A draft of South Australia’s Waste Strategy 2020-2025 has
been released for consultation.
It proposes targets, objectives and actions to continue our efforts to achieve positive environmental outcomes while building the local industry
and creating business opportunities locally and overseas.
Its objective is to support South Australia’s transition to a circular economy and to make the state a national centre for reuse, remanufacturing,
recycling and composting.
New directions are identified for food waste, single-use plastics, regulatory waste reforms, education and behaviour change and supporting market
development through infrastructure investment and other measures.
An ambitious target of zero avoidable waste to landfill by 2030 is set to drive action during and beyond the lifespan of this strategy.
New waste sector targets for 2025 are also proposed:
- Municipal Solid Waste - 75% diversion (increased from 70%)
- Commercial and Industrial Waste - 90% diversion (increased from 80%)
- Construction and Demolition Waste - 95% (increased from 90%).
Submissions
Visit the YourSay website to provide feedback.
Closing date: 5pm Friday 28 August 2020
Contact: Veronica.Caire@sa.gov.au
