More than $100,000 in fines have been issued in the past three months to people who have been illegally operating in the Queensland waste industry.
Ai Group and FWR join forces to showcase QLD sector
Ai Group, Australia’s largest employer representative body, has joined forces with the Future Waste Resources (FWR) convention to run a waste industry tour and Queensland Business Leaders Breakfast.
WRIQ and Corrs Chambers Westgarth to host PFAS Masterclass
In February last year, an in-principal settlement was reached between the Federal Government and residents of three communities which had their groundwater contaminated by toxic firefighting foams used at defence bases until the early 2000s.
QLD set to host Future Waste Resources 2021 Convention
Queensland is preparing to host the state’s only convention combining the waste and secondary resources sector and Queensland’s primary producers.
Our future success is Australia’s future success: WRIQ
Newly appointed Waste Recycling Industry Association Queensland CEO Mark Smith discusses the role of the workforce and upcoming leaders in shaping solutions for a sustainable future.
Future waste leaders: WRIQ
Though its Future Leaders program, WRIQ is committed to mentoring the next generation of circular economy thinkers and waste experts. CEO Mark Smith explains.
WRIQ launches new waste educators program
The Waste Recycling Industry Association of Queensland (WRIQ) has announced a new program to build the skills and expertise of waste educators.
NWRIC State Associations update: November
National Waste and Recycling Industry Council (NWRIC) State Affiliates provide a detailed overview of industry and policy changes across the country.
The private sector’s hip pocket: WRIQ
Waste Recycling Industry Association Queensland (WRIQ), in partnership with state and national affiliates, is taking a deep dive into levy collection and expenditure and is calling for transparency and better equity in the distribution of levies.
QLD LNP outlines pre-election recycling plan
If elected, Queensland’s Liberal National Party (LNP) will invest $50 million to build a new wave of roads from recycled plastic waste, including bottles and bags.