The Queensland Government’s Department of Environment and Science has commenced reviews for their Waste Management and Resource Recovery Strategy, as well at its underpinning waste disposal levy. Read more
Submissions open for 2040 roadmap business case tender
Cairns Regional Council in Queensland is inviting submissions to develop a ‘Resource Recovery 2040 Roadmap’ business case. Read more
$771 million package for QLD flood victims
Queensland’s largest ever extraordinary disaster assistance package will fast-track remaining clean-up efforts and help flood victims whose homes have been ravaged during the 2021-22 flooding season. Read more
Bread bags used in concrete in Queensland first
More than 800,000 soft plastic bread bags from thousands of Queensland households have been converted into a new recycled aggregate replacement, with Mackay Regional Council in Queensland pouring the state’s first batch of ‘Polyrok’ concrete last week. Read more
Call in considered for QLD Recycling Park
Deputy Premier, Minister for Planning, Steven Miles has given notice of a proposed call in for the Wanless Recycling Park at Ebenezer, in Queensland. Read more
Local QLD program helping to eradicate single-use plastics
Plastic Free CQ, a program supported by Rockhampton Regional Council in Queensland, has helped to support local business Riverston Tea Rooms’ switch from single use plastics to sustainable options. Read more
Schools to swap food waste for funding
Queensland’s students will help lead the charge against organic waste with $500,000 in funding from the state government to help schools tackle food and garden rubbish generated in the schoolyard. Read more
Single-use plastics get the flick in QLD
The sunshine state has given a swathe of single-use plastics the flick, with the latest ban taking effect today as part of efforts to stop waste from ending up in local waterways, beaches and landfill.
Queensland single-use plastic ban starts 1 September
Queensland will take its first steps toward the ban of single-use plastics from 1 September. Read more
Under review: securing QLD’s waste and resource recovery sector
Levies and funding arrangements for Queensland’s waste and resource recovery sector must be reviewed to ensure private investment has a role to play in driving confidence and growth in the sector.