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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
[ + ]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
[ + ]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
[ + ]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
[ + ]Flicking the switch on hazardous spills
Hazardous spillage often conjures up images of caustic ammonia liquid and fumes spewing out uncontrolled from huge tanks
[ + ]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
[ + ]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
[ + ]Carbon neutral web host
Web hosting company, ilisys has claimed that it is the first web hosting company of its kind to achieve carbon neutrality in Australia
[ + ]The driving force behind electric vehicles
A new study into two very different attempts to introduce zero-emission vehicles by governments highlights how cultural differences can influence policy on technological innovation
[ + ]Danfoss digs deep into environmental issues
Waste Streams recently had the opportunity to pick the brain of Danfoss president, Sven Ruder. In this revealing interview, we take a look at the company's successful philosophy and why the environment is a key concern to a number of its processes
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