Further Information
For further information on the Green Stamp program, or any other environmental matter, feel free to contact:
Sam Youssef
Environmental Consultant
Phone: 9453 7951
Email: syoussef@mtawa.com.au
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The Green Stamp ProgramThe Green Stamp Program is an innovative environmental management program developed by the Motor Trade Association of WA with funding assistance from the Western Australian Waste Authority.
The program allows small to medium business to meet and exceed their environmental obligations through -
- Confidential environmental compliance reviews.
- Expert environmental advice.
- Ongoing environmental support.
The program aims is to provide responsible businesses with a tool that allows them to manage environmental impacts through cleaner production, whilst working to reduce and recycle waste material within their business.
Green Stamp accreditation also provides an environmentally sound choice to community members who are beginning to demand environmentally conscious service providers.
One day every car user in Australia will recognise the Green Stamp logo as a symbol of excellent environmental practice, and conceding to their environmental conscience will feel compelled to deal with a certified Green Stamp business.
Environmental Protection Through Cleaner Production
Cleaner production is about producing goods and services in a way that avoids or reduces pollution and waste, and ensures the efficient use of all resources.
This includes conserving raw materials and energy, eliminating toxic materials where possible or reducing the quantity and toxicity of all emissions and waste.
What Needs to be Done?
The Green Stamp program has a focus on several areas in order to reduce the industry's environmental impact.
- Improved storage practices associated with chemicals and other hazardous substances.
- Pre-treatment of wastewater from the workshop prior to approved disposal.
- Emergency spill management to prevent pollution of ground and stormwater.
- Correct disposal of waste products, preferably to recycling or reuse.
- Air quality management.
- Energy and resource conservation.
- The development of environmental management systems.
What are the Benefits of the Green Stamp Program?
...for the environment
- Cleaner waterways, including rivers, lakes and swamps
- Less waste products to landfill, reducing soil and groundwater contamination
- Cleaner atmosphere
- Improved recovery and conservation of valuable resources
...for car owners
- The opportunity to choose an automotive business that is including the environment in it's operating objectives
...for automotive businesses
- To develop an understanding of their environmental compliance obligations
- Assistance to incorporate cleaner production practices into their business operations
- The opportunity to be recognised as industry leaders in environmental management
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