BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work

practices
Assessment Task 1 - Case Study
Part A
1. List at least three reasons why boxes are a better option than using
plastic bags.
- You save an environment buy not using plastic bag
- Customers doesnt have to carry too many bag just put it in the same box and
thats it bring it home
- Reduce a lot of time to brake the box and reduce the waste of plastic bag
2. By implementing Felixs idea, what are some potential benefits/positive
outcomes Stefano will have for his business?
Because this store is a greengrocer with this idea it will help brand image look more
better for customers. They would feel like they can save the world one way or
another
3. Identify and explain at least three other ways Sofresh could do to
reduce their waste?
- Separate big leaf waste from the other rubbish and give it back to the farm to use
it as a fertilizer. They might give a shop some discount on delivery.
- Give with discount to customers if they bring their own carry bag
- Make the policy to limit plastic bag per one customer
4. List three sources Felix could access to get more environmentallyfriendly ideas.
- National Geographic website
- IKEA
- Woolworth
5. List any legislation or regulations that affect Sofresh.
- Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC)
- Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981
- National Environment Protection Measures (Implementation) Act 1998.
6. What complaisance tools did Felix use to develop and implement his
idea?
Large pile of boxes waiting to be broken up and placed in the skip bin

7. Were there any purchasing decisions involved? If so, what were they?
Felix started to offers boxes to customers to minimize the use of plastic bags. A lot
of customers were happy to use the boxes and thought it was a good idea.
8. How did Sofresh promote continuous improvement?
Stefano the boss of Sofresh has noticed that the customers have adapted to the
small changes and is happy to implement Felixs idea permanently

Part B
1. What are the three Rs that relate to looking after the environment?
Reduce - Reducing the amount of waste you produce is the best way to help the
environment
Reuse - Instead of throwing things away, try to find ways to use them again
Recycle - Recycled items are put through a process that makes it possible to create
new products out of the materials from the old ones
2. What is an environment management plan and how can it help
employees learn about resource usage and environmental efficiency for
the organisation?
An environmental management plan (EMP), also referred to as an impact
management plan, is usually prepared as part of EIA reporting. It translates
recommended mitigation and monitoring measures into specific actions that will be
carried out by the proponent. Depending upon particular requirements, the plan
may be included in, or appended to, the EIA report or may be a separate document.
The EMP will need to be adjusted to the terms and conditions specified in any
project approval. It will then form the basis for impact management during project
construction and operation.
The main components of an EMP are described in the table below, which reflects
practice at the World Bank. Although there is no standard format, the EMP should
contain the following:
- summary of the potential impacts of the proposal;
- description of the recommended mitigation measures;
- statement of their compliance with relevant standards;
- allocation of resources and responsibilities for plan implementation;
- schedule of the actions to be taken;
- programme for surveillance, monitoring and auditing; and
- contingency plan when impacts are greater than expected.

3. List the regulatory resources that can be used to suggest improvements

in an environmental management?
Organisation specifications
Regulatory sources
Relevant stakeholders
Resource use.
4. Describe the ways to evaluate alternative solutions to workplace
environmental issues.
Financial cost in terms of the initial outlay
Objective/goal of the intended improvement
The organisations objectives as a whole
Time scale of the improvement
How the improvements will be managed, monitored and reported and by whom
The effect it will have on other processes, procedures and systems
Whether specialist support is required.
Coincide with the environmental management plan
Already started making small improvements
Effect on employees current roles
Staff training required
Effect on customers
Expected impact on the environment
Positive publicity
Overall financial cost of implementing the improvements.
5. What does environmental sustainable work practice mean and why is it
important to businesses and the environment?
Environmental Sustainable Work Practice is the study of how natural systems
function, remain diverse and produce everything it needs for the ecology to remain
in balance. It also acknowledges that human civilisation takes resources to sustain
our modern way of life. Sustainability takes into account how we might live in
harmony with the natural world around us, protecting it from damage and
destruction.
Important to business and the environment is
- The end of poverty and hunger

- Better standards of education and healthcare - particularly as it pertains to water

quality and better sanitation
- To achieve gender equality
- Sustainable economic growth while promoting jobs and stronger economies
- All of the above and more while tackling the effects of climate change, pollution
and other environmental factors that can harm and do harm people's health,
livelihoods and lives.
- Sustainability to include health of the land, air and sea