Green targets introduced for building projects
Source: Queensland. Minister for Public Works . Media Release
"Government contractors are to aim to recycle or reuse, at best, 40% of building material that would otherwise be disposed of in land fill under the newly launched whole-of Government Recycling Policy for Buildings and Civil Infrastructure. Public Works Minister Robert Schwarten launched the policy at Kangaroo Point’s Institute of TAFE demolition site, a trial project for the new recycling targets. Mr Schwarten said the policy only applied to government projects identified as having significant recycling opportunities. “Contractors undertaking government projects are now required to ensure that all practical and cost effective opportunities for recycling or reusing materials are taken,” he said."