Griffith Uni becomes UN advisor on waste management
06 June, 2011
Griffith University’s appointment as the Australia and New Zealand sub-regional secretariat of a UN global partnership on waste management will mean Queensland local authorities receive improved advice.
Rural waste-disposal solution
28 May, 2011
Fiber Fresh Feeds has taken a further step towards becoming 100% clean and green by becoming the first stock feed company able to recycle its bags using the Agrecovery Wrap recycling program.
Drumsafe 1000 L IBC bunding system
26 May, 2011 | Supplied by: Drumsafe
Drumsafe has released a 1000 L IBC bunding system which can save up to 50% of the cost of conventional bunds.
Fast-Act Decon Mitt decontamination mitts
27 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The Decon Mitt is a toxic chemical decontamination mitt. It consists of a pouch containing a wipe-down mitt impregnated with decontaminating powder called Fast-Act. A soft pad material is backed on the mitt by a film, to protect the user from any contamination by substances to which it is applied.
Taking control of e-waste
27 April, 2011 | Supplied by: Buyequip Pty Ltd
Electronic waste or ‘e-waste’ is one of the fastest growing waste streams in Australia. It has been reported to be growing at three times the rate of municipal waste, mainly a result of technological change, shorter life spans of equipment and increased consumption.
ATM Recyclingsystems appoints Koga Recyclingtech as Australasian agent
06 April, 2011
ATM Recyclingsystems of Pucking, Austria, supplier of heavy recycling machines and specialised scrap processing systems to the global metals recycling industries, has appointed the Koga Group as its Australasian agent.
NZ food waste collection trial
31 March, 2011
Some 2000 new food waste collection bins have been delivered to Putaruru residents for a new kerbside collection service. Putaruru is the first town in New Zealand to trial the innovative dedicated food waste collection service which has been initiated by Earthcare Environmental and the South Waikato District Council.
Thermo Fisher Scientific AquaSensors DataStick liquid analytical measurement system
31 March, 2011 | Supplied by: http://www.thermoscientific.com/ecomm/servlet/productscatalog_11152_L10484_93301_-1_4
The AquaSensors DataStick liquid analytical measurement system is claimed to simplify analytical measurements as its digital sensors connect directly to PLCs, HMIs and PC-based SCADA systems. The system is suitable for water quality and process control applications.
Shopping centre set to recycle 250 tonnes every year
30 March, 2011 | Supplied by: Lendlease
Two hundred and fifty tonnes of waste will be recycled per year at Erina Fair through an on-site organic waste management system, taking the retail centre one step closer to achieving its ‘zero net waste’ goal.
Quickbund portable bunding system
28 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Spill Station Australia
Constructed from X-R5, a highly chemical-resistant material, the Quickbund portable bunding system has a variety of applications from mining exploration to mobile generators and bulk liquid transfer. The fold-down wall makes access for trucks, forklifts and pallet jacks easy.
Green Machines 500ze lithium-ion powered vacuum street sweeper
28 February, 2011 | Supplied by: Tennant Australia Pty Ltd
The Green Machines 500ze lithium-ion powered vacuum street sweeper is suitable for city centres and pedestrian areas. Due to its near-silent operating mode and zero emissions, it is also suited to clean in sound-sensitive environments such as schools and hospitals in the early morning or late at night. The lithium-ion batteries allow it to run for a full-day working cycle.
Sustainable remediation of LNAPL in fractured basalt
23 February, 2011 by William Gary Smith, PE*
Since late 2007, URS Australia (URS), on behalf of a major oil company, has managed the continuing investigation and remediation of a petroleum fuels pipeline release site in Victoria. Sustainability principles and measures have been a major feature of the remediation. The release was initially believed to be short term and consisted of primarily unleaded petrol, jet fuel, and diesel fuel from a multi-product pipeline. The pipeline was promptly repaired and contaminated fill soil from the immediate vicinity of the release was removed and disposed of off site. One of the most significant challenges at this site is determining the extent and techniques for removal of light non-aqueous phase liquids (LNAPL) within regulatory mandates and time lines.
DKSH signs Titech representation agreement for ANZ
02 February, 2011
DKSH Australia has signed an agreement to become the exclusive sales representative of Titech for Australia and New Zealand.
Increased payload for waste trucks
27 January, 2011 | Supplied by: SSAB Swedish Steel
One of Germany’s largest waste disposal firms is receiving a new generation of trucks with 20% more payload thanks to containers made of Hardox wear plate from SSAB.
MIP Electronics particle emissions measuring equipment
24 January, 2011 | Supplied by: Particle & Surface Sciences Pty Ltd
MIP Electronics develops and manufactures optical measuring instruments for measuring particle emissions in stacks. MIP also delivers a range of equipment for measuring noise, vibration and indoor air quality and other features in the working environment. Particle and Surface Sciences is the sole distributor throughout Australia and New Zealand for the MIP product range.
