Meeting papers

                                                                                                                               Waste Plan 2023-2028
                      85% of respondents are concerned about organic
                      compostable material currently going into landfill




Feedback on one thing members of the Noosa community could
do to improve waste management. Top 5 comments included:
    I mplement effective waste sorting practices, take the initiative to educate oneself about
1
     recycling methods and actively seek opportunities for item reuse and repair

     dopt a waste reduction approach by practising mindful purchasing, avoiding excessive
    A
2   packaging and plastic, and embracing reusable alternatives such as takeaway containers
    and coffee cups

3   Reduce organic waste to landfill by composting




                     T
  Take ownership and personal responsibility for managing and minimising your waste
 	
4




                   F
    generation

5   Create a cleaner environment - Take action to pick up and prevent litter




                 RA                 Thoughts on potentially diverting food waste




               D
                                    from the landfill general waste bin
                                         Strongly support 52%
                                         Support 20%
                                         Neither support nor oppose 14%
                                         Oppose 6.5%
                                         Strongly oppose 7.5%




Other ways people in Noosa reduce items going to landfill
                            Donate items to charity     74%
         Choose products with minimal packaging 63%
           10 cents Containers for Change program 58%
                                            Compost 53%
     Choose products made from recycled materials 47%
       Soft plastics recycling (when it was available) 37%
                      Take recyclable items to landfill 33%
                                       No other ways     5%
                                                Other    8%      (respondents could select more than one response)




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