Energy and resources
We all use energy and natural resources, yet can do more to reduce our impact on the environment.
We all use energy and natural resources, yet can do more to reduce our impact on the environment.
We produce significant volumes of waste from many of our daily activities. This includes garden, food, plastic, and construction and demolition waste. We can reduce the amount of waste we create, and recover some forms of waste to become a usable resource (referred to as the ‘circular economy’). As landfill waste produces greenhouse gases, by reducing our waste we can also reduce our carbon footprint.
Energy and resource efficiency reduces greenhouse gas emissions and supports a healthier planet. It also provides:
On the Sunshine Coast, we're moving toward a low carbon, energy and resource efficient way of life. This is important to maintain and enhance our liveability and the lifestyle we treasure on the Sunshine Coast.
Council is setting the pace, with a target to become a zero-net emissions organisation by 2041 which will work hand-in-hand with our community to be low-carbon by 2041.
We’re working with industry and the community to effect change. We share our knowledge and trial new technologies.
A low carbon, energy and resource efficient community making sustainable choices.
Read our energy and resources policy positions.
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Coastal areas extend from our coastal plains and lagoons to our sand dunes and rocky shores.
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Open space is our network of sport and recreation, trails and paths, and nature spaces.
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Adaptation and resilience is our community’s ability to respond and adapt to a changing climate.
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