Meeting papers

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5. Waste Contract   Incorporate reuse and recycling targets, and infrastructure into future waste management contracts.
                    Examples include:
                    - Trucks (electric/gas/hydrogen/other)
                    - Peak period waste
                    - Innovation and future proofing
6. Waste Pricing     eview and model waste charging and budgeting to reflect waste diversion improvements via infrastructure, residential and business activities. Review budget against the cost implications including an offset
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                    value for greenhouse gas emissions from landfill.
7. Reuse & Repair   7.1 P
                         romote 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.




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                    7.2 I nvestigate Reusables Schemes (takeaway cups and containers). Preference for reusable before recyclable.




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8. Recycle          8.1 Continue to collect and recycle existing waste streams.




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                    8.2 Continue to investigate additional waste stream recycling equipment and collection options as they develop. Eg Polystyrene processing (Refer Attachment 4) and Reverse Vending Machine.
                    8.3 Continue to raise awareness of correct recycling practices through educational programs and materials and investigate new mechanisms eg Noosa specific Recycle Mate App.




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                    8.4 Continue to support existing recycling programs and investigate emerging initiatives.




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                    Examples include:
                    - Blocktexx (Refer Attachment 5).
                    - Simply Cups.
                    - Containers for Change.
                    - TerraCycle.
                    - Garage Sale Trail.
9. Education        9.1 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.
                    9.2 Continue to promote National Awareness campaigns:
                    - National Recycling Week.
                    - Plastic Free July.
                    - Clean-up Australia.




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