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SoE2015: Interstate household waste received
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2014-2015, about 45,000 tonnes of household waste generated interstate was transported to Queensland landfills for disposal. -
SoE2015: Household waste recovered or recycled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Between 2010-2011 and 2014-2015 the amount of glass and plastic being sent for recycling by councils increased by about 6,500 tonnes and 6,900 tonnes respectively, although... -
SoE2020: Household waste recovered or recycled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The amount of household waste recovered by councils during 2014–15 to 2018–19 averaged 818,000 tonnes per year. -
SoE2020: Household waste landfilled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The amount of domestic kerbside waste sent to landfill decreased from about 1.26 million tonnes in 2016–17 to 1.20 million tonnes in 2018–19. -
SoE2015: Total annual greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
While Queensland's greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 18% between 2005 and 2014, the state was the largest source of emissions in 2014 of all Australian jurisdictions. -
SoE2015: Commercial and industrial waste recovered or recycled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The 1.069 million tonnes of commercial and industrial waste recovered or recycled in 2014-2015 was a decrease of about 241,000 tonnes on the amount reported in 2013-2014. -
SoE2020: Trackable waste recovered
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Putrescible and organic wastes made up 37% of trackable wastes recovered for recycling, reclamation, direct re-use or alternative use in Queensland in 2018–19. -
SoE2017: Number of registered vehicles
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The total number of registered motor vehicles shows continued and sustained growth over time. -
SoE2017: Stationary energy sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Emissions from the stationary energy sector increased by 14% between 2005 and 2016. This continues to be the highest source of Queensland’s emissions at 48% of total... -
SoE2015: Land use, land use change and forestry sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Emissions from the land sector have decreased 69% between 2005 and 2014, however Queensland is the largest source of this type of emission in Australia. -
SoE2017: Construction and demolition waste landfilled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The 2.146 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste landfilled in 2016–2017 was about 261,000t more than the amount landfilled in the previous year, and about... -
SoE2015: Vehicle emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Emissions from motor vehicles are a function of many factors, but most importantly total travel, fleet mix and emission control technology and driving behaviour. -
SoE2017: Lead concentrations
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Routine monitoring of lead in air is no longer undertaken in South East Queensland due to the low ambient concentrations following removal of lead in petrol. -
SoE2020: Lead concentrations
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Routine monitoring of lead in air is no longer undertaken in South East Queensland due to the low ambient concentrations following removal of lead in petrol. Lead monitoring... -
SoE2020: Construction and demolition waste landfilled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2018–19, 2.21 million tonnes of construction and demolition waste was sent to landfill. This is 385,000 tonnes (15%) less than in the previous year, and about 714,000... -
SoE2015: Condition of aquatic ecosystem health
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queensland's aquatic ecosystems vary significantly in condition. -
SoE2015: Per capita waste generation
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Adjusting for population levels, the amounts of waste landfilled per capita in all regions were roughly comparable. -
SoE2020: Stationary energy sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2018, emissions from the stationary energy sector remained Queensland’s largest source of emissions, contributing 77.64 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent... -
SoE2017: Interstate commercial and industrial waste received
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2016–2017, about 23,000t of commercial and industrial waste generated interstate was transported to Queensland landfills for disposal. -
SoE2015: Interstate construction and demolition waste received
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
About 259,000 tonnes of construction and demolition waste generated interstate was transported to Queensland landfills for disposal in 2014-2015.