Zero Waste SA Green Office Fitout: Objectives

Vaughan Levitzke, Chief Executive, Zero Waste SA, believes that sustainability is most likely to be achieved when a vision – in this case a society free of waste – permeates all aspects of the organisation. ‘Practicing zero-waste policy within Zero Waste SA itself demonstrates and reinforces our commitment to the vision, and enables us to show leadership,’ says Vaughan. Measurement of progress is important too: ‘We can foster commitment to sustainability through the use of measurable outcomes. Part of the job satisfaction here is achieving and making a difference – a difference that you can see and measure.’Zero Waste SA specified that our fitout was to be designed using materials, fixtures, appliances and furniture that, where possible:

• satisfy Green Star criteria by sourcing products and services that contribute to improved environmental outcomes, including energy and water conservation and efficiency
• are designed for disassembly, resource recovery and diversion of materials from landfill at the end of any product’s useful life
• stimulate market demand for products with recycled content
• achieve standard longevity, given that the life cycle of the fitout is expected to be at least 10 years.

Highlighting some of the green strategies employed, the CAD-based images below provide a bird’s-eye view of the fitout design.