EWOF Site Standard

The EWOF Site Standard is the first standard to be launched. This standard was developed to:

•Provide recognition for small, single-site businesses •Increase the uptake of formal environmental management participation •Provide consumers and the community with some reassurance about the site based activities of businesses

The EWOF Site Standard provides recognition over a 12-month period with the expiry date clearly displayed at the bottom of the logo. (see example to the right)

The EWOF Site Standard comprises of the following sections:

•Section 1.0 Management Commitment •Section 2.0 Waste Management •Section 3.0 Water Consumption •Section 4.0 Energy Consumption •Section 5.0 Stormwater Management •Section 6.0 Product Origin •Section 7.0 End-of-life •Section 8.0 Communication with Suppliers •Section 9.0 Consumer Information •Section 10.0 Housekeeping

Verification to the Site Standard is through:

•Desktop assessment •Independent referee check