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What are the sources of emissions in Wollongong?
The Wollongong Local Government Area emissions profile (2016-2017) is made up of:Stationary energy 78% - this involves mainly electricity consumed by residential, commercial and institutional facilities, and manufacturing and construction activities.Transport 19%Waste 2%Waste water 1%
What have we learnt so far?
There is increased expectation from the community that waste management practices will become more and more sustainable into the future. In the context of climate change, rapidly diminishing landfill space in urban environments and ongoing
What is Council proposing?
The draft Strategy aims to minimise long term costs and impacts on the community through the implementation of increasingly sustainable waste management practices. The draft Strategy actively aims to educate and support community, businesses
Why is Council doing this?
Council has decided to install a GPT device due to the large amount of rubbish being washed onto Port Kembla Beach from the stormwater system. The waste reduction objectives of installing a GPT are in alignment with Council’s Waste and Recovery Strategy.
How can I have my say?
The draft Strategy documents can be downloaded from the Document Library below. Copies are also available at Council’s Customer Service Centre, libraries and at the Whytes Gully Waste and Resource Recovery Park. The easiest way to provide your
Why are these changes being made?
Unfortunately waste that is disposed of for free is not usually sorted and therefore most ends up in landfill.This does not meet the NSW Government requirements for Councils to divert material from landfill, reduces the life of the landfill
What can we do to reduce emissions in the community?
Emissions in the Wollongong Local Government Area are spread across industrial processes, electricity and gas use, transport and waste. To reduce emissions from these sources, the community should consider actions such as:Purchase electricity from
What can we do to reduce emissions in the community?
Emissions in the Wollongong Local Government Area are spread across industrial processes, electricity and gas use, transport and waste. To reduce emissions from these sources, the community should consider actions such as:Purchase electricity from
Growing Fair Food Movement
I Love Wollongong because of its growing Fair Food Movement that is rebuilding the relationship with good food, which is produced locally with minimal ecological impact. A fairer and more sustainable regional food system will contribute to an enlivened, enterprising, connected, waste avoidant, climate change resilient and ultimately healthier community.
What happens next?
Waste and Resource Strategy will contribute to the delivery of Wollongong 2022, Our Community Strategic Plan and is part of valuing and protecting our environment.