3. Preferred purchasing


Using products and services that minimise waste and have minimal environmental impact supports the environmental sustainability of the business, often reduces costs and may bring PR /marketing opportunities.

Best Practice
A.

Products and services that minimise waste and have minimal environmental impact are purchased and / or used by the business. For example:

  • Light weight bottles
  • Bottles produced from green glass
  • Bottles produced primarily from recycled glass
  • Re-used, recycled, biodegradable or compostable packaging
  • Barrels produced from sustainable sources

No minimum standard guideline has been defined for Preferred purchasing.