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The National Packaging Covenant

Action Plan Four Progress Report

January 2004 to December 2004

The National Packaging Covenant

Contents

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Executive summary 3 Qenos and the NPC Stewardship Categories 4 Action Plan 4 Progress versus Commitments 6 Action Plan 4 Activities – Summary Table 17 Contact Details 20 Appendix 1 – Ownership of Ongoing Action Plan 4 Items 21

The National Packaging Covenant - Qenos

Executive summary Qenos is the sole manufacturer of polyethylene in Australia. We also manufacture polypropylene, olefins and BR rubber in addition to distributing a wide range of specialty products. The Qenos Action Plan commitments are made to facilitate the ongoing reduction in environmental impact of our products and our processes. Qenos is pleased to be a part of the National Packaging Covenant, which represents the next generation of environmental thinking. We recognise the inherent value in this innovative program with its shared involvement of all members of the packaging chain. We are working with our customers and other members of the chain to realise the mutual benefits offered by the National Packaging Covenant and to reduce waste in line with the principles of Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. This submission contains Qenos progress versus our fourth action plan that has been extended to end of Covenant MK1. This report covers the January 2004 to December 2004 period. Qenos’ National Packaging Covenant programs are becoming embedded into standard business goal setting and reporting processes. Qenos’ fourth plan builds on our achievements and works toward a sustainable future. Qenos’ commitments in our Action Plans fall into the following categories. These reflect the wide range of Qenos activities and align with both internal and external stakeholders. Action Areas:

1.0 Qenos Production and Continuous Process Improvement 2.0 Distribution 3.0 Working with Our Customers 4.0 Working with Recyclers 5.0 Working with Industry and Researchers 6.0 Education and the Community 7.0 Support for Kerbside Recycling

Reporting in the above areas is made available to the National Packaging Covenant Council in this document. However, some activities, particularly those relating to specific customer projects and commercially sensitive internal plans, will remain commercial in confidence and have not been disclosed as a matter of course. Further information may be made available to the Covenant Council on request. Thanks go to the action item owners across all areas of Qenos for providing the data and information for this report.

Qenos and the Packaging Covenant Stewardship Categories This section describes how the National Packaging Covenant product stewardship categories, where appropriate, have been addressed in Qenos’ action plans. Packaging Design Qenos is a raw material supplier therefore packaging design is not core to our business, however Qenos works with our customers on elements of their packaging design including material selection and optimisation. Research Qenos is continuously working with our customers, with recyclers and industry in support of programs for recycling and waste reduction, and to optimise packaging solutions. Qenos is able to contribute significant polymer technical expertise. Qenos personnel also access shareholder expertise and regularly hold formal technology exchanges with international experts, gathering data on technology advances including the use of recycle in value adding applications. Qenos contribute relevant data to industry research such as studies into raw material use, packaging and recycling. Qenos’ product development system includes a series of electronic prompts to ensure that consideration is given to the National Packaging Covenant Principles and the environment, throughout scoping and developmental stages of projects. The covenant principles are generally consistent with “better product” demands for efficiency and effectiveness and hence easy to apply.

Production Qenos manufacturing facilities are continuously monitoring the energies and materials used and any wastes generated. Production teams are involved in implementation of improvements for example, waste minimisation programs, sourcing outlets for generated scrap and reworking material where possible. Qenos also has commitments to Greenhouse Challenge and the implementation of Environmental Improvement Plans.

Disposal Qenos provide customers with options for Qenos product packaging, actively promoting and supporting our customers to convert to bulk to eliminate bags. Qenos bags are made from recyclable polyethylene and options are available for customers to recycle Qenos plastic bags. Where product is supplied in semi bulk packaging, the Qenos bulkerbags are returnable.

Distribution Qenos endeavours to reduce the impact of the distribution of Qenos product by the provision of bulk packaging where possible. Qenos packaging and distribution operations have systems in place to track and report product losses with a view to continuous improvement. Qenos has onging projects to implement packaging improvements, supporting principles of the Packaging Code of Practice, including down gauging, and logistics rationalisations.

Labeling In those cases where bagged product is supplied, Qenos product bags are made of recyclable polyethylene. Implemented during Qenos’ first year as Covenant signatory, 100% of Qenos bags display appropriate plastics identifier code for ease of identification and sorting for recycling. Market Development As a raw material supplier, Qenos work with its customers on their developments to aid expansion of markets for recyclable materials and products containing recyclate.

Education Qenos continues with its commitment to educate and inform local communities, schools and industry stakeholders. This has taken many forms including: providing education material to schools; support for various exhibitions and events; speeches and presentations on recycling and maintaining involvement in relevant industry associations.

Millie (the Milk Bottle) and Ollie meet guests at Qenos Open Day 2004.

Action Plan Four Achievement Versus Commitments (January 04 – December 04) 1.0 Qenos Production and Continuous Process Improvement

1.1 Continue with Greenhouse Challenge membership, targeting and monitoring further Greenhouse gas abatement activity at Qenos.

Measure: Greenhouse Challenge reports submitted as required Achievement: Qenos submitted two Greenhouse Challenge reports during 2004. The Altona report was submitted in April 04 for the calendar year and the Botany report for the 2003 financial year was submitted in August 04.

1.2 Continue to implement the Environmental Improvement Plans for both Altona and Botany Qenos sites. A number of the items included in the Environmental Improvement Plans run over a multi-year time frame and will not be completed in the timeframe of this Action Plan. Progress against these action items will be carried over to future Action Plans as appropriate.

Measure: Implement EIP 2004 actions Achievement: 11 of the Altona EIP 2004 items have been completed and 1 item will carry over into 2005. The next Altona EIP is being developed while the environmental action plan for 2005 has been defined and approved by the Victorian EPA. 11 of the Botany EIP 2004 items have been completed and 4 items postponed to 2005 period. All postposed items were assessed against risk. Progress in implementing EIP actions has been monitored and is regularly reported to Environment Monitoring Team members.

1.3 - Item complete Year 2

1.4 Plant scrap from the polyethylene plants will continue to be monitored and minimised. Scrap will continue to be sold to recyclers for reprocessing in preference to being sent to landfill.

Measure: Amount of scrap sold Achievement: There has been 1006 tonnes of polymer scrap sold from Qenos polyethylene operations.

1.5 In the BR rubber plant, start up and non-first grade material will be

reincorporated into the process, at levels controlled so as not to impact on the technical properties of the final product. Qenos will measure the quantities of start up and non-first grade rubber reused in this way.

Measure: Amount of start up and non-first grade rubber reincorporated Achievement: The amount of potential second grade BR rubber reincorporated was 7.3% of total production. Reincorporated start up material made up 4.6% of total production. 96% of the start up and non-first grade rubber was either reprocessed or with negotiation, went to customers. The remaining volume was unable to be salvaged; this volume made up less than 0.5% of total production.

1.6 Ensure regular communication and updates with key internal stakeholders, including the senior management team and shareholders.

Measure: Regular updates on progress Achievement: There have been informal updates given on the status of the packaging covenant, relevant industry issues and Qenos’ action plan. The NPC newsletter, reviews and industry bulletins have been distributed electronically and the Product development and sales and marketing teams have been kept informed of publication of company Action Plans and reports via Packaging Council Web site.

2.0 Distribution

2.1 Qenos key strategy in packaging for the Polyolefins business is to continue to favour and increase the supply to customers of bulk packaged product. This reduces the packaging involved to reusable steel containers, containing only a recyclable polyethylene liner, rather than pallets of material packed in individual bags, or semi bulk containers. Measure: Change in % domestic sales packed in bulk Achievement: There was 5% increase in domestic sales in bulk from previous period.

2.2 Where bulk supply is not appropriate, semi-bulk packaging will be made available. This semibulk packaging uses returnable bulkerbags, rather than multi-bag pallets, reducing waste. Measure: Change in % of domestic sales packed in semibulk

Change in % of domestic sales packed in bulkerbag

Achievement: Domestic sales packed in semibulk decreased by 1% in reporting period. Domestic sales packed in bulkerbags decreased by 1%. Of the domestic sales in semibulk all were in returnable bulkerbags. During this period we have finalised a semibulk packaging rationalisation program and have rationalised out the use of non-reusable resin packs and octabins. Qenos bulkerbags can be returned by customers to Qenos for recycling.

2.3 Continue to implement downgauging of Qenos bags in line with the Reduce principle. Measure: % reduction in the average gauge of bag rewind Achievement: The program to implement further significant down gauging has involved formulation developments, evaluations and customer trials. Significant delays were encountered with supplier withdrawing the polymer grade that initial film formulation trials had been using. The process for approval of the down gauged film is still underway. This program to be finalised in the first half of 2005 and will deliver significant down gauging of average bag rewind.

2.4 Product losses at offsite packaging sites and transport companies will be

regularly measured and monitored with a view to continuous reduction. Material lost in this way will be sold as scrap for alternate use and recycling in preference to going to landfill.

Measure: % packaging scrap rate Achievement: Packaging scrap levels were monitored on monthly basis and were less than or equal to the target of 0.2% for each month of the reporting period. 100% of the scrap generated was sold to recyclers.

2.5 The Qenos Elastomers business will continue to pack into reusable steel crates for domestic sales.

Measure: % domestic sales sold in reusable crates

Achievement: 100% of Qenos BR production for domestic sales has been sold in reusable crates in this period. These crates are used on average 50 times, at which time they are reconditioned and returned to service. This continues to be the most effective way of eliminating packaging waste for the Qenos Elastomers business.

2.6 Where economically and technically feasible, Qenos will utilise returnable crate technology for imported SBR rubber.

Measure: Amount of SBR rubber imported in returnable crates Achievement: There has been 5226 tonne of SBR imported in returnable crates in the reporting period. This is 94.8% of the total SBR imported.

Qenos have offered all SBR customers returnable crates and are capable of supplying 100% in returnable packaging; it is unlikely that the remaining customers will convert as investment is required to handle the imported reusable packs.

2.7 - 2.10 Items completed

2.11 Implement logistics rationalisation program including the filling of empty

containers prior to relocation interstate. Resulting in significant reduced energy in distribution and resultant transport greenhouse emissions.

Measure: % reduction in empty container movements interstate Achievement: There were 501 empty container movements by rail in this period and 100 by sea. There were no empty container movements in the previous reporting period however during this period there has been a significant change in Qenos’ geographic sales patterns, the resultant planning and inventory changes have created suboptimal container balances. Plans have been devised and implemented to rectify the container imbalance and minimise empty container movements.

2.12 – Item completed 2003

2.13 Investigate feasibility of down gauging container liners for bulk packaged product and if feasible implement.

Measure: Assess feasibility and develop plans. Achievement: The investigation has been completed with the initial concept for this down gauging process, utilising new formulation technology, deemed not currently feasible. An alternate plan has been established and commercial trials for the first stage of this program commenced during this reporting period.

2.14 Measure and investigate unnecessary stock movements and implement

corrective actions to reduce occurrences.

Measure: Change in tonnes unnecessary stock movements Achievement: A manual system to track unnecessary interstate stock movements has been implemented during the reporting period and identified a number of improvement opportunities. Unnecessary stock movements have already been reduced by 5% in the second half of 2004 and a software solution to further minimise these unnecessary stock movements is being developed.

2.15 Implement new container park facility at Yennora reducing the double

handling of containers from Botany, to current container storage at Port Botany and then to Yennora for packaging. This will also reduce forklift movements around the Yennora site as proposed container park is closer to packaging line.

Measure: Implementation of Yennora Container Park Number of container double handling movements eliminated Achievement: This project has progressed with required council approvals for this facility being granted. The implementation target is mid 2005.

2.16 Maximise product movement by sea to domestic customers to reduce rail and/or truck product movement. Measure: Change in % of stock movement by sea Achievement: New procedures for the movement of stock from Melbourne to Perth by sea have been implemented and increased the amount moved by sea by 300%. This increase has revealed a problem with limited availability of sea freight between Melbourne and Perth, which may limit future improvements. Work has commenced to increase the movements of stock from Sydney to Perth and from Melbourne to Townsville by sea. Trial movements from Melbourne to Townsville have commenced late in the reporting period.

2.17 Investigate options for rail transport of packaged product from Sydney to Brisbane.

Measure: Internal report issued, including plans to implement if feasible. Achievement: Investigation proved rail transport of packaged product would not be feasible as would require use of rail wagons that are not readily available.

2.18 Investigate root causes of futile deliveries of product to customers and implement reduction plans. Measure: Change in the number of futile deliveries Achievement: System to monitor and report futile deliveries on a monthly basis has been implemented in the reporting period. There were a total of 64 futile deliveries for 2004, however the number of futile deliveries decreased by at least 14% each quarter.

2.19 Minimise small, frequent deliveries to customers. July 2003 Qenos implemented "Customer Service Delivery Standards" which included incentives for customers to take delivery of full truck loads of packaged products. This will enable Qenos' carrier partner to progress a long term fleet change program and reduce the truck movements involved in delivery of Qenos product.

Measure: % change in average delivery size Achievement: Following the introduction of Qenos' Customer Service Delivery Standards, the average delivery size has increased by 20%.

3.0 Our Customers

3.1 Work with, encourage and support our customers to implement National Packaging Covenant principles, actions and responsibilities, including investigation of downgauging opportunities. Measure: Actions taken in projects identified Achievement: There has been progress in a number of relevant projects with joint activity between Qenos and other parties. This work is confidential.

4.0 Working with Recyclers

4.1 Encourage and work with customers and the recycling industry to develop recycling options for packaging materials made from products manufactured by Qenos.

Measure: Progress on identified projects Achievement: There has been progress on specific projects. The activities and outcomes are confidential.

In working these projects there is often involvement from parties from all aspects of the manufacturing supply chain. ie. raw materials (Qenos), Qenos customers/processors, recyclers and materials scientists.

4.2 Act as a resource for setting appropriate standards for polyethylene and polypropylene recyclate.

Measure: Respond where reasonable and where resources allow to requests for assistance. Achievement: Qenos has responded to all approaches seeking technical input from Qenos as both a polyethylene and polypropylene supplier, in a timely manner. We have been able to respond to these by providing basic information and confirming the accuracy of the data being tested with us.

5.0 Working with Industry, and Researchers

5.1 Continue to support relevant industry programs for recycling and waste reduction, particularly in the area of polyethylene and polypropylene. This is likely to be in areas where Qenos can add specialist value, e.g. polymer technology expertise.

Measure: Programs supported

Involvement through PACIA in relevant recycling activities

Achievement: We have been involved in programs in this area. In most cases we have given technical input to, or reviewed, project plans and reports. During the reporting period Qenos have been involved in the significant progress of the KRG supported project: Technical Assessment of PP PCW Recycling. This program is being worked with other members of the supply chain.

5.2 Involvement in appropriate industry bodies, including PACIA, at a committee

level or for specific meetings, where Qenos personnel can add value and support relevant waste reduction, Covenant promotion or recycling projects.

Measure: Activities carried out Achievement: Qenos has representatives at the board level of PACIA and in each of the four industry councils, with Qenos personnel being chairpersons for 2 of these councils. Involvement includes meetings as well as email and other written correspondence and activities on issues such as environmental management, waste reduction, Covenant promotion and recycling projects. Qenos have also provided input into the review of the National Packaging Covenant through participation in a focus group, interviews and surveys.

5.3 Act as a resource for industry bodies and researchers in areas where polyethylene information is required, e.g. contribution of information to life cycle analysis studies

Measure: Respond where resources allow to requests for information Achievement: Qenos have responded to all approaches in this period, in a timely manner. Qenos has been able to respond to all in providing basic information and confirming the data for which review was sought.

6.0 Education and the Community

6.1 Make the Qenos Covenant Action Plan 4 and Year 3 Report available via the Qenos website

Measure: Plan and report available Achievement: The Qenos Covenant Action Plans and Reports have been made available on the Qenos website along with additional information providing links to the Packaging Council of Australia website where interested parties can access full details of the National Packaging Covenant, its principles, members and activities.

6.2 Continue to sponsor the education of school communities and industry via plant tours and provision of information outlining Qenos recycling activities and encouraging recycling of materials made or supplied by Qenos.

Measure: Number of tours held

Achievement: There have been a total of 18 formal plant tours held within the reporting period. Qenos also hosted an Open Day in October 2004 giving large number of interested guests the opportunity to learn about Qenos processes, end products, environmental programs, recycling initiatives and health and safety developments. Qenos is directly involved with 11 local schools, providing them with information on our activities and with CD-rom’s of the Ollie Recycles program. Qenos sponsored the Ollie Recycles program, along with other PACIA members.

6.3 Continue the consultation and communication program with the community in Altona through the Altona Complex Neighbourhood Consultative Group (ACNCG) on Qenos environmental performance.

Measure: Number of meetings held Achievement: There have been 6 ACNCG meetings held with members of the community, complex and regulators over the reporting period. During this reporting period the ACNCG have launched very informative website. www.ACNCG.info

6.4 Continued participation with Altona community representatives in the

Environmental Monitoring Team process to monitor specific EIP activities

Measure: Number of meetings held Achievement: There have been 7 EMT meetings in the reporting period covering Qenos activities at all Altona sites.

6.5 Continue the consultation and communication program with the Botany community

Measure: Number of meetings held Achievement: There have been 3 meetings within the period, of the Botany Industrial Park Community Consultative Committee (BIPCCC).

7.0 Kerbside Recycling

7.1 Qenos will support Kerbside Recycling through an appropriate financial contribution in accordance with transitional funding arrangements set out in the National Packaging Covenant.

Measure: Contribution made to transitional funding Achievement: Qenos has contributed to the National Packaging Covenant transition fund as per the schedule.

Plan 4 Activities – Summary Table (Jan – Dec 2004)

Qenos Initiative Measure Plan 4 Achievements Action Item ongoing

1.0 Qenos Production and Continuous Improvement 1.1 Continue Greenhouse Challenge membership

Report submitted

2 reports submitted & Greenhouse challenge commitment reaffirmed

1.2 Implement Environmental Improvement Plans

Implement actions

22 EIP 2004 actions completed

1.3 Item completed Year 2

1.4 Scrap from the polyethylene plants to be sold to recyclers in preference to being sent to landfill

Amount of scrap sold (landfill avoided)

1006 tonnes

1.5 Reincorporate non-first grade BR rubber into process

Amount of start up and non-first grade rubber reprocessed

96% start-up and non-first grade rubber reincorporated or sold

1.6 Ensure regular communication and updates with key internal stakeholders

Regular updates on progress

Informal updates

2.0 Distribution 2.1 Favour bulk packaging Change in %

domestic sales in bulk

6% increase bulk domestic sales

2.2 Make available semi-bulk and multi-use bulkerbags

Change in % domestic semibulk sales and change in % domestic bulkerbag sales

1% decrease semibulk domestic sales, 1% decrease domestic sales in returnable bulkerbags.

2.3 Progress downgauging opportunities for Qenos bags

% reduction in average rewind gauge

Approval process underway, revised target mid 2005. Reduction expected 18%

2.4 Product losses at offsite packaging and transport sites

Losses monitored and reported, % scrap rate

Met monthly target scrap rate < 0.2% 100% sold to recyclers

2.5 Domestic SBR rubber packed into reusable crates

% domestic sales sold in reusable crates

100% domestic sales in reusable crates

2.6 Returnable crates for imported SBR rubber

Amount of rubber imported in returnable crates

5226 tonnes in returnable crates 94.8% of SBR imports in returnable crates

2.7- 2.10 Items

completed Year 3


2.11 Implement logistics rationalisation reducing empty container movements

% reduction in empty container movements

601 empty container movements for period

2.12

Item completed Year 3

2.13 Investigate feasibility of downgauging container liners for bulk packaged product.

Assess feasibility and develop plans

Alternate plan developed and commenced

2.14 Monitor and investigate unnecessary product movements.

% change tonnes unnecessary movements

5% reduction in second half of 2004

2.15 Implement Container Park at Yennora

Number of container double handling eliminated

Project approvals received, revised target mid 2005

2.16 Maximise product movements by sea

Change in % stock moved by sea

300% increase stock movements by sea on Melb – Perth route.

2.17 Investigate options for rail transport packaged goods to Brisbane ex Sydney

Assess feasibility and develop plans

Investigation complete, implementation not feasible

Item completed

2.18 Futile product deliveries

% change in number of futile deliveries

Decreased each quarter of 2004 by at least 14%.

2.19 Minimise small, frequent deliveries

% change in average delivery size

20% increase in delivery size since new standards implemented.

3.0 Our Customers 3.1 Work with, encourage and support our customers to implement National Packaging Covenant Actions and responsibilities

Actions taken in projects identified

Progress in relevant projects – details confidential

4.0 Work with Recyclers 4.1 Encourage and work with customers and the recycling industry to develop recycling options for Qenos manufactured products used in packaging materials

Progress on identified projects

Progress in projects – details confidential

4.2 Act as a resource for setting appropriate standards for polyethylene and polypropylene recyclate

Respond where reasonable and where resources allow to requests for assistance

Responded to several approaches


5.0 Work with Industry and Researchers 5.1 Continue to support relevant industry programs for recycling and waste reduction, particularly in the area of polyethylene and polypropylene

Programs supported


Provided input into programs Involvement through PACIA in recycling, reduction and other activities KRG PP PCW project

5.2 Involvement in appropriate industry bodies including PACIA

Activities carried out

PACIA involvement at board level and on each of 4 industry councils

5.3 Act as resource for industry bodies and researchers where polyethylene information is requested

Respond where resources allow to requests for information

Responded to approaches for information

6.0 Education and the Community 6.1 Make Qenos NPC Action Plan and Report available from Qenos website

Year 3 Report and Plan 4 availability

Qenos website hold plans and reports along with links to Packaging Council website

6.2 Continue to sponsor education of community through tours and provision of information encouraging recycling of materials made or supplied by Qenos

Number of tours held

18 formal plant tours Open Day October 04

6.3 Continue consultation and communication program with the community in Altona through ACNCG

Number of meetings held

6 ACNCG meetings

6.4 Continue participation with Altona community representatives in the Environmental Monitoring Team Process


7 EMT meetings

6.5 Continue community consultation program with Botany community


3 BIPCCC meetings

7.0 Kerbside Recycling 7.1 Support Kerbside Recycling through appropriate financial contribution to transitional funding

Contribution made to transitional funding –as per schedule

Contact Details

Qenos is fully committed to an active program working with key stakeholders – our customers, the community, regulators, employees and others. For comments or questions regarding our Action Plan, please contact:

Qenos Pty Ltd 251 Maidstone Street, Altona, Vic 3018 Ph 03 9258 7333 Fax 03 9369 6624 http://www.qenos.com Contact: Packaging Covenant Coordinator

[email protected]

Appendix 1 – Ownership of Ongoing Action Plan 4 Items Qenos Initiative Measurement Program Owner

1.1 Continue Greenhouse Challenge membership

Actions implemented and reports submitted as required

Environmental Affairs Advisor

1.2 Implement Environmental Improvement Plans

Implement actions Environmental Affairs Advisor

1.3 Item deleted

1.4 Scrap from the polyethylene plants to be sold to recyclers in preference to being sent to landfill

Amount of scrap sold Plant Business Forums & Logistics Manager

1.5 Reincorporate non-first grade BR rubber into process.

Amount of scrap rubber, reprocessed sold or disposed of

Elastomers Process Planner

1.6 Ensure regular communication and updates with key internal stakeholders

Regular updates on progress NPC Coordinator

2.1 Favour bulk packaging % change in domestic sales in bulk

Logistics Manager

2.2 Favour multiuse bulkerbags % change in domestic semibulk sales; % change in domestic bulkerbag sales

Logistics Manager

2.3 Progress downgauging opportunities for Qenos bags

% reduction in average rewind gauge

Logistics Service Manager

2.4 Product losses at offsite packaging and transport sites

% scrap rate

Packaging Team via Logistics Manager

2.5 Domestic SBR rubber packed into reusable crates

% domestic sales sold in reusable crates

Product Manager

2.6 Returnable crates for imported SBR rubber

Amount of rubber imported in returnable crates

Product Manager

2.7 - 2.10 Items deleted

2.11 Implement logistics rationalisation reducing empty container movements

% empty container movements interstate

Logistics Manager

2.12 Item deleted

2.13 Progress downgauging container liners for bulk packaged product.

% reduction in average liner gauge

Logistics Manager

2.14 Monitor and investigate unnecessary product movements.

% change tonnes unnecessary movements

Logistics Manager

Qenos Initiative Measurement Program Owner

2.15 Implement Container Park at Yennora

Container Park implemented Number of container double handling eliminated

Logistics Manager

2.16 Maximise product movements by sea

Change in % stock moved by sea

Logistics Manager

2.17 Item deleted

2.18 Futile product deliveries % Change in number of futile deliveries

Logistics Manager (Account Managers)

2.19 Minimise small, frequent deliveries

% change in average delivery size

Logistics Manager

3.1 Work with, encourage and support our customers to implement National Packaging Covenant Actions and responsibilities

Actions taken in projects identified

National Sales Manager & Product Development Manager

4.1 Encourage and work with customers and the recycling industry to develop recycling options for Qenos manufactured products used in packaging materials

Progress on identified projects.

Product Development Manager

4.2 Act as a resource for setting appropriate standards for polyethylene and polypropylene recyclate

Respond where reasonable and where resources allow to requests for assistance


5.1 Continue to support relevant industry programs for recycling and waste reduction, particularly in the area of polyethylene and polypropylene

Programs supported


Product Development Manager & Product Technology Manager

5.2 Involvement in appropriate industry bodies including PACIA

Activities carried out CEO, General Manager Commerical, Product Technology Manager & Community Relations Manager

5.3 Act as resource for industry bodies and researchers where polyethylene information is requested

Respond where resources allow to requests for information


6.1 Make Qenos NPC Action Plan available from Qenos website

Progress Report on Plan 4 available

Corporate Affairs Officer & NPC Coordinator

6.2 Continue to sponsor education through tours and provision of information encouraging recycling

Number of tours held Community Relations Manager & Corporate Affairs Officer

Qenos Initiative Measurement Program Owner

6.3 Continue consultation and communication program with the community in Altona through ACNCG

Number of meetings held Environmental Affairs Advisor & Community Relations Manager

6.4 Continue participation with Altona community representatives in the Environmental Monitoring Team Process

Number of meetings held Environmental Affairs Advisor

6.5 Continue community consultation program with Botany community

Number of meetings held Community Relations Manager

7.1 Support Kerbside Recycling through appropriate financial contribution to transitional funding

Contribution made to transitional funding

NPC Coordinator

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