Containers for Change celebrated the six billionth drink container returned through the network of more than 360 container refund points in Queensland this week, following a record-breaking summer for the scheme.
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QLD schools get smart on organic waste
The Queensland Government has funded more than 100 school-based organic waste reduction projects, encouraging the next generation to get excited about composting and reducing green waste and food scraps from entering landfill.
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Queensland stadiums trialling reusable cups
Alternatives to single use drinking cups are being trialled at stadium venues in Brisbane, Townsville and on the Gold Coast.
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Lockyer Valley FOGO trial diverts 400 tonnes of organics
More than 400 tonnes of organic waste has been diverted from landfill in a kerbside collection trial of food and garden organics (FOGO) by the Queensland Government and Lockyer Valley Regional Council.
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$1.7M to support Queensland food rescue organisations
The Queensland Government will provide $1.7 million to help food rescue organisations keep edible food out of landfill, and divert it to people in need.
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Phoenix to rise from the compost with joint funding
The Federal and Queensland Labor governments have announced funding to double the composting capacity of Gold Coast recyclers Phoenix Power, diverting an additional 45,000 tonnes of organic waste from landfill each year while also creating close to 40 jobs in the process.
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$500m refunded by QLD’s Containers for Change
Queensland’s container deposit scheme reached a significant milestone last week, with five billion containers collected and more than $500 million refunded.
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Waste, environment winners in QLD 2022-23 budget
The ongoing war on waste and environmental issues are key pillars in the Queensland Government’s 2022-23 State Budget.
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More funding to combat illegal dumping in QLD
The Queensland Government is investing a further $2 million to help councils tackle illegal dumping across the state.
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Recycled glass driving sustainable roads in QLD
A new facility for processing recycled glass into construction materials is set to come into operation this month in Rockhampton.
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