Surf Coast Shire Council is looking to reduce single-use items and packaging further to help reduce the amount of waste across the region.
The draft Single-Use Items and Packaging Policy will be open for community feedback until July 4 and aims to make a positive change for the environment.
Councillor Leon Walker said the policy would include phasing out many single-use items across all council facilities, events and land over the next five years if adopted in October.
“It is a strategic priority for council to help drive a more circular economy, by avoiding waste and maximising re-use wherever we can,” he said.
“Single-use items and packaging are major contributors to waste and pollution… (but) we understand this policy would mean some change for users of our facilities.
“We’re very keen to hear feedback and suggestions from clubs, facility user groups, businesses, event and market organisers, and the general community now while the policy is in draft form.
“It’s important to us to be aware of any practical considerations, and everything we hear will be carefully considered before a final policy comes before the council for adoption in October.”
Two online information sessions will be available on June 11 from 6pm to 7pm and June 19 from noon to 1pm for residents to hear more about the policy and ask questions.
Visit surfcoast.vic.gov.au/SingleUsePolicy for more information and to provide feedback.
