Reducing waste to landfill in Australia

The teams at Thiess’ Hazelmere and Darra workshops implemented initiatives in 2023 to reduce their waste to landfill. The team at Hazelmere returned pallet cartons to their supplier for reuse. “Returning up to 20 of these cartons every month not only minimises landfill waste but also conserves valuable resources” said Andrew Doyle, Facility Manager.

At Darra, the workshop donated 128 timber bearing boxes during 2023 to the Centenary Men’s Shed for reuse. This initiative not only supports Thiess' waste reduction goals but also reflects a commitment to supporting local communities. Additionally, the Darra team installed six soft plastic recycling bins at the facility to provide an option for recycling of these materials. In 2023, approximately 38.5 tonnes of plastic have been prevented from entering landfill due to this effort.