Organics - 8
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Stream 1
| Thursday, May 4, 2017 |
| 2:50 PM - 3:10 PM |
| Osprey Room |
Overview
A snapshot of recycled organics in the Hunter Region.
Michael Neville, Hunter Joint Organisation of Councils
Details
Hunter Councils Environment Division and the nine Councils of the Hunter Waste Region are working closely together on the delivery of the Hunter Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery (WARR Strategy 2014-21. The collection, processing and marketing of recycled organics products is clearly articulated as a high priority in the Strategy.
This is a complex issue in a complex and diverse region, so multiple approaches including data analysis, stakeholder engagement, research, support for funding applications and regional capacity building have been delivered. These have assessed the scope and scale of the issue and developed a suite of integrated actions that will support councils to deliver improved long-term outcomes in all aspects of recycled organics.
Speaker
Mr Michael Neville
Team Leader - Strategy, Projects & Education
Hornsby Shire Council
A snapshot of recycled organics in the Hunter Region
2:50 PM - 3:10 PMBiography
Michael holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Sydney and a Diplomas of management and Project Management. He has extensive teaching experience, as well as 20 years working in the field of waste management, sustainability and community education.
Michael has also previously facilitated regional approaches to waste management through involvement with both the Northern and Southern Sydney Waste Boards.
He joined HCCREMS in 2014 as the Hunter Regional Waste Program Coordinator responsible for the implementation of the 2014-2017 Regional Waste Strategy in collaboration with member councils and the NSW EPA. In this role he works closely with member councils on the development and implementation of projects and initiatives that guide the region’s waste management infrastructure and systems to meet the NSW waste targets (data management, regional education, system alignment, industrial ecology, infrastructure enhancements).
Chairperson
Ken Donley
NSW/ACT Municipal Manager
Veolia
