Waste management cost savings via Total Utilities

Written By Jarren Kumaran

Cooperative Business NZ has partnered with NARTA to offer members access to waste management cost savings expertise from Total Utilities.



Total Utilities is a New Zealand-based consultancy specialising in waste and sustainability optimisation. This collaboration empowers members to reduce costs, improve environmental outcomes and achieve lasting operational efficiency. 

 

Offer at a glance 

  • PartnerS: Narta and total utilities
  • eligibility: full members and their member-shareholders [where they are a business]
  • offer type: member cost savings



About the benefit

Cooperative Business NZ Full Members have access to Total Utilities expertise in:

  1. Waste Audit & Education:

  • Comprehensive site analysis and waste output review 

  • Detailed reports with actionable recommendations 

  • Tailored waste education programs to improve recycling habits 

  • Engagement with senior management to embed sustainable practices 



    2. Optional Integrated Waste Reporting 

  • Option to choose advanced reporting tools for deep analysis of waste processes 

  • Utility Insights platform integrates waste data with electricity, gas, and LPG metrics 

  • Full visibility into resource consumption for smarter decision-making 



    3. Waste Review & RFP Management 

  • Strategic review of current waste services 

  • Expertly managed Request for Quote (RFQ) bid process 

  • Competitive proposals aligned with your sustainability goals 

  • Industry insights to guide optimal waste solutions 

 

How to access the offer

⤷ email Narta Procurement about the Total Utilities Offer
 

About NARTA

The National Associated Retail Traders of Australia (NARTA) was established in 1965 and is the largest independent electrical buying group in Australasia. With 15 AU members in Australia and 5 in New Zealand, the combined buying power of more than AU$6.5 Billion provides a group of strong generalist retailers to category dominant specialists delivering a wide range of products and services. A business built on the foundation of buying that incorporates an integrated service model to provide sustainability to members and value to suppliers.

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