Woodford Gardens at Waitakere Hospital: Sustainable Initiatives for Health and Environment
Explore the sustainable initiatives at Woodford Gardens in Waitakere Hospital led by William Van Ausdal, focusing on organic gardens, environmental goals, and benefits for human health. Discover opportunities for further sustainability and growth.
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Woodford Gardens at Waitakere Hospital William Van Ausdal Sustainability Manager Facilities and Development
GGHH Agenda Goals Organic Gardens LEADERSHIP: Prioritize environmental health CHEMICALS: Substitute harmful chemicals with safer alternatives WASTE: Reduce, treat and safely dispose of waste FOOD: Purchase and serve sustainably grown, healthy food PURCHASING: Buy safer and more sustainable products and materials
Benefits Human health benefit: mental and physical health and well-being Environmental benefit: organically grown, reducing waste though compost production Financial benefits: income used to pay the participants allowance and transport costs Nutrition benefits: provide participants and staff with vegetables and eggs
Further opportunities Become certified as organic On-site composting from hospital cafeterias Produce served in hospital cafe
William Van Ausdal Sustainability Manager Thank you!
