2015-12-14 General Committee Agenda Attachment 1 to Item 3 Noosa Shire Economic Plan

Environmental Industries

Who:                                                     This sector combines creativity, inventiveness and
                                                         advances in technology to develop products that
Environmental industries are captured in a number        address a global desire to find alternative sources of
of Australia and New Zealand Standard Industry           energy, to reduce waste, and to minimise water and
Classifications such as professional, scientific and     energy use.
technical services, manufacturing, electricity, gas,
water and wastewater services.                           Environmental industry businesses are generally
                                                         high value adding and export-orientated. They fit
For the purpose of this Plan, environmental industries   well with the community’s desire to diversify the
include environmental services, energy, water and        structure of our local economy and to include more
waste services, building materials, engineering and      knowledge–based businesses. Noosa is currently
scientific services that support businesses in the       home to a number of well-established businesses
sector.                                                  in this sector. There are also a number of high
                                                         achieving Eco-Biz graduates who now enjoy cost
What:                                                    savings through implementing programs that reduce
                                                         waste, and minimise water and energy use.
Environmental Industries:

•   strongly align with Noosa Biosphere status           How:
•   are a high value, export orientated sector           Activity in this sector looks to support increased:
•   are driven by technology and innovation              •   collaboration and clustering
•   provide skilled employment opportunities.            •   business activity
Environmental industries strongly align with Noosa       •   employment and career opportunities
values, sustainability aspirations and demonstrated
                                                         •   education and training opportunities.
environmental credentials.         Noosa’s UNESCO
Biosphere Reserve status could be leveraged to
attract world class talent and experienced leaders to
develop, research and pilot projects that align with
the Biosphere status.


                            “This sector combines creativity, inventiveness and advances in
                            technology to develop products that address a global desire to find
                            alternative sources of energy, to reduce waste, and to minimise
                            water and energy use.”



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