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Effluent review on dairy
Identifying benefits for environmentA study conducted on the effluent stream at Department of Primary Industry's dairy, provided a better understanding on how to improe the potential for energy recovery, energy savings, water and nutrient recovery
[ + ]'Green-tape': the next challenge for business
Legislation and regulation surrounding environmental issues has been increasing at a steady rate for years. Now with the emergence of climate change issues it is set to escalate further and impact all businesses
[ + ]More reasons to leave the car at home
In a recent report issued by Purdue University in the US, researchers found that parking spaces in and around large shopping centres and retail parks are playing a role in heating up urban areas and adding to water pollution
[ + ]Aim of the Australian Climate Exchange
ACX was officially born in December 2005 and has subsequently worked on frameworks and mechanisms to bring the suppliers and buyers of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission abatement together
[ + ]Carbon-neutral in the outback
In a first for remote Australian communities, Water Recycle Group (WRG) is installing a solar-powered package wastewater treatment system with full water re-use capabilities
[ + ]Kiama Municipal Council increases recycling by 50%
A 50% increase in recycling, as well as a reduction in daily cleaning time of 40-60 minutes is a spectacular outcome for Kiama Municipal Council since the installation of an under-desk recycling system at the beginning of 2007
[ + ]The next generation of pressure sewer systems
South East Water's experience with pressure sewer system (PSS) has been extremely positive, particularly in a backlog sewerage environment where it results in a significant reduction in disturbance to the local community and environment
[ + ]Singapore leading the way with water
At the recent OzWater Conference in Sydney, many companies from Australia and overseas showed off the latest in technology and developments for the water industry
[ + ]School installs sewerage treatment and disposal system
Over the 2005/2006 Christmas school holiday break, GBG successfully installed the KEWT system at the Greenbank Preschool and Greenbank State School site
[ + ]Flicking the switch on hazardous spills
Hazardous spillage often conjures up images of caustic ammonia liquid and fumes spewing out uncontrolled from huge tanks
[ + ]Briqetting waste at source
SRS of Sommerville, Victoria is repacking meat under a supply contract to Coles stores and wanted to implement an efficient method of disposing of its recyclable waste, which is a steady flow of cardboard boxes
[ + ]Emissions trading and what it means for Australian businesses
The federal government's long awaited plan on emissions trading was recently announced, with an increase on spending by $627million
[ + ]Turning wastewater into a much needed resource
Doha is the second largest producer of the world's natural gas supplies and the rate of growth in the construction and related infrastructure industries is nothing short of phenomenal.
[ + ]Water gets a tick of approval
Everywhere you turn lately the issue of water is the number one topic. If it's not the State and federal governments deciding the fate of the Murray-Darling, it's the water police patrolling the suburbs looking for water wasters
[ + ]Business as usual for Lend Lease
Lend Lease is a leading retail and community residential property group integrated with strong investment management and construction management businesses around the globe. They are also one of the world's leading sustainable organisations
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