Circular Economy Huon Election Special

Tasmanian State Election May 1 2021

Circular Economy Huon (CEH) has produced a statement of priorities and principles we think the next State Government should adopt, regardless of which party wins. We have shared the priorities with the candidates for Franklin and invited the candidates of the major parties to discuss them with us in an open public forum at the Huon Valley Town Hall.

Please come along, listen in and share your thoughts.

Priorities and Principles

Circular Economy Huon (CEH) would like to promote specific measures that Tasmania should adopt regardless of which party or coalition of parties holds office in the future. For simplicity we have only listed three priorities. However it is also important to understand that they are based on three important overarching principles that are briefly stated below.Three priorities for action:

1. Integrated Transport Plan

State and federal resources have been put into roads at the expense of developing an efficient low emissions, transport system. CEH has put a lot of effort into developing a draft plan for the Huon which is almost ready to share and further develop with the community. This could become a pilot project for the Huon or further developed for broader regional or statewide implementation.

2. Tasmania: A Circular Economy

Tasmania needs a new structure for instigating realistic action for advancing a circular economy. This has been done overseas, and the EU is a prime example; but more recently New South Wales has developed a body called NSW Circular. It is mainly funded by state government but has strong ties with and support from business, and centres of learning.

3. Dealing with organic waste statewide

Research indicates that many waste bins are 40% filled with food scraps and organic waste resulting in high levels of methane in landfill. While some local government areas have an organics collection and/or FOGO arrangements, many dont. This needs to change so that all local governments are required and adequately resourced to collect organics. Organics, properly composted can be a great resource to agriculture and households.

Click the link below to read a more detailed document about the priorities and principles. https://circulareconomyhuon.org.au/about/submissions/2021-04-01-priorities-and-principles.docx/

For further information about Circular Economy Huon:

www.circulareconomyhuon.org.au

Contacts:

Liz Smith, President CEH 0478 608 993

Gerry White, Public Officer CEH 0438 059 237