The feedback we've received so far

The conversations we had...

During April- May 2022, the City of Stonnington engaged with its community on the draft Towards a circular economy, our future waste Strategy 2022-2025. This engagement is built upon feedback collected for the Stonnington Climate Emergency Action Plan, Council Plan and Council Vision.

A total of 683 people participated through various engagement activities, including an online survey, online information sessions and workshops, pop-ups and one-on-one conversations.

Overall, there was a high degree of satisfaction with existing waste services and a high level of support for the draft Towards a circular economy, our future waste services strategy, priorities, and actions.

How we engaged

Who we engaged

Demographic data was captured through the intercept surveys conducted at the popups.

It was not captured in the workshops, targeted surveys, or social media.

The changes we made to the Waste Strategy

As a result of the feedback we received, we made changes to the Waste Strategy. Some of the key changes are outlined below, but please read the Waste strategy community consultation- summary report for more detailed information about all of the changes we made.


Actions taken to reduce waste

There is increasing awareness in the community about the need to reduce waste and its impacts on climate change and our environment. The most prominent behaviours the community reported to reduce their waste are as follows:

  • Using reusable items (cups, containers, bags)

  • Recycling and separating waste

  • Composting and worm farms

  • Choosing plastic free options when shopping

  • Collecting soft plastics taking them to recycling