2017-07-11 Services and Organisation Committee Agenda

SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   11 JULY 2017




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SERVICES & ORGANISATION COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                    11 JULY 2017

           Appendix
            Proposed Partner Roles and Responsibilities
            Councils -support local business who stop use of single use plastic bags (from
           July 2017-a state-wide ban will be implemented in July 2018), promote PFNP
           program, adjust any regulations to support business/community organisation
            changes to practice, review collection services and audit on plastic reductions at
           landfill, provide funding for program. Assist with coordination of plan.
            Chamber of Commerce/Trader Associations-promote the program to members.
           Supply data on reduced disposable plastics purchased by business. Assist with
            coordination of plan.
            Local Agencies (ie. NBCA/Noosa tourism/USC)-promote program, advise, set
            rules/guidelines for stakeholders, play role in delivery. Assist with coordination.
            Hospitality/café businesses-participate in program by adopting new practices
            and being promoters/educators to their customers, assist with funding for
           program.
            Local plastic free/environment and community organisations-adopt plastic free
            arrangements for any events. Promote plastic- free living kits and practices.
            Coordination of the plan.
           Surf shops/surf schools-promote the program to their customers and change
            any relevant practices.
           Schools/education facilities in area- plastic free events, educate pupils and
           parents on reducing plastics in school and promote plastic free living.
            Local Festivals/markets - promote the program and arrange for only
            compostable food ware and reusable plastic cups at venue.
            Local/regional media- promote plan, regular features on players and activities.
            Boomerang Alliance -wil! play a coordinating role engaging with all partners,
           keeping the program on track and assisting with advice as required. We want
            local ownership so expect that participants will be running most of activities and
            engagement. As much as possible BA will participate in face to face activities but
           have limited resources.
            Individuals -Use Responsible Plastic Living Kits and inform others on how to
            reduce plastic footprint and avoid identified disposable plastics.

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