ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 & FSC Requirements

1. POLICY STATEMENT 

CAPE CUP is committed to responsible, sustainable, and legally compliant waste management practices that safeguard human health, protect the environment, and uphold the integrity of our ISO‑certified and FSC‑certified systems. This policy establishes CAPE CUP’s commitment to preventing pollution, minimising waste, improving resource efficiency, and ensuring safe and compliant handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of all waste streams. 

2. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES 

- Minimise waste generation and maximise recycling. 

- Prevent pollution of air, water, and soil. 

- Ensure safe handling, storage, transport, and disposal of all waste. 

- Maintain FSC material integrity through proper segregation and documentation. 

- Fulfil legal, ISO, and FSC requirements. 

- Maintain full audit trails of waste. 

- Promote training, environmental awareness, and continual improvement. 

3. SCOPE 

This policy applies to all employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and visitors and includes all waste streams generated during CAPE CUP operations. It supports compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, and FSC Principles & Criteria and FSC Chain of Custody standards. 

4. WASTE TYPES COVERED 

- Domestic Waste 

- General Maintenance Waste 

- Hazardous Waste 

- FSC‑derived waste materials (offcuts, trimmings, fibre) 

5. FSC REQUIREMENTS 

- Segregate FSC and non‑FSC materials. 

- Maintain documentation and chain‑of‑custody. 

- Prevent misuse or misrepresentation of FSC material. 

- Protect environmental values and avoid negative impacts. 

- Ensure hazardous waste aligns with FSC environmental protection requirements. 

6. OPERATIONAL WASTE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES 

- Waste separation into labelled bins. 

- Safe storage in designated areas. 

- Licensed waste contractors for removal. 

- Disposal only at legal landfill and recycling facilities. 

- No dumping, burying, or burning of waste. 

7. SPILL MANAGEMENT 

- Immediate reporting and clean‑up. 

- Use of spill kits. 

- All spill residues treated as hazardous waste. 

8. TRAINING AND AWARENESS 

- Waste classification and separation. 

- FSC material requirements. 

- Spill response. 

- Legal and environmental responsibilities. 

9. MONITORING, AUDITING & REPORTING 

- Regular inspections and audits. 

- Waste registers and disposal certificates maintained. 

- Non‑conformance and corrective actions recorded. 

10. GENERAL RULES 

- No hazardous waste in general bins. 

- No illegal disposal. 

- Immediate collection of wind‑blown debris. 

- FSC waste must be clearly labelled and segregated. 

11. REVIEW AND UPDATES 

Reviewed annually or when legislation, ISO/FSC requirements, or operations change. 

12. CONCLUSION 

CAPE CUP commits to effective waste management, legal compliance, FSC integrity, and environmental protection.