Mt Isa Council has launched a community survey to gain clarity about local residents’ interest in a recycling bin service being established in the city.
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Queenslanders given extra time to contribute on single-use plastics ban
The Queensland government has extended the deadline for the community to have their say about banning single-use plastics, such as straws, drink stirrers, cutlery and plates to April 30.
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Queenslanders poised to decide the future of single-use plastics
Queenslanders have until tomorrow, April 15 to consult with the government on a state-wide ban on single use plastic that will initially focus on straws, drink stirrers, cutlery and plates.
The Government
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Tyre recycler says Queensland plant on track
A recycling plant in Toowoomba Queensland, that will use technology to turn end-of-life tyres into high value oil, carbon and steel will proceed despite financial delays. According to Green Distillation
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WRIAQ and state government unite to secure industry safety
A decree to make WARR confirmed as an essential service has been implemented following a direct request to the state government from the Waste Recycling Industry Association Queensland (WRIAQ).
In its
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National program launched to give valuable waste materials second life
A national program has been launched to identify valuable products from waste streams, which will then be transformed into useful resources.
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Queensland releases Plastic Pollution Reduction Plan
The Queensland government released a Plastic Pollution Reduction Plan on November 7, which proposes a way forward for reducing and dealing with single-use plastics in the state.
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Queensland waste levy – success and challenges three months in
Council staff hope that Queensland’s waste levy won’t be canned again as they anticipate the levy will help grow investment in resource recovery over time. Speaking at the Waste Management and
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Queensland researcher finds replacement for sand in construction industry
A University of Queensland researcher is exploring the use of crushed waste glass as an alternative to sand for ground improvement during construction.
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Brisbane joins Love Food Hate Waste movement
Brisbane City Council has joined the international Love Food Hate Waste movement to encourage residents to reduce the amount of food that goes to landfill each year.
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