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Zero Waste is a Sustainability Pillar in our Sustainability Strategy 2021 - 2031. The relevant key principle is: 'The Shire seeks to embrace the role of a leader in the community by minimising waste'. Our objectives related to this pillar are:
Some current and recent projects and operations related to the Zero Waste pillar include:
The Shire is currently co-funding a Biochar research project Waste to Net Zero (Biochar Program), converting Denmark's green waste into biochar for potential use in our local agriculture sector. To find out more about this project, please visit the Wilson Inlet Catchment Committee website.
Nearly 20 tonnes of reusable items prevented from ending up in landfill locally
Denmark's McLean Oval to be kept green by recycled wastewater
Denmark and Peaceful Bay Tips closed Christmas Day and New Year
Online dashboard created to boost connections with South Coast Alliance funding
Nation-wide Garage Sale Trail comes back to town over two weekends this November
Renewed focus on areas such as roads and youth in line with community feedback
Thousands of local participants diverted 64,992kg of reusable items from landfill
Continued collaboration with Plastic Reduction Denmark works towards Zero Waste goals
Donated and unwanted mugs fill community mug library hampers at local businesses
Sustainable initiative aims to reduce waste to landfill by promoting cloth nappies
Variety of programs receive support to encourage environmental education
Recycling and general waste lids to meet Australian Standard colours
Thanks to the hardwork of local school students and Plastic Reduction Denmark
Community invited to learn more about composting on Saturday 13 November
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Information about relevant Shire supported and community-led initiatives and organisations related to the Zero Waste pillar will be listed here:
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Our Sustainability Officer can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.
Our Waste Services team can be reached at (08) 9848 0343 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.
Contact information for Green Skills Denmark can be accessed on the Green Skills website.
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