Site-specific logistical support is put in The use of involving remote communities in State, Northern available state-based container deposit schemes Territory and Local technology to (where such schemes are in place). For Government, with reuse plastic is example, improved trucking/barge community support increased backload of recyclables for remote communities. Updated standards, improved information and labelling related to the development, use and appropriate Assurance on disposal of degradable and compostable the plastics. environmental suitability of the Australian degradable and Government compostable Research is undertaken concerning plastics available understanding the full life cycle of any in Australia newly developed plastic. Actions for Objective 1 (Contribute to the long-term prevention of the incidence of marine debris) - continued Priority/ Action Outcome Output Responsibility timeframe Informed decisions on the practicalities of waste to energy An assessment of the environmental technologies (at impact and cost effectiveness of the use Medium a scale and cost 1.04 Encourage of to energy systems in remote practical for innovation in coastal communities and at ports is 3 years remote Australian recovery and conducted, informed by technologies and of the plan Australian Government treatment innovation programs being undertaken entering into conditions) to technologies internationally and noting that standards effect enable waste for gasification systems are currently material such as being prepared for the maritime sector. recovered ghost nets to be used to generate energy.
The use of available technology to reuse plastic is increased Site-specific logistical support is put in involving remote communities in state-based container deposit schemes (where such schemes are in place). For example, improved trucking/barge backload of recyclables for remote communities. State, Northern Territory and Local Government, with community support Assurance on the environmental suitability of the degradable and compostable plastics available in Australia Updated standards, improved information and labelling related to the development, use and appropriate disposal of degradable and compostable plastics. Australian Government Research is undertaken concerning understanding the full life cycle of any newly developed plastic. Actions for Objective 1 (Contribute to the long-term prevention of the incidence of marine debris) - continued Action Priority/ timeframe Outcome Output Responsibility 1.04 Encourage innovation in recovery and treatment technologies Medium 3 years of the plan entering into effect Informed decisions on the practicalities of waste to energy technologies (at a scale and cost practical for remote Australian conditions) to enable waste material such as recovered ghost nets to be used to generate energy. An assessment of the environmental impact and cost effectiveness of the use of to energy systems in remote coastal communities and at ports is conducted, informed by technologies and innovation programs being undertaken internationally and noting that standards for gasification systems are currently being prepared for the maritime sector. Australian Government
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