Keep Queensland Beautiful

02/07/2026

🌏 Plastic Free July – Day 2: Every Small Choice Counts

You don’t have to be perfect to make a difference.

Every time you refuse single-use - choose a reusable coffee cup, or refill your water bottle, you’re helping reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in our environment.

Did you know that much of the plastic litter found on our streets eventually makes its way into our creeks, rivers and oceans? What starts on land can end up harming marine life and polluting our beautiful beaches and oceans.

Today’s challenge:
♻️ Choose one single-use plastic item you use every day and replace it with a reusable alternative.

Small actions, repeated by thousands of people, create lasting change.

Together, we can keep Queensland beautiful - one simple choice at a time.

💚 What’s one plastic item you’ve already swapped, or plan to swap this month? Share your ideas in the comments and inspire others!

01/07/2026

🌏 Plastic Free July is here! 💚

This July, make one simple pledge that can help create a cleaner, greener Queensland.

Every year, millions of tonnes of plastic waste end up in our environment, harming wildlife, polluting our waterways and oceans, and breaking down into microplastics that can remain in our ecosystems for generations.

The good news? Small changes really do add up.

This Plastic Free July, we challenge you to make a personal pledge. It could be:
♻️ Carry a reusable water bottle.
🛍️ Say no to single-use plastic bags.
☕ Bring your own coffee cup.
🥤 Skip plastic straws and cutlery.
🥗 Choose products with less packaging.
🚮 Dispose of waste responsibly and recycle correctly.

No pledge is too small. When thousands of Queenslanders each make one positive change, the collective impact is significant.

🌱 What’s your Plastic Free July pledge? Share it in the comments below and inspire others to join the movement.

Together, we can reduce plastic pollution, protect our beautiful beaches, rivers and bushland, and leave a cleaner environment for future generations.

05/06/2026

🎉💙 Happy Queensland Day! 💙🎉

Today, we celebrate the place we proudly call home – the great State of Queensland.

Queensland Day marks the anniversary of Queensland becoming a separate colony from New South Wales on 6 June 1859. More than 165 years later, Queensland continues to be a place of innovation, resilience, community spirit and natural beauty.

From the iconic wonders of the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, to our stunning beaches, vibrant cities, country towns and outback communities, Queensland offers something truly special for everyone.

We are home to world-class athletes, pioneering scientists, inspiring artists, dedicated volunteers, hardworking farmers, community champions, and everyday Queenslanders who make a difference in their neighbourhoods every day.

At Keep Queensland Beautiful, we celebrate the pride Queenslanders have in their local communities. Whether you’re planting trees, reducing litter, protecting our waterways, caring for wildlife, or simply helping to keep your street clean, you’re contributing to what makes Queensland great.

Today, let’s celebrate our unique lifestyle, our rich history, our diverse cultures, and the incredible people who make the Sunshine State one of the best places in the world to live.

🌴 Happy Queensland Day!
🌞 Proudly Queensland.
🌏 Naturally Beautiful.

04/06/2026

🌏🌿 Happy World Environment Day! 🌿🌏

Today, we join communities across the globe in celebrating World Environment Day — a reminder that every action we take, no matter how small, can make a positive difference for our environment.

At Keep Queensland Beautiful, we believe that cleaner streets, healthier waterways, thriving natural spaces, and engaged communities all contribute to a more sustainable future for Queensland.

World Environment Day is more than a date on the calendar. It is an opportunity to reflect on how we care for the places we live, work and play. Whether it’s reducing waste, recycling correctly, planting native vegetation, participating in community clean-ups, conserving water, or simply picking up litter when you see it, every action matters.

Together, we can create communities that are cleaner, greener, and more resilient for future generations.

Today, we encourage all Queenslanders to take one positive action for the environment and inspire others to do the same.

Because protecting our environment isn’t just about today—it’s about the legacy we leave for tomorrow.

💚 What will your positive environmental action be today?

09/01/2026

🚨 The 2026 Great Cane Toad Bust is just around the corner 🐸

From 17 January to 25 January, you can challenge family, friends, neighbours or even yourself to catch as many cane toads as possible in just one week!

👉 Register your interest and learn more here: https://watergum.org/greatcanetoadbust/

🐸 Submit your catches to the Watergum database: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/258adb07fc874cfca5fc7112da3ded81

👊 Join the 2026 Great Cane Toad Bust Facebook event page to stay up to date with leaderboard, catching numbers and see what others are saying

💚 Visit the Watergum webpage for humane euthanasia recommendations and to see the link of drop off points in South East Queensland and Northern NSW: https://watergum.org/humane-euthanasia/

Let’s work together to create safe havens for native animals and pets, and support our agriculture industry.

Thank you to event sponsors Metal Manufacturers Pty Ltd and Haymans Electrical

07/01/2026

Zero Litter to the Bay by 2030 🌊

Andrew Powell MP
David Crisafulli MP

100 new stormwater filtration devices 🟰 6,000 wheelie bins worth of waste prevented from entering the bay each year!

The Queensland Government has launched the $35 million Zero Litter to the Bay by 2030 program, aimed at reducing plastic and litter pollution in Moreton Bay. 🎉

This initiative will fund the installation of at least 100 new stormwater filtration devices across high litter-generating areas, preventing an estimated 6,000 wheelie bins’ worth of waste from entering the bay each year.

These filtration devices are designed to trap plastics and litter larger than 5mm, protecting marine life and preserving the bay’s ecosystem. The program is part of the government’s commitment to safeguarding Queensland’s coastal environments and addressing plastic pollution. 🐟

Local councils are encouraged to apply for funding to support the installation of these devices, which will enhance existing stormwater management systems and contribute to the long-term health of Moreton Bay.

30/12/2025

Our thoughts are with those affected by the flooding in North and Central Queensland.

If it’s flooded, forget it. Stay safe.

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from Keep Queensland Beautiful 🏝️