Circular Economy is a system where materials aren't wasted or thrown into landfill and are instead re-used for something else. The name "circular" describes the ideal product life. Rather than a "linear" (straight) product life, where the item is designed, created, used and then thrown out, a "circular" product life means a product is designed, created, used and then re-purposed into something else, to then be used again and again.

Council have adopted a Circular Economy Framework to guide and support the development of a circular economy in Bass Coast. The framework is underpinned by the three core principles of circular economy:

• to design out waste and pollution
• keep materials in use at their highest value
• regenerate nature

The framework outlines key actions for Council, as well as opportunities for community to get involved. We want to gather ideas and understand your priorities, and how we can best support the transition to a circular economy for our Shire. If you want to read more about the circular economy, read our introductory document here - Foundations for a Circular Economy in Bass Coast.

Watch this video for a great explanation of Circular Economy:

This framework aims to ensure we stay on track as we progress our efforts in supporting the transition toward a circular economy. This framework, our efforts will initially focus on embedding circular economy principles across Council’s strategies and plans and investigate ways Council could support resource recovery and sharing across Bass Coast.