Step Two: Securing Support

Adequate cross sectoral support will be critical to the success of the programme. Essentially support needs to be both top down and bottom up. Each organisation has a unique culture and some organisations adapt faster to change than others, all these parameters should be given consideration when seeking support for the programme.

Senior management must decide to tackle waste and commit the necessary resources: Time (their own & other staff) and Finance.

The organisation could express its commitment by creating an environmental policy or statement that will guide the organisation’s activities in relation to the environment.

An environmental policy should:

• Briefly describe the organisation’s activities and significant environmental aspects,
• State a commitment to continually improving environmental performance and waste prevention,
• Provide a framework for reviewing environmental objectives and targets,
• Top management should sign & date the policy.