The Greens’ Caroline Le Couteur has announced the Greens waste policy:
— Commit $2 million for a comprehensive education program, including free composting equipment for up to 21,000 households;
— Provide $2 million trash pack subsidy of up to $180 a year for concession card holders to assist with removal and recycling of garden waste;
— Provide $1.8 million for recycling bins in town centres, building on the Greens 2008 initiative for recycling across Civic;
— Commit $200,000 to YellowVan to assist the operations of the only ACT food rescue organisation;
— Fund an additional staff member at ACTSmart to boost organic waste recovery in offices and businesses;
— Fund up to 15 drop-off recycling points for batteries and compact fluorescent bulbs.
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