Reference no: EM133166534

Scenario

The Director, Megan, of an early childhood education and care service has conducted an annual review of the services philosophy, policies and procedures relating to sustainable practice.Upon evaluation of the current sustainable practices, a few issues were identified. Paper and cardboard made up 50% of waste in the service, with large blank sheets of paper being disposed as well as large cardboard boxes, there was a large amount of food waste in the bins and items of waste were being disposed incorrectly (plastic in recycling bin etc). In addition to this, floor areas throughout the service evidently hadn't been cleaned properly and upon analysis of the cleaning products used, many toxic ingredients were identified. Megan has involved families and staff in the process of making improvements to the service. She has created a suggestions box for families to contribute their ideas and is holding a staff meeting. Megan has also suggested to educators to discuss with children different environmental issues and ways the service can improve things. 

1. in regard to the issues identified (listed below) provide at least one (1) solution for each issue

• paper
• Large amount of food waste. 
• Incorrect disposal of waste
• Floors not cleaned properly
• Toxic cleaning products

2. List four (4) sustainable practices that should be addressed in the service's policies and procedures. 

3. Briefly explain an ethical dilemma that may occur as a result of considerations made relating to the identified waste or toxin issues. 

4. Briefly explain the process Megan needs to take in finalising the identified changes to be made in order to improve sustainability in the service.