Environment

Global issues such as availability of potable (drinking) water, land, water and air pollution, population swell and the rapid increase in greenhouse gas emissions leading to concerns over global warming, have all arisen over the past few years.

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The Gold Coast is currently home to over 450 environmental related companies.

The Gold Coast environment industry primarily services south east Queensland and northern New South Wales markets - two of the fastest growing regions in Australia which are proving significant markets for Gold Coast environmental technologies and services.
Due to the demand of environmental technologies globally, Council is partnering with local firms to deliver a number of environmental projects in China, Southeast Asia and potentially Latin America.

Areas in which Gold Coast environment businesses are involved include:

• water and waste management and treatment 
• land and coastal management and conservation
• planning and consulting
• flora and fauna programs
• energy efficient technologies
• research and development
• renewable energy
• recycling
• fire protection services
• eco-friendly products
• biodegradability
• sustainable development and construction
• engineering and consultancy services

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