Tools and guides

Our tools and guides are available to help South Australian businesses improve environmental practices and performance, and transition to a more circular economy. Green Industries SA staff are also available to provide assistance – please contact us about the tools, guides, or other sustainability matters to see what we can do for your business. Grant funding may be available for eligible projects. 

Aged Care Waste and Recycling Better Practice Guide

To assist the aged care sector to improve and work towards better practice waste and...

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Energy Demand Management – SA Wineries

Energy costs, on average, account for 15 percent of total winery operational costs, and electricity...

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Environmental Management Plan Guidelines – Wineries (2018)

The Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Guidelines for South Australian Wineries was developed by Green Industries...

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Festival City ADL – Climate Action Roadmap

The Festival City ADL (FCA) Leading Environmental Sustainability and Responsible Practice – Climate Action Roadmap articulates...

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Independent Brewers Sustainability Guide

The Independent Brewers Association (IBA), with support from Green Industries SA's Business Sustainability Program, have launched a...

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Lean Production Resources – Wineries

Green Industries SA has supported the South Australian wine industry to assist with the uptake...

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Mixed Use Developments

This Waste Management Better Practice Guide for Residential and Mixed Use Developments (the Guide) is...

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Motor Trades Waste Management Info Sheets

Green Industries SA partnered with Motor Trade Association of SA in 2017 and developed this...

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SA Better Practice Guide: Sustainable Kerbside Services

The SA Better Practice Guide: Sustainable Kerbside Services provides practical information and tools to SA...

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SAIR Food Waste and Recycling Strategy 2021-2025

This SAIR Food Waste & Recycling Strategy is prepared for our Foodland and IGA stores....

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Treated timber and the need for alternatives

What is treated timber?Treated timber is commonly used as a trellis for grape vines, orchards,...

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Waste and Recycling at Events and Venues

There are 5 main components to a successful and effective waste management strategy at your...

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Waste and Recycling: Business Essentials (2021)

An introduction to managing waste across your business. Topics include:Understanding your wasteWaste management principlesLandfill bansBreakdown...

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Waste and Recycling: Cafe and Restaurant Basics (2021)

Information for cafes and restaurants looking to improve waste and recycling practices. Includes information on...

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Waste and Recycling: Office Basics (2021)

Information for people working in or managing offices in SA. Includes information on the waste...

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Waste and Recycling: Office Case Study (2021)

Green Industries SA’s office on Waymouth Street, Adelaide, shares a building with the Department for...

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Waste and Recycling: Procurement and Contracts (2021)

The waste and recycling procurement guidelines  provide information on how and when to consider changes...

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Whey Processing Options

Green Industries SA partnered with Dairy SA to deliver The Whey Forward for Niche Dairy...

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Winery Energy Saver Toolkit

The 2014 Winery Energy Saver Toolkit (WEST) is designed to help you identify, prioritise and action...

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