At last night's workshop, the 'set your vision' activity got everyone thinking about WHY they want to be sustainable, HOW to approach it and WHAT they might do. The Post-it notes in the photo aren't easy to read, so we've summarised some of the main points below (including a compilation of thoughts raised throughout the workshop).

WHY be more sustainable?

• Leave a legacy for the next generation
• Clean water in the local waterways
• Reduce landfill waste and pollution
• Future for kids to play outside and enjoy nature
• Ensure the resilience of our industry
• Learn how to do things better and feel better about it
• Reduce waste and use fewer resources
• Boost awareness for all stakeholders
• Have a positive impact by motivating others
• Save $$$, increase profitability
• Reach the right customers

HOW might you go about it?

• Learn about issues and strategies, and educate others
• Put sustainability on the agenda and determine the business case
• Use resources like Green Street to learn, plan and act
• Develop self-awareness and stay motivated (WHY)
• Involve staff & supply chain – find their WHY, collaborate on ideas, provide training
• Communicate with stakeholders (what do THEY want or expect?)
• Make operational changes, review or redesign processes
• Use resources more efficiently
• Explore new technologies and processes
• Question assumptions, be flexible/adaptive and open to new ideas
• Collaborate to share ideas, overcome barriers, celebrate wins
• Plan and set targets to aim for

WHAT might you do, make or provide?

• Education and info sessions for staff, customers, suppliers, other stakeholders
• Audit and measure waste, energy and resources
• Recycling schemes
• Process efficiencies (e.g. transport, production, communication, packaging, customer service)
• Circular economy trading – exchanging waste/resources
• Innovative products/services (new tech, materials, processes, sales channels)
• Be a role model for sustainability practices (via services, projects, actions)
• Get funding to implement initiatives or buy eco-efficient equipment
• Sustainability Policy, Vision/Values, Business case, Action Plan
• Marketing – promoting the benefits of sustainability to customers and other stakeholders