Case study: CMBM Facility Services Pty Ltd
CMBM Facility Services provide expert cleaning, project management, building services, asset maintenance and grounds and facilities management for a range of industries.
CMBM Facility Services is ISO Certified in Quality, Safety and Environmental management systems. The company has been a part of the ecoBiz program since 2020 and recognised as a Star Partner.
Key initiatives to reduce energy use
- About 70 lights in the office were upgraded from double fluorescent tubes to energy efficient single LED tubes.
- Sensor lighting was installed in the amenities and kitchens.
- Sensor operated chemical dispensers control use.
- A GPS system is used to schedule cleaning and maintaining the car fleet (helping to minimise fuel consumption through efficient driving, logistics and job scheduling).
Key initiatives to reduce waste
- Recycling bins in the office for cardboard and paper.
- Recycling plastic bottles and cans and donating the proceeds to charity groups.
- Recycling printer cartridges.
- Cleaning chemicals have pump or water fed dispensers to regulate dispensing rates and provide product that is ready to use.
- Continued commitment to reducing paper use, moving to more electronic systems and printing in black and white and double-sided
- Trial of innovative ideas (e.g. bokashi compost bins) with a view to introducing these into the office for food waste.
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We strongly recommend ecoBiz because the audit and consultation provided us with a different perspective and resulted in some very worthwhile recommendations for change.
Ian Gardiner, CMBM Facility Services