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Environmental initiatives in place
Over the years , Merri Health has incorporated a range of sustainability practices across our organisation , particularly to reduce waste .
What ’ s next ?
Creating an action plan that responds to the outcomes of the assessment , and prioritises our efforts to :
operate more sustainably , use renewable resources where possible and minimise damage to the environment
located paper recycling bins throughout our sites
adjusted printer settings to reduce paper waste
more shared waste bins at workstations
source materials locally to reduce our carbon footprint and seek to work with suppliers and organisations with similar sustainability values and principles
identify and remove or minimise negative environmental impacts of our products , services and operations
limit unnecessary packaging and identify ways to reduce waste
given staff reusable coffee cups and drink bottles
reduced our car fleet by 20 % in line with use
established channels to re-use or recycle our e-waste
supported staff-led initiatives such as composting and battery recycling
replaced some of our energy inefficient heating / cooling appliances
purchasing biodegradable office supplies including waste bags , disposable cups and crockery
“ At Merri Health , we recognise the link between health and the environment and our role as leaders to step up and demonstrate sustainable healthcare practices that care for the generations of our future .”
– Nessa Wright , Chief Operating Officer
upgraded to energy efficient LED lights
reduced energy use by setting our heating , ventilation , and air conditioning to 20-26 degrees
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