Meeting papers

3. Recycling
Respondents indicated that there are a range of factors that impact the ability to recycle more items,
including:




The actions proposed in the Draft Waste Plan to support recycling include, but are not limited to the
following, as outlined in Table 3:

                                     Table 3: Improving Recycling
 Action Item            Action Details
 8. 3 Recycling         Continue to raise awareness of correct recycling practices through educational
                        programs and materials and investigate new mechanisms eg Noosa specific Recycle
                        Mate App.
 8.4 Recycling          Continue to support existing recycling programs and investigate emerging initiatives.
                        Examples include: Blocktexx, Simply Cups, Containers for Change, TerraCycle etc.
 9.1 Education          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 eg Kids in Action, EE Hub etc.
 5. Waste Contract      Incorporate reuse and recycling targets, and infrastructure into future waste
                        management contracts.
 4.1 Precinct Waste     Review precinct waste management and opportunities for innovation. Inclusive of bin
 Management             ratios, compaction bins, bin level sensors, logistics and collections technology.
                        Potential to reduce traffic and emissions




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