Queensland generated 10.25 million tonnes of headline waste in 2024–25, marking a 4.5 per cent increase on the previous year, according to the state’s latest recycling and waste data. The rise occurred
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ACOR praises Queensland for leading the way with battery plan
The Australian Council of Recycling (ACOR) has congratulated the Queensland Government on its proactive approach to tackling the growing threat of battery-related fires through its new three-point plan.
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ReMade In Queensland offers $10 million to recover/recycle materials
Demand for sustainable products and materials is growing. Queensland manufacturers and recyclers have an opportunity to access markets and supply chains via the ReMade in Queensland program.
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Saving a Gabba’s worth of rubbish from landfill
Every year, Brisbane sends enough recyclable material to landfill to fill the Gabba. That’s the equivalent of roughly 60,000 tonnes of soft plastics, coffee pods, toys, blister packs, electronics and clothes – all of which could be recycled and/or repurposed.
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Queensland councils look into landfill biogas extraction
Queensland council leaders looked into landfill biogas extraction at an open day at the Toowoomba Waste Management Centre.
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‘Education first’ approach to single-use plastic ban
Queensland’s single-use plastic ban came into effect on September 1. The government is trying to make sure that it gives as much assistance as possible to those companies making the transition through
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Demolishing the problem of QLD’s growing construction waste
Australia’s growing demolition and construction waste stream (C&D) will be alleviated by a new, state-of-the-art flagship Rino Recycling facility in Queensland that will accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
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Funding boost to reduce rubbish on Great Barrier Reef
The Federal Government will invest $3.5 million to help protect the Great Barrier Reef from marine debris. The funding will be used to fund local projects that clean up the waters flowing into the Reef
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Visy spend $48 million on Gibson Island upgrade
Visy unveiled a $48 million upgrade to its recycling and remanufacturing campus on Gibson Island in Queensland with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Deputy Premier Steven Miles. The upgrade is part of
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Clean Vibes appointed to clean up Gold Coast festivals
Major Events Gold Coast (MEGC) has partnered with Clean Vibes to help reduce waste at the city’s major music and entertainment festivals and minimise the impact on the environment.
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