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Contents
04 Acknowledgement of Country 30 Attachment 01: National Waste Policy, Plans
05 Message from the Mayor and Queensland Waste Strategy
06 Waste in Noosa 2021/22 - Quick Facts 32 Attachment 02: Eumundi Noosa Road Landfill
11 Key Drivers of the Waste Plan Draft Masterplan
National and Queensland Waste Targets 35 Attachment 03: Product Stewardship Schemes
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Priorities
Circular Economy and Economic Opportunities 36 Attachment 04: Polystyrene Recycling
12 Cost Savings 37 Attachment 05: BlockTexx Textile Recycling
13 Innovation and Technological Advancements
Environmental Stewardship
Community Engagement and Participation
14 Public Health and Safety
Personal Responsibility
15 Community Feedback
19 Vision
20 Principles
21 Action Plan
22 Waste Avoidance
24 Waste Reuse and Recycling –
Planning. Infrastructure. Operations
27 Circular Economy and Economic Opportunities
28 Monitoring, Evaluation and Improvement
29 Funding
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Noosa Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional
Custodians of the lands and waters of the Noosa area, the
Kabi Kabi people, and pays respect to their Elders, past,
present, and emerging.
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Message from
community we can make a positive difference to the perfectly good items we no longer want or need, we
environment through lowered emissions. all have a part to play.
the Mayor Methane produced from the breakdown of organic
material in our landfill currently accounts for more
than 60% of Council’s overall emissions.
We’re fortunate to have an active and engaged
community in Noosa, one that supports waste
minimisation efforts and innovative waste
management solutions.
The key to lowering these emissions is in reducing the
volume of material winding up in our landfill in the first As a community we’ve rallied before to improve our
place. waste outcomes and we can again. Our community
embraced the broad roll-out of the garden waste bin
Our From Waste to Resource Waste Plan 2023-2028 service in 2017, and this has helped divert a significant
is the roadmap to get us there – a Plan we’ve all amount of organic waste from landfill. But there is
helped create. more work to be done.
I thank you for taking the time to provide the input Compostable organics, such as kitchen scraps,
that has ultimately shaped this important guiding thrown into general waste bins, account for 40% of
document. the material we currently send to landfill, so over the
next five years this will be a major focus for Council.
You told us of your overwhelming support for the
Waste Hierarchy Principles that encourage avoidance With programs such as the recent Give a Sheet for
of waste in the first place, reuse, recycling, the use of the Planet® textile recycling day, and our investment
waste in the creation of energy, with landfill as a last in a polystyrene thermal compaction unit as well as
resort. improvements to site operations, we’ve begun forging
important circular economy in-roads, and with this
These principles are all fundamental to this exciting waste management plan we continue that exciting
new blueprint. journey.
I’m pleased to present our From Waste to Resource
Waste Plan 2023-2028. You also told us you felt strongly that we must all take The From Waste to Resource Waste Plan 2023-
personal responsibility for minimising waste, along 2028 ensures our waste operations are sufficiently
This document, shaped with extensive input from with advocating to reduce waste at the source, and versatile and flexible to allow us to quickly adapt to
you, our community, will ensure we keep pace with this will be an important ingredient in the success of the new technologies constantly emerging to improve
the rapid changes affecting the waste management this Plan. recycling and divert more waste from landfill. It will
industry. also ensure we rise to the challenge of meeting the
While waste management is a major part of Council’s state’s ambitious local government recycling targets.
Importantly, it gives us a blueprint to achieve a marked core business, minimising the waste we send to
reduction in the volume of material sent to landfill by landfill is something we can’t do alone – it requires full We look forward to delivering our waste goals in
expanding our recycling capabilities and exploring community support. partnership with our community over the next five years.
new and exciting re-use opportunities.
Whether it’s saying no to a bag next time you visit
Waste disposal and greenhouse gas emissions the shops, starting a compost bin for kitchen scraps
go hand-in-hand so by reducing our waste as a or donating to charity - rather than simply binning –
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Quick Facts
Waste in Noosa 2021/22
Noosa population Visitors per year
56,587 1.8 Million
Eumundi Noosa Road Landfill (Landfill) Diversion Bins Collected in Noosa 2021/22
84,000 45,000 39,000
Total tonnes of Total tonnes of waste Total tonnes of waste
sent to landfill diverted from landfill
waste received 1,612,000 673,400 405,600 26,000
General Waste Recycling Garden Waste Commercial Bins
46% What was diverted from Landfill in
2021/22?
235 Tonnes
On-sold at the Reviva Shop
Diversion Garden Waste Batteries E-Waste
16,553 Tonnes Received 52 Tonnes Recycled 119 Tonnes Recycled
State target: Equivalent to the weight Equivalent to the weight of
of 4 buses 8 buses
61% by 2025
Sources: 6,376 Cardboard Metal Waste
372 Tonnes Recycled 3,500 Tonnes Recycled
Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water, National Waste Report, 2020. Mattresses Equivalent to the weight Equivalent to the weight of
ABS, 2007 Year Book Australia, 2007 & Waste Account, Australia 2010-11, 2014. Updated with 2018/19 data.
Noosa Council Weighbridge Data 2021/22 of 24 buses 218 buses
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Scrap metal at Landfill
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5%
More Recycling but also Producing More Waste Noosa Commercial &
Industrial Recycling Contamination (2021)
Waste Generated Waste Recovered Waste Resource Waste
(Tonnes) (Tonnes) Recovery Rate Recycling Rate
6%
Noosa Household
Qld:
2006-2007 14.5 5.3 36.4% 33.5% Recycling Bin Contamination (2021)
Million Million
Qld:
15.1 7.0 46.7% 43.0%
15%
2020-2021
Million Million
QLD State Average Contamination (2021)
Source:Australian Government Dept of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, 2023,
Waste and Resource Recovery Data Hub, available at https://www.dcceew.gov.au
What’s in a Typical Noosa General Waste Bin? 2019/20 Annual Bulk Kerbside Collection Stats
Household Commercial/Industrial
40% 25% $500,000
General Rubbish General Rubbish
Not recyclable or compostable Not recyclable or compostable Cost to deliver the service 1 in 5 Uptake rate - 4 out of 5 Environmental damage
and dispose to landfill ratepayers didn’t use the - dumping of asbestos,
43% 48% service but still had to pay for it batteries, chemicals etc.
Organic Compostable Organic Compostable
(Kitchen/food - 22% + garden 16%) (Kitchen/food - 22% + garden 16%)
850
16% 26%
Recyclables Recyclables
1% 1%
Other Fine Materials Other Fine Materials tonnes
4,000 person hrs to deliver 27,000km travelled in On average sent to landfill
collecting items including recyclable
materials
Source: Envirocom, 2022, Noosa Shire Waste & Recycling Audit 2021
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What’s the problem? The most significant source of Council emissions (63%) is the Landfill owned and
operated by Noosa Council that receives and manages the Noosa community's
residential and commercial waste.
63%
Methane gas is produced Methane gas has a global The Landfill site flares the The emissions from the
when organic matter (food, warming potential of 28 methane gas, converting it Landfill account for 63%
green waste, paper, etc) (meaning it is 28x more into less harmful CO2. of council’s emissions!
decays in landfill potent than greenhouse gas Removing organic matter
emission than CO2). aims to reduce emissions
and future costs.
Landfill Site
COUNCIL
$147 PER
TONNE
49yrs $9million 543kg
STATE GOVT WASTE LEVY
$85 PER TONNE
Remaining landfill life Landfill costs 2020/21 2020/21 council spend to Amount of household waste
extend a new landfill cell the average Australian
produces every year
Source:Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, National Waste Report 2022, available at www.dcceew.gov.au
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Waste going to Landfill
in Noosa
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Key Drivers of the The From Waste to Resource: Waste Plan 2023-2028 (the Waste
Plan) has several key drivers. Adopting these drivers, Noosa Council
Waste Plan will develop a comprehensive Waste Plan that meets legislative
requirements, addresses environmental concerns, supports a circular
economy and economic opportunities, and importantly, aligns with the
Noosa community’s values.
National and Queensland Circular Economy and Greenhouse Gas
Waste Targets Economic Opportunities Emissions
In 2018, the Commonwealth Government endorsed the 2018 National Waste Policy, Transitioning towards a circular In 2019, Noosa Council declared
which preceded the National Action Plan 2019. The National Action Plan presents economy, where waste is minimised a climate emergency - a strong
targets and actions to implement and guide the use of waste as a resource to 2030 and materials are reused and recycled, statement in support of action on
and beyond. There are also targets in the Queensland Waste Management and creates economic opportunities. climate change.
Resource Recovery Strategy 2019. Refer Attachment 1 for more detail.
A principal motivator of the Waste Plan The most significant source of Council
All Queensland local governments are required to have a Waste Reduction and is ensuring that valuable resources emissions is the Landfill owned
Recycling Plan under the Queensland Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011 (the will be conserved, reducing the need and operated by Noosa Council
Act). for raw material extraction including that receives and manages the
reliance on fossil fuels. Noosa community’s residential and
The Waste Plan will meet key objectives of the Act such as: commercial waste.
• Promoting waste avoidance, reduction and resource recovery actions. Noosa Council’s Zero Emissions
• Reducing consumption of natural resources and minimising the disposal of Strategy sets an ambitious target of
waste by encouraging waste avoidance and the recovery, reuse and recycling zero net emissions for the organisation
of waste. by 2026.
• Minimising the overall impact of waste generation and disposal.
• Encouraging shared responsibility for waste management and resource Reducing landfill emissions is a critical
recovery by government, business, industry and the community. driver of the Waste Plan.
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“This is not about what it will cost “Take responsibility for their own waste reduction
to do this, it’s about what it will and recycling - Council should not be seen as the
cost in the long term if we don’t.” one responsible - we are responsible as citizens
whether young or old.”
- Waste Survey Respondent
- Waste Survey Respondent
Cost Savings
A waste levy was introduced by the Queensland waste, and regulated waste. The levy does not apply
Government on 1 July 2019, to reduce the amount to recyclable materials.
of waste going to landfill, and to maximise resource
recovery and recycling. Initially, the waste levy was Waste costs are expected to increase. In the 2022/23
charged to commercial operators but as of 1 July financial year, the State waste levy was $95 per
2023 the levy will be applied to both commercial and tonne, and the Council cost was $162 per tonne. The
domestic customers. State government levy will increase annually by $10
per tonne, until it reaches $145 per tonne on 1 July
In the 2021/22 financial year, the State waste levy 2027.
was $85 per tonne (excl. GST). Separate to the State
waste levy, every tonne of waste sent to landfill There is a significant cost to sending waste to landfill.
costs Council $147 per tonne. Approximately 45,000 Every tonne of waste that can be reused and recycled
tonnes were sent to the Landfill, resulting in a total is a cost saving and even has potential to create
cost of $6.6 million. Moreover, a landfill extension was revenue through the sale of materials.
constructed costing $9 million.
The levy applies to various waste types, including
municipal solid waste, construction and demolition
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Innovation and Technological Community Engagement “Give residents the opportunity to recycle
Advancements and Participation everything. There are best practices abroad, towns
that recycle everything they use. That is the model
Waste management practices are constantly evolving Noosa residents are an active and engaged I think we should strive to achieve. Council should
as new technologies and innovations emerge. A community, evidenced by the number of business lead by providing the opportunities. Residents should
follow by doing their part: recycle whatever they use.
key driver of the Waste Plan is for Noosa Council to and community organisations working towards
Two principles should be followed:
investigate the feasibility of innovative solutions for sustainability goals of reduced emissions and
waste collection, treatment, and recycling. The Plan waste avoidance, reuse, and recycling. The Noosa 1. Recycling should be easy, easy access, well
is intentionally designed as a five-year Plan (rather community is a major voice in the push for waste organised.
than 10 years) as it’s anticipated that within the next minimisation. 2. Everyone (including business) pays for their own
five years there will be technological advancements waste disposal. This creates an incentive to
in waste management that are likely to improve The “Your Say” waste survey responses indicated actually reduce waste.
operational efficiency and environmental outcomes. strong support from the community for Council to
This includes infrastructure improvements such as implement solutions which aim to divert as much In the end, we can talk about recycling all we want
(and we should), but reducing our waste is the only
the new Sunshine Coast state-of-the-art Materials waste from landfill as possible.
sustainable solution.”
Recovery Facility that is due to be completed by the
end of 2023. The facility will be equipped with the This is nothing new - the implementation of the garden - Waste Survey Respondent
latest technology sorting equipment to allow more waste bin collection services introduced in 2017 was a
types of products to be recycled. recommendation of the Noosa community waste jury.
Business and community waste reduction initiatives,
recycling programs, and sustainable practices
Environmental Stewardship continue to drive support for innovative waste
management solutions in Noosa.
In 2007, Noosa Shire was awarded UNESCO
Biosphere Reserve status, which recognised the
community priority of managing environmental
sustainability in balance with community needs. A
key ethic driving the Waste Plan is stewardship -
actively taking actions to conserve and protect the
environment for the benefit of current and future
generations.
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Public Health and Safety Proper waste management plays a crucial role in maintaining public health and safety and is an important component of the Waste Plan, particularly in relation to hazardous waste disposal, avoiding contamination, fire prevention, and the safe handling of waste materials. Personal Responsibility A crucial aspect driving the Waste Plan is personal responsibility. This involves taking ownership of items that are no longer needed and being mindful of unnecessary consumption. This approach is in line with both the Queensland Government Waste Avoidance and Resource Productivity Strategy 2014-24 and the Australian Government National Waste Policy Action Plan 2019. In that context, and consistent with current practices in the region, Noosa Council does not support bulk kerbside collection. While this service may appear convenient, it comes at a significant cost and contributes to substantial amounts of recyclable materials (such as wood, metal, cardboard, e-waste, etc.) ending up in landfill due to the complexities Bulk kerbside collection 2019 – dumping of asbestos and microlitter in the environment and expenses involved in sorting. Additionally, bulk kerbside results in unsightly streets and poses health and safety risks. Of particular concern is the improper disposal of hazardous materials like asbestos, batteries, and chemicals. Bulk kerbside collection elevates the risk of litter and micro-litter finding its way into the ocean through stormwater systems. Council is committed to assisting residents in managing their bulky waste responsibly. Council will be developing tailored information about responsible disposal of bulky items. This information will be available by calling Council’s customer service, visiting the Council website or downloading the Noosa specific Recycle Mate App, which will direct residents to relevant service providers who can handle the collection of bulky goods. This approach promotes responsible waste management while minimising adverse financial and environmental impacts. From Waste to Resource | Waste Plan 2023 - 2028 14
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Community
The Waste Plan is built on a strong commitment to engage and collaborate with the community in managing
waste now and into the future. Valuable feedback was obtained through the “Your Say” Waste Survey, which
attracted 624 responses during the period 13th February to 26th March 2023. Opportunities for face-to-face
Feedback conversations were created through pop-up events at Noosaville and Cooroy libraries, Pomona markets, and
Noosa farmers markets, as well as a family movie night. Presentations and meetings were also organised with key
stakeholders.
Results of the community feedback1 are included below:
People in Noosa stated the following were very important to them Top 10 comments/ideas (in order of importance) on how to
when it comes to managing waste now and into the future: reduce waste going to landfill included:
Protecting our environment - removing litter Enhance recycling education and waste management behaviour
01
from rivers and oceans
change programs
02 Advance sustainable waste management strategies and
innovation for a circular economy
Making sure we don’t create problems 03 Enhance waste management infrastructure, accessibility, and
for future generations affordability of waste disposal
04 Advocate for government action and regulations to promote
sustainable packaging and waste reduction
05 Promote corporate responsibility for sustainable waste
Reducing waste at the source &
educating people on how to become
management
sustainable consumers Community-driven composting solutions
06
07 Incentivise responsible waste management and behaviour change
Ownership of the problem 08 Implement a household and business organic waste collection
- people taking personal service
responsibility for the waste
they generate 09 Address tourism-related waste
10 Annual bulk kerbside collection
Climate change - reducing
greenhouse gas emissions
1
Residence: Noosa residents – 85%, Business owner – 7%, Live outside Noosa Shire – 8%, Interstate visitor – 0.3%, International visitor – 0.2%.
Dwelling Type: Free standing home (suburban) – 65%, Free standing home (rural) – 23%, Unit/townhouse – 10%, Other – 2%. Age: 80 years and older – 2.5%, 70-79 -12%, 60-69 – 18%, 50-59 – 15%, 40-49 – 18%, 30-39 – 10%, 20-29 - 2%, 10-19 – 23%, 10 years and under – 0.3%.
Gender: Female – 65%, Male – 33%, Non binary – 2%.
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Thoughts on potentially diverting food waste
from the landfill general waste bin
52% 6.5%
Strongly support Oppose
20% 7.5%
Support Strongly oppose
14%
of respondents are concerned about organic Neither support
compostable material currently going into landfill nor oppose
Feedback on one thing members of the Noosa community could do to Other ways people in Noosa reduce items going to Landfill
improve waste management. Top 5 comments included:
Donate items to charity
Implement effective waste sorting practices, take the initiative
01 to educate oneself about recycling methods and actively seek
Choose products with minimal packaging
opportunities for item reuse and repair
10 cents Containers for Change program
Adopt a waste reduction approach by practising mindful
02 purchasing, avoiding excessive packaging and plastic, and
Compost
embracing reusable alternatives such as takeaway containers
and coffee cups
Choose products made from
Reduce organic waste to landfill by composting
03 recycled materials
Take ownership and personal responsibility for managing and
04
Soft plastics recycling
(when it was available)
minimising your waste generation
Create a cleaner environment - Take action to pick up and
05
Take recyclable items
to landfill
prevent litter
Other
No
other
ways (respondents could select more than one response)
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In a typical waste cycle (excluding Christmas or other peak times) how full do your bins get?
General Waste Bin Recycling Bin Garden Waste Bin
34% 16%
Less than Half full
41% 11%
Full or Half full
26% 11.5%
Full or Less than
half full nearly full nearly full half full
26% 5.5% 21% 9% 23.5% 11%
Full or Overflowing More than Less than I don’t have More than
nearly full half full half full this type of bin half full
18% 0.5% 17% 1% 19% 9%
More than I don’t have Overflowing I don’t have Overflowing Half full
half full this type of this type of
bin bin
How should Council manage waste? Top 4 factors that impact your ability to People in Noosa are confident and
recycle more items: careful about what goes in which bin
Council should implement Council should deliver
solutions which aim to waste services at the I can’t find a recycling bin when I’m out in public eg park,
divert as much waste from lowest possible financial 34% beach, shops.
landfill as possible cost to the ratepayer
I’m not sure if it can be recycled.
29%
My recycling bin is full.
27%
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Nothing.
22%
2% 3% 2%
6% 6% 6% Top 4 things that would help with recycling:
10% 12%
16% Clear information on packaging about what can be
45% recycled. Landfill Recycling Garden Waste
Trust – are my items really recycled?
42%
37%
50%
Up to date information on the bin about what can & can’t
39% go in.
of respondents are extremely careful
A weekly collection service of my recycling bin.
36% about what goes in which bin (43% are
quite careful)
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Waste solutions
Solutions may mean households and/or businesses Ratepayers might have to pay more in short-term waste
have to put in some extra effort costs to invest in new technologies or processes
38% 46% 10% 5% 1% 17% 37% 23% 15% 8%
Strongly Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly Strongly Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree Agree Disagree
Solutions should produce sufficient revenue People need to take responsibility for the items
to reduce the costs to ratepayers they no longer want or need
29% 43% 22.5% 4.5% 1% 46% 39% 10% 4% 1%
Strongly Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly Strongly Agree Unsure Disagree Strongly
Agree Disagree Agree Disagree
Feedback on one thing Noosa Council could do to improve waste services (in order of importance). Top 10 comments included:
01 Bin services (landfill, recycling & green waste) capacity & frequency comments 06 Waste facilities comments - free/reduce fees, vouchers, increase fees, set-up and
waste contract review
02 Organic waste collection 07 Compost - encourage home composting & worm farms, provide compost bins to
households, support community composting options.
03 Effective recycling solutions e.g. recycling all types of materials and making Implement innovative solutions for sustainable waste management
08
recycling convenient, accessible and transparent
09 Increase the number of public place landfill & recycling bins in parks, beach areas,
04 Empower waste education and behaviour change initiatives
and popular tourist destinations
Annual bulk kerbside collection service 10 Advocate for plastic waste reduction practices and policies
05
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Vision
In Noosa, a future is envisioned where the circular economy and zero waste are championed, resources are
valued, and nature is protected. Harnessing the principles of the waste hierarchy, Noosa will ensure it continues to
lead by example as a community committed to sustainability, environmental stewardship, and responsible waste
management.
The vision for the Noosa Waste Plan is:
By 2035, Noosa will be a
recognised leader in the transition
towards a circular economy and
zero waste to landfill.
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Principles The waste hierarchy refers to a set of principles setting priorities for the management and
reduction of waste. It has been adopted worldwide and promoted by international bodies,
such as the European Union and the United Nations. The waste hierarchy principles underpin
the Waste Plan and provide a framework for waste management practices encouraging
avoidance, reusing, recycling, waste to energy, and as a last resort - disposal of waste.
The Waste Heirachy
Avoid:The first and most important step in the waste hierarchy is waste
maximum conservation
01 - avoid of resources
avoidance. This involves minimising waste generation at its source by reducing
packaging, promoting sustainable consumption patterns, and using resources
reusing materials efficiently. Avoidance prevents the creation of waste in the first place.
02 - Reuse
recycling & reprocessing Reuse:The next step in the waste hierarchy is the promotion of reuse. Reusing
03 - Recycle materials
items or products extends their lifespan and reduces the need for new products.
This can involve repairing, refurbishing, or repurposing items to give them a new
energy recovery prior to lease on life. Examples of reuse include donating unwanted clothing, using refillable
04 - recovery disposal water bottles, or buying second-hand furniture.
zero conservation of
05 - disposal resources
Recycle:Recycling converts waste materials into new products or materials.
This step involves collecting, sorting, and processing waste materials to extract
valuable resources for manufacturing. In Australia, various recycling programs exist
for materials like paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and metals. Recycling reduces the
need for virgin resources, saves energy, and decreases the amount of waste sent to
landfills.
Recovery:If waste cannot be avoided, reused, or recycled, the next step is
recovery. Recovery involves extracting energy through processes such as energy
recovery by generating a gas and/or heat which can be utlised as a source for
power/fuel - and offset the need for energy generated from fossil fuels.
Disposal:The final step of the waste hierarchy is disposal, which includes
methods such as landfilling. Disposal is the last resort - only when all other options
have been exhausted.
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Actions The actions outlined in the Waste Plan support the principles of the waste hierarchy and revolve around three main themes: waste avoidance, waste reuse and recycling, and the circular economy. Actions are presented for listing purposes and are not organized according to priority or significance. From Waste to Resource | Waste Plan 2023 - 2028 21
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Theme 1: Waste Avoidance
Waste avoidance involves actions to minimise waste generation through personal Objectives Minimise the generation of waste.
responsibility and consideration for future generations. This includes advocating
for sustainable practices by supporting State and Federal government bans and Outcomes Reduced waste collected.
stewardship schemes and collaborating with waste avoidance and litter prevention Reduce waste from its source.
programs. The implementation of these actions will foster a culture of waste
avoidance and responsible consumption.
Actions
1. Personal Responsibility 1.1 Encourage common values and attitudes through a positive local communication campaign. Drive local sustainable production and
consumerism to bring about voluntary behaviour change achieving community-wide personal responsibility of waste generation
and cultivate a waste avoidance community attitude.
1.2 Achieve consistency in the Sunshine Coast region in the disposal of bulky items by connecting the community with accredited
platforms and organisations specialising in recycling of second-hand goods, unwanted item collection and sustainable disposal.
Develop a central resource detailing service providers to assist with bulky item collection.
1.3 Investigate waste behaviour change and recognition programs (residential and business) e.g. Living Smart, Plastic Free Noosa etc.
2. Advocacy 2.1 Advocate and support Federal and State government bans and schemes:
• Single-use plastics ban (5 year roadmap for action on single-use plastic items)
• Expand Containers for Change (wine and spirits)
• Draft E-Products Action Plan (solar PV and battery, TV, mobile phones etc.)
2.2 Promote product stewardship schemes and priority product list so manufacturers are responsible for the entire lifecycle of
products. Refer Attachment 3 Product Stewardship Scheme and Priority Product list (this list is not exhaustive).
2.3 Promote certified sustainable accreditation programs relevant to waste management.
2.4 Lobby for end-of-life waste codes (new technologies).
2.5 Lobby for diversion benchmarking data to be available to compare against other councils.
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3. Litter Avoidance 3.1 Implement innovation in roadside litter prevention and illegal dumping with the aim of preventing litter from entering rivers and
waterways.
3.2 Collaborate with litter prevention programs and initiatives e.g. Noosa Integrated Catchment Authority, Take 3 For The Sea, Clean up
for the Hatchlings, Beach clean-ups etc. Ensure information is recorded in the Australian Marine Debris Database.
Success Measures 15% Avoidance by 2030.
Key Performance Reduce the average Noosa household waste per year
Indicators from the Australian average household waste
per year from 543kg1 to a target of 461kg per year.
1
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, National Waste Report 2002, available at www.dcceew.gov.au
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Theme 2: Waste Reuse and Recycling – Planning. Infrastructure. Operations.
The Waste Plan centers around the crucial aspects of planning, infrastructure Objectives Waste reuse and recycling.
development, and operational strategies for waste reuse and recycling. These
components form the fundamental basis for numerous actions aimed at improving Outcomes Infrastructure and operations to support Waste reuse and
waste management. As part of these efforts, a Draft Masterplan for the Landfill is recycling of materials.
currently being developed. While the implementation of the Masterplan extends Planning, infrastructure and operations are geared to produce
beyond the timeframe of this five year Waste Plan, it will play a vital role in guiding quality products for a market driven end use.
the planning, infrastructure, and operations necessary for effective waste reuse Reduction in waste related greenhouse gas emissions.
and recycling. Additional details regarding the Draft Masterplan can be found in
Attachment 2: Eumundi Noosa Road Landfill Draft Masterplan - Overview. Contamination reduction – correct material in the correct bin.
Improve waste avoidance, reuse and recycling.
Best-in-Class environmental compliance.
Actions
1. Food Waste 1.1 Continue to progress food waste treatment investigations inclusive of, but not limited to, the following technologies: In-Vessel
Composting and Anaerobic Digestion. Convert food waste into energy and/or compost including establishing markets by promotion
and education. Refer Attachment 2.
1.2 Review bin infrastructure and collection frequency (residential and commercial) to support food waste infrastructure.
1.3 Implement a food waste campaign to reduce food waste at the source.
1.4 Conduct education and consultation on the environmental benefits and expanded waste processing capabilities of a food waste
collection service e.g. a food waste collection service can process items that are unable to go in a home composter such as meat
(cooked and raw), dairy products, seafood, and compostable coffee cups and take away containers.
2. Wood Waste Continue to progress wood waste processing including biochar technologies and/or woodchip. Refer Attachment 2.
3. Garden Waste 3.1 Continue to investigate improvements to the processing of green waste to enhance the value of the end product (e.g. compost) from
the 14,890T/year green waste that is currently being mulched.
3.2 Continue to support and promote community composting and worm farming workshops.
3.3 Review bin infrastructure and collection frequency (residential and commercial) to support infrastructure and capture rates.
4. Construction & 4.1 Promote the establishment of material exchange platforms where construction companies can share surplus or unused building
Demolition Waste materials.
4.2 Continue to divert Council construction waste from landfill for reuse and investigate new waste streams to divert.
4.3 Audit material make-up of construction and demolition skip bins and identify opportunities for reuse and recycling.
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5. Precinct Waste 5.1 Review precinct waste management and opportunities for innovation. Inclusive of bin ratios, compaction bins, bin level sensors,
Management logistics and collections technology. Potential to reduce traffic and emissions
associated with waste collection in popular areas.
5.2 Visitor waste behaviour change
• Develop and implement a peak period (Christmas, Easter) waste avoidance, reduction, reuse and repair – annual campaign.
• Support existing visitor sustainability organisations and programs e.g. Tourism Noosa’s Plastic Free Noosa and Tread Lightly
Programs.
• Waste free events: Review Noosa Council’s sustainable events policy to encourage waste free events. Review and modernise
Council event bin covers.
6. Waste Contract Incorporate reuse and recycling targets, and infrastructure into future waste management contracts.
Examples include:
• Trucks (electric/gas/hydrogen/other).
• Peak period waste.
• Innovation and future proofing.
7. Waste Pricing Review and model waste charging and budgeting to reflect waste diversion improvements via infrastructure, residential and
business activities. Review budget against the cost implications including an offset value for greenhouse gas emissions from
landfill.
8. Reuse & Repair 8.1 Promote programs that help residents and businesses repair items and/or rehome unwanted goods.
Examples include:
• Advisory System for Process Innovation and Resource Exchange (ASPIRE).
• Reviva Noosa repair workshops.
• Buy, Swap, Sell online platforms e.g., Facebook Marketplace, eBay, Gumtree.
• Community Garage Sale Trail.
• Men/women sheds.
8.2 Investigate reusables schemes (takeaway cups and containers). Preference for reusable before recyclable.
9. Recycle 9.1 Continue to collect and recycle existing waste streams.
9.2 Continue to investigate additional waste stream recycling equipment and collection options as they develop. E.g. polystyrene
processing (Refer Attachment 4) and Reverse Vending Machine.
9.3 Continue to raise awareness of correct recycling practices through educational programs and materials and investigate new
mechanisms e.g. Noosa specific Recycle Mate App.
9.4 Continue to support existing recycling programs and investigate emerging initiatives.
Examples include:
• BlockTexx (Refer Attachment 5).
• Simply Cups.
• Containers for Change.
• TerraCycle.
• Garage Sale Trail.
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10. Education 10.1 Continue to improve waste education programs in schools including landfill tours and in-class presentations. Support schools to
develop site specific waste strategies.
Support existing schools programs e.g. Kids in Action, EE Hub etc.
10.2 Continue to promote waste awareness campaigns:
• National Recycling Week.
• Plastic Free July.
• Clean-up Australia.
Success Improved overall waste diversion by 2030.
Measures Improved contamination rates in all streams of waste by 2030.
Key Year on year improvement in tonnes diverted, calculated as a
Performance percent of total tonnes controlled.
Indicators 80% overall diversion by 2030.
Contamination rates across all streams improved by 40% by
2030.
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Theme 3: Circular Economy and Economic Opportunities
Actions to develop a circular economy will unlock economic opportunities by Objectives Utilise waste and its associated infrastructure as a resource and
maximising resource efficiency, supporting local businesses, and promoting source of revenue.
sustainable practices that reduce reliance on the extraction of fossil fuels.
Outcomes Minimise the use of virgin materials to create products.
Reduce the cost to the community of landfilling material that
could be utilised as a resource with potential revenue generation.
Actions
1. Landfill Site – Diversification Identify opportunities for other uses of the landfill site and materials. For example:
• Continue to develop the feasibility of solar power production on Council’s waste assets.
• Utilise current waste assets and generate quality products to support the development of circular economy.
2. Advanced Manufacturing Attract advanced manufacturing business and start-ups to utilise resources for circular economy.
3. Circular Economy Collaboration Collaborate with regional partners and other Councils for solutions, markets and resources.
Examples include:
• Farmers.
• Councils.
• Unitywater.
• Industry and business.
• State and Federal Government.
4. Council Operations Advocate for supply resources to go back into Council projects where applicable including reviewing material standards for
application.
5. Employment Promote the creation of employment in the Noosa Shire through opportunities in the circular economy.
Success Improved waste diversion by 2030.
Measures Value-add business attracted to the Noosa Shire.
Key Year on year improvement in tonnes diverted, calculated as a
Performance percentage of total tonnes controlled.
Indicators 80% overall diversion by 2030.
Contamination rates across all streams improved by 40% by
2030.
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Monitoring, Evaluation
Monitoring and evaluation will enable data-driven decisions and adjustments to the Waste Plan
actions.
and Improvement Actions will be reviewed every two years to ensure the approach remains appropriate in respect of
legislative, political, economic, scientific, technological and social contexts.
The table below highlights the Waste Plan objectives and associated outcomes as well as the
success measures and key performance indicators.
Table 1: Waste Plan Monitoring and Evaluation
Theme Outcomes Success Measures Key Performance Indicators
1. Waste Avoidance • Reduce waste collected • 15% waste Reduce the Noosa average household waste per year from the Australian average household waste per year from
• Reduce waste at its source avoidance by 2030 543kg1 to a target of 461kg per year.
• Single use plastic ban could yield 3.6%2 diversion rate.
• Glass diversion via Containers for Change could yield 2.4%3 diversion rate.
• Love Food Hate Waste campaign raised awareness, relating to 27.1%4 less household organic waste into landfill.
2. Waste Reuse and • Infrastructure and Operations • Improved waste • 29% of kerbside waste in Noosa is food waste, equating to approximately 4000 tonnes a year.
Recycling to support waste reuse and diversion by 2030 • 2400 – 3000 tonnes a year of wood waste targeted for diversion.
recycling of materials.
• Targeted removal of garden waste from general waste bin could relate to a further reduction in greenhouse gas
• Planning, Infrastructure and emissions of 800 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
operations are geared to
produce quality products for a • 22.2% of waste generated in Noosa is construction and demolition waste. Based on state performance 78% could
market driven end use. be recovered, representing 17% of Council’s total waste. Targeted approach to streams not already recovered like
metals, plaster and masonry.
• Reduction in waste related
greenhouse gas emissions. • Improved • Contamination across all streams improved by 40% by 2030.
contamination • General recycling education equates to 1% reduction in contamination for every $1 spent per household.5
• Contamination reduction –
rates in all streams
correct material in the correct • Targeted campaign for the 1.8M visitors to the region each year. Detailed review of contamination rates, waste
of waste by 2030
bin. types and volume increase for monitoring purposes to be generated.
• Improve waste avoidance, reuse
and recycling
3. Circular Economy & • Minimise the use of virgin • Improved waste 80% of the total tonnage controlled, diverted from landfill by 2030.
Economic Opportunity materials to create products. diversion by 2030 • Utilising recovered materials requires less resource and energy compared to virgin materials. Current emissions in
• Reduce the cost to the • Attracting value the manufacturing sector accounts for 11%6 of Australia’s total carbon footprint.
community of landfilling adding businesses Target business sectors closely aligned with waste to resource including:
material by utilising waste as a and employment to
resource with potential revenue the region • Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste
generation. • Professional, Scientific and Technical Services.
Target is to increase the share by 15% by 2030.
1
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, National Waste Report 2022, available at www.dcceew.gov.au 5
Lbid
2
MRA Consulting, Noosa Action Plan Benefits Analysis, 2023. 6
Lbid
3
Lbid
4
Lbid
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Funding
Funding of actions must align with the waste hierarchy Noosa Council joined the Council of Mayors South
principles of avoidance, reusing, recycling, waste East Queensland (COMSEQ) in 2022 which should be
to energy and, as a last resort, disposal of waste. a key source to access State funding.
Programs, projects and actions that are most likely to
make a significant contribution to the achievement of The cost of waste management to the ratepayer can
success measures will be prioritised. Initiatives that be greatly reduced if individuals and business invest
do not align to the underlying ethic of environmental their time in good waste management at home and at
stewardship or move away from the concept of work.
personal responsibility are unlikely to receive
favourable consideration. For example community feedback has suggested:
Waste Plan actions will be progressed through 1. Implement effective waste-sorting practices, self-
Council’s annual budget process via the allocation educate on recycling methods and actively seek
of operating and capital funds and the provision of opportunities for item reuse and repair.
adequate resources (people and systems).
2. Adopt a waste reduction approach by practicing
mindful purchasing, avoiding excessive packaging
It will be important to consider full-cost pricing of
and plastic, and embracing reusable alternatives.
waste management, environmental, social and
governance elements during the next phase of 3. Reduce organic waste to landfill by composting.
Council’s waste journey. 4. Take ownership and personal responsibility for
managing and minimising your waste generation.
Opportunities for grants from other tiers of 5. Create a cleaner environment – take action to pick
government will be sought to assist in the delivery of up and prevent litter.
the actions as well as the consideration of partnership
arrangements.
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Attachment 01: National Waste Policy,
Plans and Queensland Waste Strategy
National Government Queensland Government
In 2018 the Commonwealth Government endorsed the 2018 National Waste Policy In 2019, the State Government endorsed the Queensland Waste Management and
which preceded the National Action Plan released in 2019. The National Action Resource Recovery Strategy 2019, to better manage waste in Queensland. The
Plan presents targets and actions to implement and guide the use of waste as a overview of the Strategy states the following:
resource to 2030 and beyond. The plan supports National packaging targets and
impediments to a circular economy for waste in Australia and thus making Australia “The Strategy presents a strategic plan for a better way of managing waste in
more responsible for its own waste. Queensland, by harnessing the potential value of resources that have traditionally
been discarded. The Strategy’s three strategic priorities will guide the transition
The circular economy principles for waste as per the National Action Plan 2019 are to a more circular economy, reduce the amount of waste disposed of to landfill,
as follows: or illegally, and provide a more sustainable source of end-of-life products and
materials to create new products. The Strategy will be accompanied by a series
1. Avoid waste. of action plans that detail the implementation of the strategic priorities, including
2. Improve resource recovery. timeframes and responsibilities.”
3. Increased use of recycled material and build demand and markets for recycled
products. The Strategy focuses on three strategic priorities to support the shift away from the
4. Better manage material flows to benefit human health, the environment and the current practices in material considered as waste.
economy.
5. Improve information to support innovation, guide investment and enable 1. Reducing the impact of waste on the environment and communities.
informed consumer decisions. 2. Transitioning towards a circular economy for waste.
3. Building economic opportunity.
The targets for the National Action Plan are as follows:
The targets for the Queensland Waste Management and Resource Recovery
1. Ban the export of waste plastic, paper, glass and tyres, commencing in the Strategy 2019 include:
second half of 2020.
2. Reduce total waste generated in Australia by 10% per person by 2030. 1. Average landfill diversion of 65% for all waste streams by 2025.
3. 80% average resource recovery rate from all waste streams following the waste 2. 25% reduction in household waste by 2050.
hierarchy by 2030. 3. 90% of waste is recovered and does not go to landfill by 2050.
4. Significantly increase the use of recycled content by governments and industry. 4. 75% recycling rates across all waste types by 2050.
5. Phase out problematic and unnecessary plastics by 2025. 5. Halve the amount of food waste generated by 2032.
6. Halve the amount of organic waste sent to landfill by 2030. 6. Divert 80% of the organic material generated from landfill by 2032.
7. Make comprehensive, economy-wide and timely data publicly available to 7. Achieve a minimum organics recycling rate of 70% by 2032.
support better consumer, investment and policy decision.
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South-East Queensland Waste Management Plan (CoMSEQ) In 2021 the Council of Mayors of South East Queensland (CoMSEQ) finalised its waste management plan. Noosa became a member of the CoMSEQ group in 2022 and has been actively involved in working collaboratively with the other member Councils to review shared infrastructure to change the way waste is managed. The CoMSEQ Waste Plan is underpinned by the following: 1. Developed as a collaborative approach to SEQ waste. 2. Endorsed by all Councils. 3. Backed by State with funding to support strategic implementation (i.e. not competitive). The Plan focuses on three areas of actions towards 2030: 1. Optimising comingled recycling. 2. Removing organic waste from landfill and recovering it. 3. Optimising the treatment of residual municipal waste. The objective of the Plan is to identify the set of levers, and the most appropriate sequencing of those levers, that would best enable all SEQ Councils to: 1. Optimise the economics of waste management operations. 2. Encourage local economic development and job creation. 3. Meet or move towards State targets relating to household waste generation, recycling, and landfill diversion by 2050. 4. Maintain or achieve high levels of citizen satisfaction with waste management services. From Waste to Resource | Waste Plan 2023 - 2028 31
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Attachment 02: Eumundi 1. Food waste processing: Implementing processes such as anerobic digestion, or
in- vessel composting will convert food waste into valuable resources such as biogas
and fertiliser, which in turn could generate a revenue stream from the process’s
Noosa Road Landfill Draft outputs. This approach not only diverts waste from landfill but also harnesses
the potential resource contained within the waste as well as reduce greenhouse
gas emissions associated with landfilling organic matter. Food waste collection
Masterplan - Overview potentially has an impact on collection frequencies and bin infrastructure for
households and commercial sites (to be further investigated).
2. Biochar production from waste untreated timber: Investigating the implementation
of biochar production techniques. Biochar is a charcoal-like substance created
from organic matter. It provides a range of benefits. It serves as a soil amendment,
enhancing soil health and fertility by improving nutrient retention and moisture
Noosa Council is now initiating a significant transformation of its management. In addition, biochar plays a crucial role in carbon sequestration, aiding
Eumundi Noosa Road Landfill (Landfill) site into a renewable resource in the capture and long-term storage of carbon dioxide, thereby mitigating climate
and energy hub. change impacts.
This is in tandem with changing State and Federal laws, as well as 3. Composting of green waste: Given the annual volume of approximately 20,000
evolving community standards that demand higher waste diversion tonnes of green waste received at the Landfill site, Council is investigating the
and reuse over traditional landfill practices. establishment of a composting facility. This facility would allow Council to efficiently
convert green waste into nutrient-rich compost, which can then be utilised in various
Such a strategic shift will address multiple environmental and applications, such as agriculture and landscaping, thereby closing the organic
economic challenges while promoting sustainability, and the creation waste loop.
of jobs in the region.
4. Eumundi Noosa Road Landfill & Pomona/Cooroy Transfer Station redevelopment:
The need to rethink waste management practices stems from the To drive resource recovery for both residential and commercial waste, the
recognition that emissions generated from decaying organic matter, modernisation of the existing Landfill and Pomona & Cooroy Transfer stations are
predominantly food waste, running at an alarming 4000 tonnes a year, critical. A state-of-the-art facility will facilitate efficient sorting and processing of
contributes to approximately 63% of Council’s total carbon footprint. waste, enabling the diversion of recyclable and reusable materials from landfill.
Implementing advanced waste management techniques at the Landfill will optimise
By adopting resource recovery methods, Council will significantly resource recovery and contribute to a circular economy.
reduce resources (being viewed as waste) and going to landfill as well
as reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate 5. Solar energy: A solar farm with battery storage capability is proposed to further
environmental impacts. maximise the environmental and economic potential from the Eumundi-Noosa Road
landfill site, built onto available areas of the existing landfill.
To realise the Waste Plan vision, Council is exploring a range of
technologies, each specifically tailored to target different 6. Advanced manufacturing: A key proposal to attract local reuse and recycling
waste streams. businesses to work on site with potentially discounted access to raw materials
and or cheap electricity/gas to allow businesses to actively participate in the
These plans are subject to approvals and feasibility studies but are circular economy.
already in the early planning phase.
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This means repurposing waste products in the manufacturing of new items, thereby stimulating the local economy and generating employment opportunities. The proposed Draft Masterplan represents a long-term commitment to promoting waste diversion, renewable energy generation, and the circular economy. This will require collaboration with neighbouring councils and businesses to leverage collective expertise and resources. By adopting these sustainable practices, Council will lessen the financial burden of the waste levy on ratepayers while achieving significant environmental and economic benefits – contributing to a cleaner and greener future for Noosa. From Waste to Resource | Waste Plan 2023 - 2028 33
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Timeline
2023
Eumundi Noosa Road Landfill capping complete
2024 Waste infrastructure feasibility studies
Noosa Council adopts From Waste to Resource: Waste Pan 2023-2024
2024 Noosa Council Waste and Collection Contract review
Installation of solar panels on capped Landfill (subject to feasibility study outcomes)
2025 Queensland Government waste diversion target – 61%
2026 Noosa Council net zero emissions target
New Noosa Council Waste and Collection contract
2025-2028 Compost site/Biochar site/Anaerobic digestion plant
(subject to feasibility study outcomes)
2027 Stage 1 Landfill site reconfiguration
2028 Noosa Council Corporate Plan – 90% of all garden and food waste
removed from Landfill
2029 Stage 2 Landfill site reconfiguration
2030 Noosa Council Environment Strategy – All garden and food waste
removed from Landfill
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Attachment 03: Product Large plastic bags
Big Bag Recovery collects and recycles bags used for products over 15kg or 15L that
would otherwise be sent to landfill.
Stewardship Schemes Batteries
The Battery Stewardship B-cycle Scheme is a national battery collection network
and Priorities that recovers and recycles used hand-held batteries. It also raises public awareness
on battery safety and disposal options.
Aluminium cladding
Product stewardship is an approach to managing the impacts of different Ecoloop takes used aluminium cladding and recycles it into new materials for local
products and materials on the environment and human health and safety. Product manufacturers.
stewardship schemes help to manage these impacts over a product’s lifecycle.
These schemes can be: Plastics and packaging
• industry-led voluntary schemes The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) administers the
• co-regulatory arrangements between industry and government Australian Packaging Covenant and works with industry members from across the
• mandatory schemes under law. packaging supply chain to design more sustainable packaging that can be reused
The Australian Government also works with industry on potential industry-led and recycled.
voluntary action; or where products and materials may be considered for schemes
in the future. Plastic paint pails
Dulux Project Earth recycle and remanufacture used Dulux brand plastic paint pails
from commercial and industrial work sites.
Current schemes
TVs and computers Priority products
Work with industry to run a national recycling scheme for TVs, computers, printers
and related hardware. Each year the Minister for the Environment announces the Minister’s Priority List.
The list names products and materials that need urgent product stewardship action.
Oil
The Australian Government provides industry incentives to increase recycling of Minister’s Priority List 2022/23
used oil. • Photovoltaic systems
Co-regulatory arrangements • Electrical and electronic products
• Oil containers
Mobile phones • Child car seats
MobileMuster collects and recycles mobile phones, batteries, modems and • Clothing textiles
accessories. This includes running public awareness campaigns to increase uptake • Problematic and unnecessary single use plastics
in recycling of unused and damaged mobile phones. • Mattresses
• Plastics in healthcare products
Tyres • End-of-life tyres
Tyre Stewardship Australia manage the national Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme.
For more information visit https://www.dcceew.gov.au
The scheme promotes the development of viable markets for tyre-derived products.
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Attachment 04: Polystyrene Recycling In 2023, following the success of a six-month trial, Noosa Council installed an Expanded Polystyrene Thermal Compaction Unit at the Landfill to address the issue of polystyrene waste. How it works? Polystyrene ready for recycling The thermal compaction unit operates by heating and compressing used polystyrene waste. This process reduces the size of the waste by 90% and transforms it into small solid bricks. These bricks can be conveniently transported and used to create new products, thereby reducing the demand for new polystyrene materials. Win-Win Recycling polystyrene at the landfill, not only saves landfill space but also prevents harmful particles from entering the natural environment. The installed unit can process up to 1 tonne per day, correlating to 66m3 in volume of polystyrene. This is a positive step towards reducing environmental pollution and promoting sustainable waste management practices. Once the polystyrene has been recycled it can be sold for $400-$600 per tonne. Recycled polystyrene ready for repurposing From Waste to Resource | Waste Plan 2023 - 2028 36
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Attachment 05:
BlockTexx Textile Recycling
‘Give a Sheet®’ for the planet
In Australia, textile waste has become a significant contributor to
landfill with the average Australian discarding around 23 kilograms
of textiles per year (ABS, 2001). To combat this issue, the residents
of Noosa have embraced the Give a Sheet® for the planet initiative,
breathing new life into preloved clothing and household textiles.
Preloved clothing is given to Vinnies, an organisation dedicated
to assisting those in need. Other textiles including sheets, towels,
pillowcases, tea towels etc. are provided to BlockTexx, a leading textile
recycling company.
Textiles are transformed into valuable, high-grade recycled materials.
This process enables Australian manufacturers to utilise the recycled
textiles and create new products. The recycled materials find
applications in various industries, including hydro-mulch, geosynthetic
fabrics, and building materials.
In 2022, as part of the Give a Sheet® for the planet event, the Noosa
community diverted 3.2 tonnes of textile waste from ending up in
landfill. Again in 2023, the community continued their support with
1.6 tonnes of clothing donated to Vinnies and 818 kilograms of textiles
sent to BlockTexx for recycling.
textile recycling
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