Green Team & Other Roles

Green Team Roles and Other Suggested Roles

The Role of Program Coordinator

Ensures that there is sufficient monies to cover equipment, program implementation, and communications
Receives Senior Management approval to launch program and liaises with them when necessary
Acts as 'cheerleader' and general motivator
Assembles an Implementation Team and a Green Team of Green Reps
Chairs (or designates replacement) all Implementation or Green Team meetings
Ensures that Teams' members understand and support the program
Trains Green Reps to educate their colleagues
Arranges for removal and disposal of deskside garbage cans (where applicable)
Arranges for equipment ordering and placement
Arranges for distribution and labeling of containers
Ensures that any changes in janitorial, waste hauler, and recycler contracts, because of the new program, are included and signed off
Ensures that a comprehensive communications program is put together
Liaises with Communications Branch Rep to arrange a launch event

Suggested Members for Implementation Team

Contract Services Rep (janitorial, waste removal, garbage, etc.)
Environmental Coordinator or person in charge of the building's current recycling program
Health & Safety Rep
Union Rep(s)
Communications Branch Rep

The Role of Implementation Team

Assist Green Coordinator to set up and implement program
Ensure that the special concerns of each member's area - contracts, storage and removal of garbage and recyclables, health and safety requirements, fire regulations, etc. - are brought to the table and resolved
Set aside sufficient time from regular duties to asssist Coordinator

Green Team (Green Reps)

The Green Team is a temporary one, needed to assist the Coordinator in implementing the program and to troubleshoot for a brief period after its launch. Green Team Reps are essential to the success of the program. They educate their colleagues about it and act as a liaison between the Coordinator and the general staff.

The Role of Green Reps

Attend Green Reps meetings to learn about the program
Educate colleagues about the program
Assist in displaying and distributing communications materials
Give input into decisions about number and position of central recycling and garbage bins
Assist Coordinator in labeling and distributing central and desk top equipment
Assist Coordinator in removing and disposing of deskside garbage cans (where applicable)
Develop team spirit and support for the program
Assist in distribution of posters, signs, etc.
Act as troubleshooters and deal with local program problems as they arise
Give feedback to Coordinator on staff's reaction to the program

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