Meeting papers

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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