4.2 Action categories approach The region has invested heavily in infrastructure and service provision for waste and recycling. To date this work has focussed on domestic waste generation and associated material diversion. The intention now is to switch the focus to the commercial and industrial waste streams where large scale gains in material diversion can be achieved with the introduction of the CIF. The following table summarises the Council’s categories of actions and is drawn from work already done by other territorial authorities. Key action areas Description Direct action Programmes or services that promote waste reduction or divert waste away from disposal (eg; home composting, recycling and Re-use Shops). Develop appropriate Develop incentives and disincentives to advance waste minimisation, economic tools eg; the cost of disposal versus material diversion. This could be used to steer material away from disposal where a sustainable alternative can be established. Enhance the rules The development and use of legal mechanisms such as bylaws and district and regional plan rules that promote waste minimisation and the beneficial use of resources (eg; a bylaw that prohibits the disposal of certain materials from landfill or cleanfill). This would have to be supported by the provision of relevant infrastructure. Advocacy and lobbying The promotion of waste minimisation issues that are beyond the direct control of local government, such as advocating for national extended producer responsibility legislation and accredited schemes. Foster new ideas Promote and, where viable, support relevant research and development (eg; research into biogas recovery). Engage the community Promote the understanding, commitment and engagement of the community in waste minimisation (eg; the promotion of kerbside recycling or home composting programmes). Monitor and feedback Manage relevant data and information and provide feedback to the community (eg; reporting, performance and sustainability outcomes). Utilise opportunities Advance opportunities within the Council for reducing waste, using within Council recyclable products, and utilising municipal compost (eg; procurement policies and leading by example). Page 38