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Waste recycling and procurement

The NSW Government Sustainability Policy incorporates the existing Waste Reduction and Purchasing Policy (WRAPP)

It also sets new requirements for all budget-dependent agencies to purchase products and appliances where relevant, available and fit for purpose, with:

• a minimum 4-star rating under the Minimum Energy Performance Standards Scheme (MEPS) and/or
• a minimum of 4-star rating under the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards Scheme (WELS) or Smart Approved WaterMark products and services (for outdoor use).
• a minimum of 85% of all copy paper purchased by NSW Government in 2014 to contain recycled content
• all agencies, from the commencement of the 2008/09 financial year, to specify inclusion of at least one recycled content option as part of each publication quote sought.

See how to comply with WRAPP and report on progress.