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SoE2020: Per capita waste generation
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Queensland households generated an average of 514kg of waste per capita in 2018–19. -
SoE2015: Agriculture sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Emissions from the agriculture sector have increased 6% between 2005 and 2014 mainly due to an increase in livestock numbers. -
SoE2017: Household waste recovered or recycled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Between 2012–2013 and 2016–2017 the amounts of glass and plastic sent for recycling by councils increased by about 22,600t and 6,500t respectively, while the amount... -
SoE2017: Nitrogen dioxide concentrations
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Since 1993, there have been no exceedances of the National Environmental Protection Measures (NEPM) Air Quality Standards and no clear trends over the past decade. -
SoE2020: Number of registered vehicles
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The total number of registered motor vehicles shows continued and sustained growth over time. While the number of electric and hybrid vehicles registered in Queensland has risen... -
SoE2020: Pressures affecting Queensland’s aquatic ecosystems
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The pressures affecting Queensland's aquatic ecosystems vary depending on local conditions and land management use and practices. Broadly, sediments, nutrients and pesticides... -
SoE2017: Commercial and industrial waste recovered or recycled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Between 2015–2016 and 2016–2017, the amount of commercial and industrial waste recovered or recycled increased by 1,500t (0.1%) to 1.319 million tonnes. -
SoE2015: Vehicle kilometres travelled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Total motor vehicle travel (cars, trucks, buses), expressed as total vehicle kilometres travelled, shows continued and sustained growth over time. -
SoE2017: Waste sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Emissions from the waste sector increased 17% between 2005 and 2016, however waste emissions have fallen since 2011 due to increased capture and combustion of landfill gas. -
SoE2015: Transport sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Emissions from the transport sector have increased 18% between 2005 and 2014. Road transport including passenger cars was the main source of emissions. -
SoE2020: Land use, land use change and forestry sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2018, net emissions from the land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF) sector contributed 22.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e), or 13% of... -
SoE2017: Number of litter items in Queensland
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The average number of litter items at urban sites in Queensland has been consistently higher than the average across Australia. There has been a gradual decline in the number of... -
SoE2015: Stationary energy sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Emissions from the stationary energy sector decreased by 1% between 2005 and 2014 but it continues to be the highest source of Queensland's emissions at 44% of total emissions. -
SoE2015: Sulphur dioxide concentrations
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Sulphur dioxide levels in all regions do not exceed the National Environmental Protection Measures (NEPM) Air Quality Standards except for Mount Isa where the 1-hour and 24-hour... -
SoE2015: Trackable waste recovered
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2014-2015, 52% of the trackable waste (by waste amount) recovered (which includes recycling, reclamation, direct re-use or alternative use of the waste) in Queensland was in... -
SoE2015: Number of litter items in Queensland
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
The average number of litter items at urban sites in Queensland has been consistently higher than the average across Australia. -
SoE2017: Interstate household waste received
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
In 2016–2017, about 53,000t of household waste generated interstate was transported to Queensland for disposal. -
SoE2020: Vehicle kilometres travelled
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Total motor vehicle travel (cars, trucks, buses), expressed as total vehicle kilometres travelled, shows continued and sustained growth over time. -
SoE2017: Agriculture sector greenhouse gas emissions
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Emissions from the agriculture sector decreased 6% between 2005 and 2016, mainly due to a decline in livestock numbers. -
SoE2017: Ozone concentrations
Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation
While ozone levels in Townsville and Gladstone have never exceeded air quality standards, South East Queensland experienced exceedances in 2011 and 2015.