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Compostable dog waste bags now available Compostable dog waste bags are now available from Noosa Council’s dispensers. Noosa is one of the first Queensland councils to make the switch, and Local Laws Manager Phil Amson says the response to the new product has been positive. “Council is pleased to lead by example with the move to compostable doggie bags. Made from vegetable fats and oils, along with corn starch, the new bags are fully compostable and simply decompose in the environment,” he said. Councillor Joe Jurisevic says the switch to the new product will keep thousands of plastic bags out of the waste stream annually. “Too many plastic bags end up in landfill, not to
mention parks, gardens and waterways where they can have a devastating impact, particularly on marine life. “Even degradable plastic bags still leave plastic particles in the environment as they break down.” Cr Jurisevic said making the switch to the compostable bags was an important part of Council’s Cr Joe Jurisevic (right) and fellow dog owners with some of commitment to reducing Noosa Council’s new compostable dog waste bags. environmental hazards and excess waste. The compostable bag roll- For information about “As Council is serious keeping a dog in Noosa about reducing plastic bag out comes ahead of the State Government’s singleShire, visit Council’s waste we’re pleased to be use plastic shopping bag website one of the first councils in ban, to take effect from www.noosa.qld.gov.au/dog Queensland to make the July 2018 – a move Council -ownership switch to compostable supports. bags,” Cr Jurisevic said.
Apply for Community Project and RADF grants Noosa Council is accepting applications for the next round of Community Project Grants and the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). “Community Project Grants help fund community-based not-forprofit organisations with a range of projects and programs including cultural, sporting and community events that bring residents together.
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Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.
“Council’s Community Project Grants have supported a wide range “Since 2014 the RADF program has of initiatives over the past four years. provided more than $140,000 to assist creative projects in Noosa,” Cr Successful applicants in the last Glasgow said. round include the Veggie Village Community Gardens at Peregian Beach, the Strade Bianche cycling event, plus Zero Emissions Noosa, which is arranging the first-of-itskind Noosa Electric Car Expo on May 22,” Cr Jackson said.
“I encourage community groups to apply and obtain advice from “Councillor Jess Glasgow, Chair of Council grant staff who are there to the RADF committee, said RADF help,” says Councillor Ingrid Jackson. grants provide assistance for eligible The grants, allocated through a arts and cultural projects. competitive assessment process The Regional Arts Development twice a year, can also help fund Fund is a partnership between the building works or repairs to local Queensland Government and Noosa
“Projects have included art installations, workshops, plus projects that employ emerging or established artists or arts workers.” Applicants have until noon, April 12, 2018, to lodge both Community Project Grant and RADF applications. For more information and how to apply visit Council's website, send an email, or phone (07) 5329 6437
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