Who we are: The Barwon South West Waste and Resource Recovery Group is the link in our region between state and local governments, industry and the community for recycling and waste management. The Group is responsible for facilitating an integrated approach to regional waste planning and supporting the delivery of waste management and resource recovery services. What we do: • Develop and implement the 2017-2026 Barwon South West Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan, which provides a 10-year vision for the region's waste and recycling needs: www.bswwrrg.vic.gov.au/regional-implementation • Work in partnership with stakeholders on strategic planning for infrastructure development throughout the region to reduce waste and divert it from landfill • Collate and share data on the region’s waste sources, processing, waste infrastructure and recovered resources • Work with local government to support a coordinated approach to the delivery of waste and resource recovery services and programs • Work with stakeholders to deliver programs that improve recycling and waste reduction behaviour • Provide expertise and experience on waste avoidance and resource recovery issues and policies • Connect producers and processors of waste • Support collaborative procurement projects in the waste and resource recovery sector • Encourage innovation, investment and market growth in the circular economy • Provide information on and assistance with grant opportunities.