REAP

REAP (Resource Efficiency Assistance Program) can help many businesses understand the need to improve their triple bottom line – financial, environmental and social outcomes. Your business may be working on this, but lacks capital, staff capacity and time to establish and build the skills or develop a detailed environmental strategy. REAP can help.

The Resource Challenge

Developing sustainable business is first and foremost about the way we use our resources.
Improving resource efficiency is central to sustainable future prosperity. Your market and
community expect competitive prices, better social and environmental outcomes. Materials,
equipment use, energy, water and waste products affect profit and future viability.

Using less more efficiently saves outlay, rework and waste, it is kinder to the environment and provides real opportunities for employee involvement. This not only makes sense; in the longer term it makes good business sense.

Bonus Benefits

A growing client base
Reduced down-time
Reduced material handling
Increased levels of worker health and welfare
Reduced absenteeism
Employer of choice

REAP Benefits

Access to simple and valuable co-funding opportunities
Assistance in developing a dynamic strategic Resource Efficiency Plan
Increased productivity and profits with reduced environmental risk
Possible pay back periods of 1-3 years of energy, waste and resource efficiency projects (improvements can range from 10-30% or more)
Enhanced water security
Improved reputation and a broader customer base
Access to ongoing government support
Valuable promotional opportunities via Zero Waste SA and the Business Sustainability Alliance (BSA)

Taking the program

A successful Resource Efficiency Assistance Program will require commitment from company management. REAP provides practical support to develop a culture of continuous improvement, build organisational capacity, establish assertive planning skills and develop a business case for changes. The initiatives and company momentum to improve sustainability and resource efficiency relies on you.

How REAP works

Built on the successful aspects of similar international and interstate programs, REAP helps
industry to improve management of waste, water and energy flows. REAP is an initiative of
the SA Government delivered by BSA, the Business Sustainability Alliance. REAP develops
a collaborative relationship with your organisation within a systematic, flexible and proven
approach to resource efficiency management. The BSA offers access to a one-stop-shop for government assistance.

What REAP offers

The program is negotiated with your company and tailored for the needs of the business.
Available business tools include:

BUSINESS DIAGNOSTICS tools in energy, water, sustainability and waste
BENCHMARKING ASSISTANCE in energy, greenhouse gas emissions, waste and
water flows
STRATEGIC PLANNING for carbon management and climate change
EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING ASSISTANCE for ongoing staff capacity building
ACCESS TO EXPERTISE in:
• Waste auditing and lean production management
• Manufacturing efficiency
• Energy auditing and management
• Water conservation and efficiency

Funding

100 per cent funding for Stage 1: Walk-through assessment and report
Subsidised funding for Stage 2 to a maximum of $25,000:
Waste audit and development of a resource management plan.

Eligibility

REAP is targeted to medium to large South Australian businesses.

To apply

For more information or to apply for REAP funding, Contact BSA.

Further Information: www.zerowaste.sa.gov.au
John Blumson 08 8204 2043
john.blumson@zerowaste.sa.gov.au
Andrew Hutcheon 08 8204 8143
andrew.hutcheon@zerowaste.sa.gov.au