RETAIL LEASES ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY INCLUSIONS Issue The following is an outline of proposed requirements for retail tenants in support

of campus environmental sustainability. Background The majority of waste collected in UNSWs common areas and public places originates from retailers, in particular food retailers. The UNSW community wants campus retailers to reduce packaging, recycle and reduce waste. UNSW Sustainability has therefore developed these potential inclusions for commercial retail property leases. These specifications are based on:

NSW Government Sustainable Property Guide worksheet <www.environment.nsw.gov.au/resources/.../09129SPG wsheet3.3B.pdf> Corporate Realty, Design and Management Institute of America <www.squarefootage.net>. University of Adelaide tenancy conditions for 6 Green Star Innova Building. Consultation with student groups and staff feedback.

Food Waste Under UNSWs new waste and recycling contract arrangements food retailers are asked to separate food waste from back of house operations and to place this in food waste bins as directed by UNSWs Retail Manager and/or UNSWs Waste Manager. Food waste is to be removed by the Retailer at regular intervals during the day into the appropriate waste areas provided. UNSWs waste and recycling service provider will collect food waste from these areas. Food Donation Wherever possible unused food that is still safe to eat should be donated to food rescue organisations such as OzHarvest instead of disposed of as food waste. UNSW Retailers are encouraged to use OzHarvests food donation guidelines: <http://www.ozharvest.org/donatefood.asp? blockID=1693> Cooking Oil Any excess oil must be presented for collection as directed for processing into bio-diesel. Food outlets that use cooking oil must not use trans fats. Retail Packaging UNSWs waste management goals include the reduction of disposable and non-recyclable retail packaging. UNSW therefore requires that retailers: Food packaging must be minimised, use recycled content and be recyclable. Napkins where provided must be made from recycled and recyclable material. Takeaway utensils are to be reusable or recyclable and of a high quality and suit their intended purpose. UNSW must approve all retailers packaging. Retailers may only provide plastic bags separately at a cost (see below).

Waste and Recycling All retailers are required to: - Prepare a written Waste Management Plan explaining what efforts they are making to reduce waste and support recycling and re-use. - Separate recyclable material into appropriate bins as directed. - Actively support UNSWs efforts to educate the UNSW community to separate recyclable material into appropriate bins as directed. All waste receptacles to be thoroughly washed daily. - All waste receptacles to be covered with an appropriate lid at all times. - All in store rubbish to be kept out of customer view. - No waste to be left in store overnight. - No waste or debris to be left in corridors, door or walkways or in public areas. Plastic Bags UNSW discourages the use of non-biodegradable plastic bags. If it is a retailer provides a plastic bag to customers they must be biodegradable and be sold for consideration, in other words sold and paid for separately. Sustainability Where applicable all retailers will: - Recycle and actively minimise waste. - Implement operational practices that reduce the consumption of energy and water. - Serve locally sourced, seasonal produce. Discounts for re-usable cups In late 2010 a campus wide waste audit found that more than 3% of our general waste is disposable coffee cups. That is equivalent to 40 tonnes of UNSWs annual waste. All retailers that serve coffee or hot beverages must offer a discount of at least 10 cents per cup for customers bringing a re-usable cup, such as a KeepCup. Fair Trade products Where applicable all retailers in the sale of coffee or chocolate operating on UNSWs Kensington and Paddington campus must sell or serve one or more Fair Trade products. Supporting cultural and dietary diversity All food retailers must provide food to cater for cultural and dietary diversity by meeting a range of dietary requirements, (such as vegetarian, halal, kosher, nut free, gluten free and dairy free) and label food appropriately. Cleaning products When cleaning retail outlets all retailers shall: Avoid the use of chemicals wherever possible through the use of micro fibre cloths and new technologies such as electro statically charged water; - Eliminate unnecessary procedures such as the annual stripping, sealing and polishing of floors and replacing with a simple 'seal and buff' procedure; - Use Good Environmental Choice Australia certified cleaning products, or products that meet the UNSW specification; - Use chemical dispensing systems that minimise chemical usage and cleaning staff exposure to chemicals. - Use recycled content paper products. Refer to Green Building Council guidelines: -

http://www.gbca.org.au/ Equipment UNSW requires that retailers: - Improve carbon efficiency. - Use five star energy rated equipment. Refer Green Building Council guidelines http://www.gbca.org.au/ Aaron Magner UNSW Sustainability