Getting it sorted
19 March, 2012 | Supplied by: STEINERT Australia Pty LtdThe UniSort line of sorting machines developed by RTT Steinert uses a range of detection and separation technologies to automatically sort waste at different points along the recovery and recycling path.
Publication of National Waste Report 2010 Evaluation Workshops study
13 March, 2012The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities has released the ‘National Waste Report 2010 Evaluation Workshops’ study. The ‘National Waste Report 2010’ was launched on 7 May 2010 and is intended to assist government, businesses and the community to make sound policies and decisions, and help individuals to contribute to waste minimisation in meaningful and achievable ways.
Reverse recycling pays at the Sydney Aquarium
01 March, 2012Sydney Aquarium installed the Envirobank recycling machine in January this year. Similar to a vending machine, customers can deposit an empty plastic bottle, aluminium can or plastic cup into the Envirobank and they will be guaranteed a reward voucher for instant redemptions.
Organic waste from Adelaide Oval gets a new life
29 February, 2012 | Supplied by: BASF Australia LtdFood scraps and organic waste from on-site food preparation and catering areas at the Adelaide Oval will find a new use as nutrient-rich compost, thanks to a closed system recycling program supported by BASF.
Free Sulo 360 L bin trial
22 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Sulo MGB Australia Pty LtdSulo Australia is currently offering a free trial offer for its 360 L Mobile Garbage Bin (MGB) to councils that want to increase their domestic recycling capacity, reduce their landfill costs and comply with national waste reduction targets. The offer has already generated a lot of interest and positive feedback from councils, and has now been extended to 30 March 2012.
Marathon Group ablution block waste tank
22 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Marathon Group Pty LtdMarathon Group’s waste tanks are ruggedised units designed to go underneath an ablution block in locations where no sewer connection is available.
Short-term exposure to most major air pollutants associated with increased risk of heart attack
16 February, 2012Short-term exposure (for up to seven days) to all major air pollutants, with the exception of ozone, is significantly associated with an increased risk of heart attack, according to a review and meta-analysis of previous studies appearing in the 15 February issue of JAMA.
Climate risk of toxic shock
09 February, 2012The effects of climate change could expose Australians to greater risks from toxic contamination. Increased flooding could release contaminants previously regarded as secure into groundwater, rivers, oceans, the food supply and atmosphere, according to the Director of the CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment, Professor Ravi Naidu.
SULO Australia bins, containers and services
09 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Sulo MGB Australia Pty LtdSulo Australia has launched a range of bins and containers, as well as a service concept.
Australian Pump Industries Aussie Super Indy Mk III steam pressure cleaner
07 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Pump Industries Pty LtdA stainless steel, heavy-duty steam pressure cleaner has been released by Australian Pump Industries. The Aussie Super Indy Mk III is designed for applications where hot water is required to dissolve grease and oil, such as in the mining and construction industries.
Backhus DC 50 compact composting unit
01 February, 2012 | Supplied by: GCM Enviro Pty LtdThe Backhus DC 50 compact composting unit is a dynamic containerised in-vessel composting facility. Waste can be processed at the point of generation, making the computer-controlled unit suitable for food industry applications such as composting grease trap wastes and food wastes from grocery stores, cafeterias and hotels; green and yard waste. Other applications include composting: industrial sludges, municipal solid waste (MSW), manure, biosolids and sewage sludge.
Magnetic soap being developed for clean-ups
30 January, 2012A Bristol University team has dissolved iron in liquid surfactant to create a soap that can be controlled by magnets. The discovery could be used to create cleaning products that can be removed after application and used in the recovery of oil spills at sea.
SITA Australia soil processing facility receives state government go-ahead
24 January, 2012Following more than three years of comprehensive research, planning and extensive consultation with the local community and the regulator, SITA Australia (SITA) has received the state government permits to develop a soil processing facility to treat and recover contaminated soil at its Taylors Road Landfill in Dandenong South.
Bin built tough for Australian conditions
23 January, 2012Superior Pak, a Transpacific Company, received AS4123 accreditation of the 240-litre bins in November 2011. This independent third-party product certification indicates the Superior Pak product meets the highest industry standard.
Guide for the re-use of construction and demolition waste
12 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Department of Sustainability & EnvironmentThe Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities has released a guide to assist in the development of effective markets for the re-use of construction and demolition waste. The ‘Construction and Demolition Waste Guide - recycling and re-use across the supply chain’ draws on Australian case studies to highlight the best practice waste management and resource recovery in the construction and demolition sector and to address a common perception that the re-use of this type of waste is too difficult.
