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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 11 JULY 2017
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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA 11 JULY 2017
new guidelines for events, promotion at strategic events, stalls, word of
mouth. A website, a domain name plasticfreenoosa.com.au has been
secured.
e Its success will be measured by the amount of identified plastic items
removed from use (audit of participants’ procurement/audit of wastes
received) in Noosa, and the number of local businesses/agencies and
individuals who sign up as partners in the project.
¢ Areport onthe project will be produced to outline its outcomes. This will
include advice on what could not be achieved and recommendations on
potential next steps. It will contribute as a guide for others with advice for
stakeholders on future directions. (Please note: BA is also undertaking a
similar project in Wollongong, NSW)
*Plastic free refers to a list of disposable plastic items to be targeted only. This includes coffee
cups/lids, straws, takeaway containers, utensils, single-use water bottles, plastic bags and
utensils.
Who is Involved?
Agencies and organisations who have already expressed support and interest in
participation include: Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, Noosa Community
Biosphere Association Inc., Tourism Noosa, Boomerang Bags, Surfrider Sunshine
Coast, Sunshine Coast Environment Council, University of Sunshine Coast, ZEN
Waste, Noosa Chamber of Commerce, Coastcare, Sunshine Coast Environment
Educators’ Alliance. Other organisations will be added as the plan progresses.
Noosa Council
Benefits
This proposal complements and supports Noosa Councils long term Towards
Zero Waste Strategy and directly assists the Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan
2016-24.
Disposable, single use plastic items, often a major component of litter and waste
sent to landfill, will be reduced. This will reduce Council litter collection and
clean-up services costs. It will assist to improve efficiencies at waste handling
and recycling facilities (reducing and simplifying the range of plastic packaging
presented at facilities will streamline operations)
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