Since July 2021, 52 tourism businesses have engaged with the Whitsunday Healthy Heart Project (WHHP) and in the process of measuring their carbon footprints, gained a deeper understanding of the contribution that waste has on their overall carbon emissions (CO2-e).
The Whitsunday tourism sector has expressed an interest in discovering more about waste management, innovative waste solutions, recycling and in-region waste reduction activities.
To address this desire to learn more about how our region handles waste, the WHHP will be hosting a Free ‘Waste in the Whitsundays’ speaking event at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre on Tuesday 12th November.
The Whitsunday tourism sector’s CO2-e measured to date, indicates that waste appears to contribute approximately 8% of overall carbon emissions generated via the operation of these businesses.
Waste-generated emissions are a complex mix of different gases created by the action of microorganisms within a landfill, generating landfill gas, which is approximately forty to sixty per cent methane, the remainder being mostly carbon dioxide.
Recycling plays a crucial role in reducing waste and thereby emissions, as using recycled materials to make new products reduces the need for virgin materials and the consumption of energy, which is used during manufacturing.
Mayor Ry Collins will be attending the event, stating “We are excited to welcome a diverse range of waste related specialist guest speakers to share their stories, educate and inspire us to continually improve our waste management.”
Speakers will include Whitsunday Regional Council, Mackay Material Recovery Facility, Eco Barge Clean Seas, Containers for Change, EcoBiz, Reef Catchments and Zero Waste Solutions. Keynote speaker, Steve Walpole from Reef Catchments, will be presenting a fascinating insight into the potential and impact of circular economies around resource recovery and recycling.
“Today we need about 1.75 planets to provide the resources for our consumption and absorb our waste. By 2030, we will need 2 planets. Our ability to design out waste and or make waste a valuable resource is inextricably linked to our planet’s greatest challenges.” Says Steve Walpole.
To register – Get a free ticket from the Proserpine Entertainment Centre website or buy a ticket in person during business hours.
What: Waste in the Whitsundays
When: Tuesday 12th November
Where: Proserpine Entertainment Centre
Waste in the Whitsunday event
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