FINAL WASTE PLAN 2023 - 2028 · Attachment 2: Draft Waste Plan proposed actions

5. Noosa Community
The top three suggestions on one thing members of the Noosa community could do to improve
waste management included:

    •     Implement effective waste sorting practices, take the initiative to educate oneself about
          recycling methods and actively seek opportunities for item reuse and repair.
    •     Adopt a waste reduction approach by practising mindful purchasing, avoiding excessive
          packaging and plastic, and embracing reusable alternatives such as takeaway containers and
          coffee cups.
    •     Reduce organic waste to landfill by composting.


The actions proposed in the Draft Waste Plan to support waste services include, but are not limited
to the following, as outlined in Table 5:

        Table 5: Actions Relating to the Role of the Noosa Community in Improving
                                    Waste Management
 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.
 7.1 Reuse and Repair            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
 7.2 Reuse & Repair              Investigate Reusables Schemes (takeaway cups and containers).
                                 Preference for reusable before recyclable
 9.2 Education                   Continue to promote National Awareness campaigns:
                                 - National Recycling Week
                                 - Plastic Free July




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