Measure What Matters - Essential Steps to Zero Waste for Business

Are you ready to reduce waste in your business? Do you want to work towards a zero-waste business? Or are you keen to reduce landfill costs but unsure of where to start? Join DQ, Wastebusters and QLDC for a morning session designed to guide you through the essentials of waste minimisation. Whether you currently have a waste plan in place or are just beginning to consider the possibilities, this workshop will provide you with the vital tools and knowledge needed to effectively reduce waste and enhance sustainability in your operations.

Understanding how to implement a waste minimisation plan is crucial for any business looking to make a positive environmental impact. 
You’ll hear from local businesses that have successfully cut their waste-to-landfill and reduced costs, with a chance to ask any burning questions along the way. After morning tea, we hope you’ll join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to create and implement a waste minimisation plan for your business. This workshop will provide expert guidance tailored to the Queenstown context and practical solutions to help you divert waste away from landfill.  

Event Outline

Speaker session:

  • Hear from local businesses, Skyline Enterprise and Postmasters Cafe, that have implemented waste reduction strategies and their learnings from the process. 

  • Learn how to get a handle on your waste streams, set priorities and create a step-by-step plan to reduce waste in your business.

  • Find out what QLDC’s Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) and the Destination Management Plan (DMP) involve, and how they can help your business. 

Workshop session:

  • Participate in an interactive session where you will create a business waste minimisation plan. Solidify your understanding of the process with tangible, region-specific actions to real-life business challenges. 

  • Discuss common business barriers to reducing waste and learn what current solutions or learnings are available to support your business

Details

  • Speakers: Sophie Ward (Business Development Manager at Wastebusters), Queenstown Lakes District Council, Pierre Poyet (Strategic Projects Manager at Skyline Enterprise Queenstown), and Sam Laycock (Owner of Postmasters Cafe, Arrowtown). 

  • Date: Tuesday, 18 March 2025

  • Time:  9:00 - 10:30am (Speaker session), 10:30 - 11.30am (Workshop session)

  • Location: Destination Queenstown Office, Level 2, Mountaineer Building, Cnr Rees and Shotover Street, Queenstown

DQ is aiming to make all member events we hold waste-free, please be aware of what you bring into our offices to dispose of. 

Reserve Your Spot

This event is designed to be flexible. You’re welcome to join us for the full morning session to gain a comprehensive understanding of waste minimisation strategies and participate in the hands-on workshop. Alternatively, if you're short on time, you can attend just the first part of the event to hear from inspiring local businesses and learn about the essentials of waste reduction. 

Please indicate if you will be attending part or all of the workshop. Note: It is fine if you change your mind, please just let us know.

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