Green Industry Fund

In reply to Dr CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (25 September 2018). (Estimates Committee A)

The Hon. D.J. SPEIRS (Black—Minister for Environment and Water): I have been advised:

The Green Industry Fund (and formerly the Waste to Resources Fund) is used to support programs in waste minimisation and resource recovery that benefit the whole community, including councils. Examples include the establishment of high performing kerbside collection systems, litter education and awareness projects, and provision of free collection services for problematic and hazardous materials.

In addition, Green Industries SA's programs that support industry investment in new and upgraded resource recovery infrastructure, as well as support businesses with resource efficiencies, also have indirect benefits to councils and communities in waste and recycling. Further information on Green Industries SA's programs is publicly available via the Agency's annual business plan on its website: www.greenindustries.sa.gov.au.