June 7th, 2023Go circular? local businesses say ‘yes’

A survey of the local business community in Hepburn Shire suggests a high readiness to implement circular economy strategies, the local council says.

The survey was part of the Hepburn Circular Economy Activation project and results are now available for download on Participate Hepburn.

The work was co-funded by Council and Hepburn Energy and identifies areas of strength and areas where there are gaps in supporting the activation of a circular economy in the Hepburn Shire.

The council recently employed a circular economy officer, Jodi Newcombe, who is an economist and strategist with 25 years’ experience in the sustainability sector. She has previously worked as Climate Change Coordinator for the neighbouring Mount Alexander Shire. 

Ms Newcombe is keen to learn what local businesses and organisations hope to see as part of the council’s circular economy programming, with locals invited to contribute their thoughts in this three-minute survey.