Moved by Councillor Scott, seconded by the Chair (the Lord Mayor) -
It is resolved that:
(A) Council note:
(i) there is a recycling crisis currently facing local councils and communities across Australia; and
(ii) that all Councils must look for increasing opportunities to play their part in procuring recycled materials to promote the circular economy; and
(B) the Chief Executive Officer be requested to:
(i) investigate options, including policy changes and advocacy, for the City of Sydney to maximise activity to create a circular waste economy; and
(ii) provide a report to Councillors via the CEO Update on actions undertaken.
Carried unanimously.
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