Regional Waste Management Expert Returns with Insights from Abroad

La Vergne Lehmann, Yarriambiack Shire Council's waste and sustainability coordinator, has returned from a seven-week trip abroad to explore how other countries manage their waste and recycling. She traveled to New Zealand, Japan, Sweden, Scotland, Wales, and England, investigating regional initiatives in these areas.

With over 15 years of experience working in waste and sustainability in Western Victoria, Lehmann's expertise will likely inform local policies on recycling and the circular economy.