Resource recovery: MiniJumbuk changes to packaging should be designed to maximise its potential for recovery and recycling and to minimise the environmental and social impacts of its disposal.
• Design for recovery • Design for litter reduction • Inform consumers about appropriate disposal.
Executive summary: MiniJumbuk’s 2011 APC Action Plan is statement of SA WOOL’s on-going commitment and journey toward the change in our packaging traditions. As a group we are becoming ever more aware of our environmental impact as a business and individuals, subsequently our 2011 revised plan is an added step toward SA WOOL’s environmental actions, goals and initiatives. We are aware that it’s important to balance our future growth ambitions with an accountability and responsibility to our environment by making ourselves more responsible with educating ourselves and others and creating more environmental choices to allow both our employees and customers to participate in. We know we can only improve by being more responsible for the packaging we use and the journey it takes.
Darren Turner – Managing Director
About MiniJumbuk MiniJumbuk, based in Naracoorte, South Australia is proudly and wholly Australian owned and has been designing and manufacturing Australia’s best wool bedding products for over 30 years. With an emphasis on quality, innovation, craftsmanship and holistic concept of the total ‘Sleep System’, MiniJumbuk offers consumers a natural and luxurious way to sleep more soundly. MiniJumbuk is the leading wool bedding supplier to Australia’s top retailers including David Jones, Myer Stores, Adairs and Harris Scarf.
What does MiniJumbuk Manufacture? MiniJumbuk produce a luxurious range of woollen underlays, mattress protectors, quilts and pillows designed to work together to give the consumer ultimate comfort and a totally refreshing night’s sleep, to help improve health and well-being
Types of packaging materials used by MiniJumbuk At present, MiniJumbuk uses cardboard boxes to package its woollen quilts, plastic bags to package its pillows and non-woven gusset PVC bags to package woollen underlays.
Existing Brand Names Southern Australia Wool Products. Wooltara.
MiniJumbuk. Quality Always.
Company size MiniJumbuk currently employs approximately 50 people. Location MiniJumbuk’s Head Office and factory is located at; 61 Smith Street, Naracoorte, South Australia. Contact person (appointed in March 2011) Name: Kay Butler Position: Stock Manager Phone: 08 8762 3677 Fax : 08 8762 3330 Mobile: 0458 541 531 Email: [email protected] Address: 61 Smith Street, Naracoorte, SA 5271 Summary of Initiatives in this plan This Action Plan aims to reinforce and promote proactive ‘Recycling’ at MiniJumbuk both in the running of the office and factory, as well as the marketing of re-using and recycling once the product has reached our customers. Ultimately, it highlights MiniJumbuk’s ethic of shared responsibility for the lifecycle of its products and packaging including the environmental impact and its ultimate disposal. Departments Responsible: Darren Turner – Managing Director Kay Butler – Stock Controller Sue Michell – Office Management Leone Bunney – Factory Manager Sarah Ottoson-Crossling – Web Management
Action Plan KPI summary table
Covenant performance goals and KPIs
Actions
Responsibility
Baseline data
Target
Timeline/
or
milestones
performance goal
(MM/YY)
2011 TARGET & GOALS: With a newly appointed Stock Controller, MiniJumbuk will spend the next 12 months re-reviewing the packaging of SA Wool products, past and present, documenting the changes. With the use the Sustainable Packaging Guidelines, MiniJumbuk will use the Step-by-step guide and go through the key questions to asses and evaluate each packaging material, design and packing process – this will be MiniJumbuk first full packaging evaluations. Goal 1. The SPG’s Principles and strategies for sustainable packaging at MiniJumbuk (table one – Appendix A) will be guidelines used to both evaluate and in future planning and changes of all MiniJumbuk packaging. With the recent commencement of a new, yet experienced Stock Controller the Action Plan for 2011-2012 will be 12 months focus on the familiarisation, evaluation on research of current and past MiniJumbuk packaging and approaching the questions of SPG table one. Currently, there is no formal processes for new packaging development and/or procurement, June 2011 to July 2012 will see the review, re-introduction and formation of a new packing evaluation projected, headed by new stock controller, Kay. The team will consist of the Stock Controller, Office Manager, Factory Manager, Web Manager and Managing Director
KPI 1 Proportion of signatories in the supply chain implementing the SPG for design or procurement of packaging.
Use the SPG Principals and Guidelines to review all packaging materials
Stock Controller & Production Manager
Stage one begins in July 2011
All full review of existing and new packaging by July 2012
July 2012
Goal 2. Prior to this plan, MiniJumbuk currently do not have any strict guidelines, nor formal processes for normal packaging that can be integrated. Effectively, with new staff, our packaging plan is starting afresh. As of July 2011, a 12 month review and plan will begin of detailing materials used at MiniJumbuk. KPI 3 Proportion of signatories with on-site Outline to steps to create a July 2012 To ultimately develop a fool-proof recovery systems for recycling used packaging Stock Controller Stage one recovery system for used recycling recovery system. and Production begins in July packaging.
KPI 4 Proportion of signatories with a policy to buy products made from recycled packaging.
Investigate possibility of buying recycled packaging in order create policy
Manager
2011
Stock Controller and Production Manager
Stage one begins in July 2011
Uncover whether MJ have any materials that could incorporate a ‘buy recycled’ policy.
July 2012
Goal 3. MiniJumbuk is educating itself on Product Stewardship schemes and as of July 2011 will begin to create a policy where MiniJumbuk/ SAWP can incorporate Product Stewardship and the EoL of MiniJumbuk materials to minimise our environmental impact. Currently, MiniJumbuk employ a corporate social responsibility, informing and encourage staff to recycle materials and will have increase our environmental impact and awareness educating staff on more recycling procedures. In the office, environmental purchases include recyclable paper, tissue, toilet tissue, printer paper, recyclable ink toners and cleaning products. In the factory, 50% of packaging boxes are now re-used and the remainder goes to recycling. Procedures were updated to re-use the plastic put on mecca rolls of wool. All other plastic is now recycled. The cardboard cores from the sliverknit, back to sister company Techni Fleece to be re-used and the fabric cores are recycled. Any non-reusable plastic & cardboard is recycled. All plastic for recycling is put in bales and taken to recycling depot. MiniJumbuk both hire and own pallets as their use has reduced and few pallets are sent out to stores. The pallets that are delivered with goods, that are not a standard size, are given away locally (generally used as firewood). MiniJumbuk now have three cages for recycling cardboard that are emptied weekly (recycling depot). All plastic & cardboard that can be recycled apart from PVC bags (86,741 of PVC bags were used in 2010), which is scheduled to change in 2011 with the introduction of more environmentally friendly bag, with fabric inserts, requiring almost 80% less plastic.
KPI 6 Proportion of signatories that have formal processes for working with others to improve design and recycling of packaging.
KPI 7 Proportion of signatories demonstrating other product stewardship outcomes
KPI 8 Reduction in the number of packaging items in litter. a. Product -> waste b. Packaging -> waste
Investigate viable organisations or suppliers with ‘take back’ schemes.
Stock Controller and Production Manager
Stage one begins in July 2011
To ultimately reduce waste with the use of a take back or collection contract.
July 2012
Involve Machines Manager in Product Stewardship to uncover what electricals can be part of the a future Product Stewardship program
Production Manager, Maitenence and Machines Manager, Factory Manager.
July 2011
To prevent any electricals going to landfill and create recycling plan for all electrical, where possible.
July 2012
a.
a.
a. June 2011
MiniJumbuk products, to our knowledge, are not part of the waste stream. We will seek confirmation in June 2011.
Investigate propensity of MiniJumbuk products to be littered by researching and the National Litter Index.
b.
a. Identify more potential options to help reduce any unnecessary packaging and confirm that no part of MiniJumbuk products are part of the waste stream.
Stock Controller
b. During 2011 we shall seek an existing community based program that encourages recycling that both employees their family and friends can be involved in. If one doesn’t exist, we’ll explore creating one.
Web Manager Production Manager, Office Manager, Factory Manager
b. To promote packaging reduction and wastage through own products reviews and changes and educate both staff and the community in the ways of recycling locally and becoming responsible and proactive for our litter reduction.
By 2012 we aim to have identified other opportunities to reduce packaging. During 2011 we shall seek a community based program that encourages recycling that both employees their family and friends can be involved in. While we will spend the next 12 months reviewing out packaging we have already made the switch from two piece cartons to one piece cartons for most quilt ranges. This also avoids the use of plastic handles which were used on the old quilt cartons. We are also using a recycled cardboard small carton when we send out only one product not two, which cuts down the amount of larger cartons used.
Appendix A Table 1: Principles and strategies for sustainable packaging at MiniJumbuk Principles Potential strategies • Explore changes in packaging that will still meet technical performance requirements 1. Fit-for-purpose: MiniJumbuk packaging is currently (2011) designed to meet market and consumer needs in the most cost-effective way.
• Minimise supply chain costs • Meet consumer needs and expectations, including for accessibility.
• Minimise materials –current project 2. Resource efficiency: 2010 saw the review of MiniJumbuk packaging and the exploration of minimising the use of materials without compromising product quality and safety. This will further explored in 2011.
• Use recycled materials – research underway • Minimise transport impacts • Maximise water and energy efficiency
3. Low-impact materials: In 2011, MiniJumbuk will look into packaging changes that include designs to minimise the environmental and social impact of materials and components. Materials should be selected on science and incorporate a whole-of-lifecycle approach.
• Minimise risks associated with potentially toxic and hazardous materials • Use renewable or recyclable materials • Use materials from responsible suppliers.
• Design for reuse where appropriate 4. Resource recovery: MiniJumbuk changes to packaging should be designed to maximise its potential for recovery and recycling and to minimise the environmental and social impacts of its disposal.
• Design for recovery • Design for litter reduction • Inform consumers about appropriate disposal.
