Tamanuiterā Marae
RD1
Matawhero
He Pānui
Ki:
TE WHĀNAU WHĀNUI
RE:
SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING POLICY
DATE:
30/06/10
The Tamanuiterā Sustainable Purchasing Policy is to encourage the use of
environmentally preferable products and services and thereby reduce our environmental
footprint.
Where possible, purchasing decisions shall favor:
 Products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air and water pollution
(e.g. locally grown organic kai)
 Products that reduce the use of chemicals that are hazardous to te taiao
and the health of whānau (e.g. biodegradable and natural cleaners)
 Products that contain recycled content (e.g. toilet paper and napkins made
from recycled paper)
 Products that reduce waste and are reusable (e.g. food covers)
 Products that serve several functions (e.g. multipurpose cleaners) and
reduce the overall number of products purchased (e.g. bulk purchases)
 Products that are recyclable or compostable (e.g. have recyclable packaging)
 Kai that is locally grown, organic, natural and supports fair-trade practices
All whānau are encouraged to actively seek out environmentally preferable products
and services for use in marae functions and operations.
SIGNED:
Mr P.Kore
DATE:
30/06/2010
RĀKAU MARAE
15 Tane Māhuta Rd
Te Wao-nui-a-Tāne
Phone: 09 222 2222
Fax: 09 333 3333
ENVIRONMENTAL PURCHASING POLICY
As a venue for large events, Rākau Marae has a significant impact on the environment through
the products and services it buys. Almost every product (e.g. cleaning materials, kai) or service
(e.g. electricity, refuse collection) has some kind of environmental impact.
By introducing environmentally conscious purchasing criteria, our marae can make a significant
contribution towards sustainability, the conservation of natural resources and the care of
Ranginui and Papatūānuku.
Wherever possible, goods purchased by the marae should be:
 Made from recycled materials or materials from sustainable sources
Support recycling and reduce the demand for new materials by purchasing products that
have recycled content (e.g. toilet paper, napkins and butchers paper)
 Reusable or recyclable
Avoid purchasing single-use, disposable items (e.g. use tuppaware and ice cream
containers, reusable food covers instead of glad wrap)
 Minimal, reusable or recyclable packaging
From an environmental perspective, the best packaging is no packaging at all but,
obviously, packaging is often required ( e.g. don’t buy fruit and veges in plastic trays, buy
in bulk)
 Biodegradable or compostable
Investigate alternatives like biodegradable products such as potato or paper plates
instead of plastic
 Energy and water efficient products
Look for the energy stars on whiteware, save water with low flow showerheads and
buying in bulk requires less transportation
 Durable, long lasting or repairable
When purchasing equipment look for high performing products as buying cheap
equipment may end up being more expensive in the long run with repairs and
replacement costs
 Non-toxic and free of harmful chemicals
Choose products that are safe for human use and don’t pollute the whenua, awa or the
air
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Where possible preference will be given to kai that is locally grown, organic, spray-
free, natural and supports fair-trade.
An easy way to approach our purchasing options is the waste reduction strategy of:
 RETHINK
Consider whether the product needs to be purchased at all (homemade drinks such as
lemonade reduce packaging such as individual plastic bottles)
 REDUCE
Use products that meet our needs but use less material and are less toxic (e.g.
concentrates and buying in bulk)
 REUSE
Choose products that can be reused many times (e.g. refillable containers, reusable food
cover)
 RECYCLE
If it can’t be repaired or reused then sort out what can be recycled (e.g. glass, steel,
aluminium, some plastics, paper and cardboard)
 COMPOST
Return resources to the whenua and help to improve soil for growing kai (e.g. compost).
The purchase of environmentally preferable products is part of our long-term commitment to
our people and our environment. We hope to create an example that encourages more of our
whānau and community to buy and use products that are better for our environment and our
future generations.
SIGNED:
DATE:
Kowhai Marae
32 Kowhai Road
Whaikowhai
Phone: 09 222 2222
Fax: 09 333 3333
ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE PURCHASING POLICY
Kowhai Marae encourages the use of environmentally preferable products and services.
By including environmental considerations in purchasing decisions, the marae can
reduce its environmental footprint and promote practices that improve the health of the
whānau, care for our natural resources, and support environmentally conscious
manufacturers.
DEFINITION
Environmentally preferable products have less impact and negative effect on the health
of our whānau and the environment. These affects can be through the extraction of raw
materials, production, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, reuse, operation,
maintenance, and disposal of the product.
SCOPE
1. Purchase products that minimise environmental impacts, toxics, pollution, and
hazards to kaimahi and the community (such as natural, non-toxic cleaning
products).
2. Purchase products that reduce waste, are refillable, reusable, recyclable, and are
long lasting (buy in bulk and concentrates, look for products that minimise
packaging).
3. Choose products that include recycled content, conserve energy and water,
reduce greenhouse gas emissions, use unbleached or chlorine-free
manufacturing processes, and use wood from sustainably harvested forests
(such as recycled napkins, paper towels, toilet paper and butchers paper).
4. Maximise the proportion of goods and services that come from local providers
with acceptable environmental practices, thereby reducing the environmental
impact of transportation wherever feasible and supporting a sustainable local
economy. (support local organic kai).
5. Seek opportunities to pool purchases with other marae and others within the
community to enhance markets for environmentally preferable products, to obtain
favorable prices, and to reduce packaging waste and transportation.
6. When outside contractors are employed ensure environmentally preferable
products are used, whenever practical (such as with paint, pest control and
cleaning products).
RESPONSIBILITY
All whānau are encouraged to actively seek out environmentally preferable products
and services for use in marae functions and operations.
ADOPTED
Committee Chair:
DATE:
Secretary:
DATE:
ĀTAAHUA MARAE
15 Pai Rawa Rd
Te Ao Nui
Phone: 09 222 2222
Fax: 09 333 3333
STATEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT POLICY
It is the policy of Ātaahua Marae to:
• Adopt practices that reduce waste by carefully choosing our products and
kai;
• Purchase products that minimise toxins, pollution, and hazards to
kaimahi and community safety;
• Purchase products that reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the
production, shipping, use and discard; and
• Purchase products that include recycled content, are durable and longlasting, conserve energy and water
PURPOSE
This Policy is adopted in order to:
• Protect the health of our whānau,
• Conserve our natural resources for future generations,
• Minimise environmental impacts such as pollution and unnecessary use
of water and energy,
• Eliminate or reduce toxins that create hazards to ringawera, our marae
whānau and pollute our whenua and awa,
• Support strong recycling markets,
• Reduce materials that are landfilled and pollute Papatūānuku
• Identify and increase the use and availability of environmentally
preferable products,
• Create a model for successfully purchasing environmentally preferable
products that encourages our whānau and community to follow suit.
SCOPE
The following are guidelines of what to look for in our purchasing decisions at
Ātaahua Marae.
Wherever possible goods should be:
• Made from recycled materials or materials from sustainable sources
• Reusable or recyclable
• Minimal, reusable or recyclable packaging
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Biodegradable
Energy efficient
Durable or repairable
Non-toxic
Goods should not:
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Contain any hazardous chemicals
Result in harmful by-products, either in use or in disposal
DEFINITIONS/EXAMPLES
1. Recycled content and recyclability
The purchasing of recycled products involves reuse and supports the
conservation of our natural resources.
 If possible choose products with recycled content, that is, products
made from materials used and discarded as waste by consumers.
 Remember that just because a product is labelled recyclable doesn't
mean that it can be recycled in Aotearoa at this time. Find out if the
product can be recycled locally.
2. Packaging
The best packaging for Papatūānuku is no packaging at all, however, packaging
is often required. Therefore:
Consider whether all the packaging is necessary.
Look for packaging made from recycled material.
Look for packaging which is recyclable.
See if the manufacturer will take the packaging back for recycling.
Look for packaging made from the least number of different materials
to aid recycling (e.g. Plastic milk bottles can be recycled but 1 litre
milk cartons can’t as they are made from both foil and plastic).
 Purchase in bulk to avoid individual packaging.
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3. Biodegradability
Products are considered biodegradable if they break down without negative
effects on the environment. Most products will biodegrade eventually, but the
deciding factors are how fast and how easily by-products can be absorbed by
the environment.
 If a product is not biodegradable, look for a substitute.
 Look for products that are biodegradable, especially if you are
disposing of them down the drain or onto the whenua.
4. Energy and natural resources use
Most products require significant amounts of energy throughout their life cycle:
in the production and harvesting of raw materials and during manufacture,
transportation, product use and disposal. Maximising energy efficiency
decreases pollution, including the generation of greenhouse gases. It also saves
money and decreases mining and transportation impacts.
 Buy products in bulk, reducing the amount of energy required for
transportation and packaging.
 Look for energy and water efficient equipment
5. Durability/repairability
Durable and repairable products tend to be better for the environment than
disposable ones, because they reduce manufacturing impacts (eg, energy use,
pollution) and save money in avoided replacement costs. These products also
result in less waste disposal and reduced shipping impacts.
 Purchase durable products over short lived ones.
 Purchase repairable products.
6. Toxicity
Toxic substances are defined as chemicals or mixtures whose manufacturing,
processing, distribution, use or disposal may present an "unreasonable risk" to
human health and the environment.
 Replace toxic products with natural substitutes whenever they are
available.
 Look for warning labels on packaging such as TOXIC, CORROSIVE,
POISON, EXPLOSIVE, CARCINOGEN, and avoid whenever possible.
Mr Taiao
Te Marae Komiti o Ātaahua Marae