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3. Recycling




Example Draft Waste Plan actions to support the above sentiment includes, but is not limited
to:

Table 3: Actions relating to factors that impact ability to recycle and would help with 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
 Management           of bin ratios, compaction bins, bin level sensors, logistics and collections
                      technology. Potential to reduce traffic and emissions
 4.2 Precinct Waste   Visitor Waste Behaviour Change
 Management           - Develop and implement a peak period (Christmas, Easter) waste avoidance,
                      reduction, reuse and repair – annual campaign.
                      -Support existing visitor sustainability organisations and programs eg. Tourism
                      Noosa – Plastic Free Noosa, Tread Lightly Program
                      -Waste free events: review Noosa Council’s Sustainable Events Policy to
                      encourage Waste Free events. Review and modernize Council event bin
                      covers.




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