2016-11-08 Services & Organisation Committee Agenda

Environmental Industries

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

Environmental Industries:                                        How:
•   strongly align with Noosa Biosphere status
                                                                 Activity in this sector looks to support increased:
•   are a high-value, export orientated sector
                                                                 •   collaboration and clustering
•   are driven by technology and innovation
                                                                 •   business activity
•   provide skilled employment opportunities.
                                                                 •   employment and career opportunities
Environmental industries strongly align with Noosa values,
                                                                 •   education and training opportunities.
sustainability aspirations and demonstrated 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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