Report 2B: AQIRF085-2023RD6 Milestone 1.3

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Seligmann, H.. 2025. Report 2B: AQIRF085-2023RD6 Milestone 1.3. Australia. University of Southern Queensland.
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Report 2B: AQIRF085-2023RD6
Milestone 1.3

Report TypeProject report
AuthorsSeligmann, H.
Year2025
PublisherUniversity of Southern Queensland
Place of PublicationAustralia
Abstract

This report assesses the quality, chemical composition, and microstructural characteristics of waste
glass using a combination of analytical methods, including particle size distribution analysis, organic
content testing, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS).
Data on annual glass production was obtained from the Queensland Department of Transport and Main
Roads (TMR) and supplemented by published figures from private waste glass recycling facilities.
Queensland produces over 300,000 tonnes of waste glass each year, with significant stockpiles located
in Brisbane, Cairns, Rockhampton, and Townsville. Mapping and material flow analysis indicate that
substantial volumes of waste glass are routinely transported between regional material recovery facilities
(MRFs) and centralised processing sites, demonstrating the logistical potential for integrating recycled
glass into road construction projects across the state

KeywordsWaste glass, Stabilisation, Recycling
Contains Sensitive ContentDoes not contain sensitive content
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020400505. Construction materials
Byline AffiliationsSchool of Engineering
Centre for Future Materials
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