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How these 5 buildings are tackling the OC waste challenge

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Managing waste in a multi-unit dwelling is an ongoing challenge. Between lack of space, waste stream contamination, resident apathy or confusion and budget constraints, achieving positive waste outcomes can feel impossible. Thankfully, with an engaged Committee and the support of the right experts, Owners Corporations can make a real impact – reducing both the amount of waste sent to landfill and in turn, their waste collection expenses. This is the type of work The Knight’s   Sustainability Grants  are designed to support, providing funding to Owners Corporations to explore & implement sustainability initiatives. Learn more about our Owners Corporation Grants > Thank you to all applicants for this year’s Owners Corporation Grants and congratulations to this year’s recipients. Read on to learn more about how these OCs, in partnership with  Reground , have explored the waste reality at their building and taken innovative steps to improve waste outcomes. ...
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Understanding the Owners Corporation Tier System in Victoria

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  Owners Corporations (OCs) play a crucial role in managing common property within strata schemes across Victoria. To ensure that governance and regulatory requirements are proportionate to the size and complexity of an Owners Corporation, a tier system has been established under the Owners Corporations Act 2006 . The tier system came into effect from December 2021. Understanding these tiers is essential for property owners, committees, developers and managers to comply with legal obligations effectively.   The Five Tiers of Owners Corporations: The Owners Corporation tier system in Victoria categorises strata schemes into five levels based on size and complexity. Each tier has different legal requirements, compliance obligations, and governance expectations. Tier 1 – Large Owners Corporations: Tier 1 applies to large Owners Corporations that have more than 100 occupiable lots (excluding car parks, storage lots, or accessory units). Due to their size, these OCs ha...
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Top Tips for Reduced Waste Contamination at your Owners Corporation

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  In an Owners Corporation (OC), bins are typically shared among multiple residents and the incorrect actions of one can undo the good work of many. Let’s break down the common actions having the biggest impact on correct waste disposal, and the simple behaviour changes that can address them. 1.    Don’t bag your recyclable waste. At one building where a waste audit was carried out, almost 15% of their mixed recycling was bagged. This can contaminate the whole bin. Remember, soft plastic is not recyclable with mixed recycling, so keep your mixed recycling loose. If you need to collect your recyclables somehow, try using a carboard box instead (and remember to empty, then flatten it before discarding to save space in the bin) 2.    Prevent your glass waste from shattering. If you have mixed recycling, precautions should be taken to prevent glass recycling from shattering. Shattered glass can contaminate the whole bin and prevent the...
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