Case Studies Melaleuca | Melaleaca Going Green |
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An environmental certificate was issued to acknowledge all of the green and healthy initiatives implemented by Diskin Life. “Melaleuca of Australia and New Zealand is committed to well-being. An environmentally friendly approach is an essential aspect of our business. Ecolibria has been instrumental in assisting Melaleuca realise our goal of reducing our environmental impact. They have helped us identify methods by which we can reduce our footprint and have been of assistance in implementing these changes in our workplace. The initial consultation and site assessment was thorough and caused no disruption, while the follow-up report was well presented and also thorough. We have been able to quickly action several projects with positive results. The support we received in making incremental changes has been consistent and reliable. We are now able to present our customers with evidence of our commitment to environmental wellness.”
Areas of concern were identified and a report was compiled. Wherever Melaleuca required changes to be made ecolibria ensured that these changes were implemented in the simplest and most cost effective manner.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATE MELALEUCA - CAMPBELLFIELD
The following environmental and health initiatives have been implemented at Melaleuca - Campbellfield All cardboard waste is recycled. It is crushed and bailed on site and then picked up by Visy for recycling. All office waste paper is recycled through Visy. All plastic pallet wrap is recycled through Visy. All drinking water is filtered on site. Filtered/Spring water is not delivered. All aluminium cans and plastic bottles are recycled through the local council. All cleaning products utilised on site are from the natural Melaleuca product range. The cleaning methods are environmentally friendly and non-toxic. Micro fibre cloths and filtered water is all that is used to clean surfaces. Lights are switched off in the warehouse when natural lighting is sufficient. Globes/Lamps are being changed over to more energy efficient alternatives. All old fluorescent tubes are recycled through Advanced Recycling Australasia to avoid the mercury content from entering the environment. The replacement tubes will be mercury free. Staff use glasses for drinking water and the public are supplied with 100% biodegradable cups. No plastic cups are utilised. Invoices and company publications are being changed to EMAS and ecological ISO – 14001 certified paper stock suppliers. All general office printing and copying paper is part locally sourced recycled stock and part ethically sourced, from suppliers with ecological ISO – 14001 certification. Incoming paper mail is utilised for note and message pads or recycled through Visy. All used printer and copier cartridges are recycled through Planet Ark. Ecologically sound, biodegradable plant based fill material is used in product packaging. Gas powered forklift is used in the warehouse. electromagnetic field readings were taken throughout the Centre and these readings were taken into account when designing the indoor space, to ensure that any occupant’s exposure to electromagnetic fields is absolutely minimised. No wireless technology is utilised at Melaleuca - Campbellfield. Awarded to Melaleuca - Campbellfield.Date - 23 June 2007Authorised ecolibria consultant.Raphael Siket |
ecolibria was enlisted to help the Australian Melaleuca operation to become