ecoBiz Partner Biography
Good Guys Capalaba's James Brockhurst receiving their ecoBiz Partner certificate from former Minister McNamara
The Good Guys is a national chain of stores specialising in discounted electrical appliances. James Brockhurst, the owner and operator of the Capalaba Good Guys store has undertaken a number of environmental initiatives, including recycling extended polystyrene (EPS) which constitutes 75% of their waste. By shredding the EPS, four times the material amount can fit into one cubic metre bag, thereby reducing collections to 1 pickup per week. Once collected the EPS is sent off-site and processed to form products, such as mirrors and picture frames. The store also recycles their toner cartridges and paper, rationalises air-conditioner use and provides old catalogues to a nearby pet-store for reuse. In addition to improving their efficiency in store, they are encouraging their customers to purchase energy and water efficient appliances through the ClimateSmart Retail Program.
Annual Savings:
- Energy 7% (2 Queensland homes or 125,816 MJ)
- Greenhouse Gas 7% (9 cars or 36.9 t CO2-e)
- Disposal waste 91% (2,513 wheelie bins or 603 m3)
Savings as at June 2011
Last updated 16 December 2011