Zero-waste and eco consulting
SERVICES
ZERO WASTE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT (1 MONTH)
Want to reduce your business’s or organisation’s waste generation but don’t know where to start? This package offers a tailored one-month accompaniment for you and your staff comprised of:
A waste assessment;
An action plan designed together with you and taking into account your needs, motivations and objectives;
A monitoring framework to assess progress;
A one-day sensitization training on the issue with waste for management and staff;
The provision of local eco-friendly purchasing alternatives and recycling options;
The setting up of a waste sorting station and composting station (material not included);
Infographics that you can hang up in strategic locations;
Training of management and staff on how to use a waste sorting station and how to use a composting station (if applicable);
Training of the purchasing department on Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP);
The development of a waste management S.O.P;
A final one-day consolidation and way forward training;
2 hours follow-up coaching/advice after the end of the one-month coaching period on request;
A follow-up visit and evaluation of the success of the action plan one month after the end of the accompaniment;
A feature on our website.
Expected results
Waste reduction and improved waste management;
Improved health of staff and clients;
Improved attractiveness & visibility;
Participation in the local green economy;
Awareness raising of the general public.
COACHING TOWARDS THE TRUE CERTIFICATION
As a certified TRUE advisor, we are able to support organisations operating in Cambodia in successfully implementing impactful waste reduction and diversion measures for their facility and to assist them throughout the TRUE certification process.
GBCI’s TRUE certification programme measures, improves and recognizes zero waste performance by encouraging the adoption of sustainable resource management and waste reduction practices that contribute to positive environmental, health and economic outcomes. A TRUE-certified project’s goal is to divert all solid waste from the landfill, incineration (including waste-to-energy) and the environment.
The TRUE certification programme helps projects define, pursue and achieve their zero waste goals, cutting their carbon footprint and supporting public health. The certification goes beyond diversion numbers and focuses on the upstream policies and practices that make zero waste successful in any organisation and beyond.
TRUE-certified spaces and events are environmentally responsible, more resource efficient and help turn waste into savings and additional income streams. By closing the loop, they cut greenhouse gases, manage risk, reduce litter and pollution, reinvest resources locally, create jobs and add more value for their organization and community.
TRUE-certified projects:
Save money: Waste is a sign of inefficiency and the reduction of waste reduces costs.
Progress faster: A zero waste strategy improves upon production processes and environmental prevention strategies, which can lead to larger, more innovative steps.
Support sustainability: A zero waste strategy supports the triple bottom line – people, planet and profit.
Improve material flows: A zero waste strategy uses fewer new raw materials and sends no waste materials to landfills, incineration (including waste-to-energy) and the environment.
For more information about the TRUE certification, visit: www.true.gbci.org
SENSITIZATION TRAINING ON WASTE
Not ready yet for a big commitment? Team building event to plan? Invite us in for a one-day training for you and your staff to learn more about the issue with waste and simple steps to become more eco-friendly.
The training will increase the level of knowledge about the issue of waste within your business or organisation and thereby help your company/organisation comply with new rules and regulations. Your employees will be more likely to follow best practices if they understand the importance of compliance.
The training courses consist of interactive meetings for the participants with presentations from experts and working sessions in smaller groups. The learning sessions are designed to be dynamic and participative. In that perspective, the training material comprises presentations coupled with group activities and debates allowing participants to apply and reflect on the concepts presented in the presentations. Videos are also included in some of the presentations and objects will be brought in for illustrative purposes.
Expected results
Participants have a better understanding of and are sensitized to the issue of waste;
They know about waste management in Cambodia and its limitations;
They are able to put in place simple solutions to reduce their personal waste production and to manage their waste as efficiently as possible given the constraints of the local context.
THE TWO-DAY TRAINING OF TRAINERS
If you already have a person in charge of sustainability in your company / organisation but feel that they could benefit from further training to implement impactful changes or if you would like to designate one of your staff-members to be in charge of a sustainability project, this three-day training of trainers is made for you.
The training will cover topics such as the issue with waste, an introduction to zero-waste principles and provide you with a clear roadmap on how to implement impactful and durable changes in your company/organisation.
We will also give you the keys to effectively involve and motivate your staff, to communicate effectively on your achievements, and to measure and assess your progress.
The training courses consist of interactive meetings for the participants with presentations from experts and working sessions in smaller groups. The learning sessions are designed to be dynamic and participative. In that perspective, the training material comprises presentations coupled with group activities and debates allowing participants to apply and reflect on the concepts presented in the presentations. Videos are also included in some of the presentations and objects will be brought in for illustrative purposes.
Expected results
Trainers are technically equipped to implement waste reduction measures and improve current waste management systems in the Cambodian context;
Trainers are able to conduct participative trainings on topics related to waste management;
Trainers know how to effectively communicate on environmental achievements with clients/beneficiaries, the general public and donors;
Trainers are technically equipped to design a monitoring framework and to carry out the monitoring & evaluation of an environmental project.
WASTE AUDITING
A waste audit is a visual analysis of waste quantities, composition and systems to give an overarching understanding of problems and also identify potential opportunities for your organisation. A waste assessment may be undertaken to:
Determine the quantity and type of waste being generated;
Provide a baseline against which to measure your waste reduction progress;
Measure performance against current waste plans and targets;
Identify areas of non-compliance;
Review efficiency of waste and recycling systems;
Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains;
Identify potential areas of exposure and risk.
Waste audits can reveal costly, wasteful problems but also unlock new opportunities for your business or organisation. They are essential for maximizing the effectiveness of your programmes, measuring success, and improving operations.
In other words, a waste audit is the first and possibly most important step in your waste reduction project. In this perspective, Little Green Spark will not only conduct your waste audit but also formulate tailored recommendations in terms of waste reduction, reuse, recycling and composting to allow your business or organisation to drastically reduce its waste.
Expected results
The host organisation has a clear picture of its waste output in terms of quantity and waste streams;
The host organisation is provided with a baseline against which to measure its waste reduction progress;
The host organisation is provided with clear recommendations on how to proceed to reduce its waste output and better manage its waste.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
We also offer technical support services for research, programme development, advocacy and training design on topics related to waste reduction and waste management.
This service is intended for NGOs, international organisations and cooperation agencies who are looking for consultancy services on the topic of waste in Cambodia. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the Cambodian context, we collaborate closely with our clients to develop tailored strategies that contribute to effective waste reduction and management initiatives.
We harness a multidisciplinary approach, combining environmental science, policy analysis, and community engagement strategies to address the complexities of waste reduction and management in Cambodia.
By partnering with us, your organization gains a reliable ally dedicated to creating a lasting impact on waste generation and management in Cambodia, fostering a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for all.