Lightweight packaging board
29 May, 2009 | Spicers Paper Pty Ltd
Snowcard Bleached Board with ECF, PEFC and ISO certification is a lighter weight board for packaging. It is two-side coated folding boxboard combining visual smoothness with high brightness and an equal white shade on both sides. Suitable for point-of-sale, paperback, food and beauty product packaging, folders, covers and more, the lightweight boards consume fewer raw materials, decrease transport volumes and produce less waste.
Murray river town Echuca attains biogas re-use
29 May, 2009 | CST Wastewater Solutions
A combined effort from a number of suppliers has resulted in the successful operation of a water reclamation scheme at Echuca, on the Murray River, north of Bendigo.
Greener networking
29 May, 2009 | Linksys
Linksys, a division of Cisco, has reduced packaging for its consumer networking products and it has received Energy Star certified ratings on power adapters included with more than 30 of its products.
KSB pump for seawater desalination
28 May, 2009 | KSB Australia Pty Ltd
KSB has developed a high-pressure pump type series for seawater desalination applications.
Elmco Water Technologies-AJM Environmental Services effluent recycling technology
28 May, 2009 | Ovivo
An effluent purification technology that helps municipal, commercial and industrial users to recycle sewage as service water is being introduced to Australia by Elmco Water Technologies-AJM Environmental Services (EWT-AJM).
Biodiesel analysis
28 May, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
The iCAP 6000 Series of inductively coupled plasma (ICP) emission spectrometers can be used for monitoring elemental contaminants in biodiesel. The dedicated radial plasma view configuration of the system provides enhanced analytical capabilities for important elements such as sulfur and phosphorus while the enhanced matrix tolerance (EMT) torch and swing frequency RF generator easily handle organic matrix samples and ensure improved stability.
Container cleaning and crushing system
28 May, 2009 | Aquasol
Used steel and plastic drums have presented a disposal issue to many industries; Aquasol Products is now importing the Drumbeaters range from the US to help address this problem.
Bunding range
28 May, 2009 | Aquasol
Spilldoktor has released a polyethylene bunding range that safely stores a wide spectrum of liquids and liquid waste containers. The range includes 2- and 4-drum bunds and single and double IBC bunds.
Inline analyser
28 May, 2009 | Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
The in situ measurement of ammonium and nitrate is now possible with the ISEmax CAS40. The robust inline probe is claimed to be able to reduce the energy costs associated with aeration systems in nitrification and denitrification processes in wastewater treatment.
Smart energy technology
28 May, 2009 | EcoEnergy Innovations Pty Ltd
La Trobe University’s Centre for Technology Infusion and Melbourne-based semiconductor developer Semitech Innovations have joined forces to deliver a cost-effective solution to energy management through joint venture R&D company EcoEnergy Innovations Pty Ltd.
Reverse vending machine
28 May, 2009 | Envirobank
Sydney’s Metcentre shopping centre complex has installed a reverse vending machine from Envirobank to manage the centre’s recyclable waste, lower its environmental impact and engage with customers.
Organic absorbent
28 May, 2009 | Aquasol
Spilldoktor has released the reSorb range of organic absorbent materials, offering an alternative to conventional absorbent pads and socks which are made from fossil fuel. The range is made from recycled and renewable natural fibres, using a bonding technology that means the pads have a smooth, low-lint finish.
Flowmeter for the water industry
28 May, 2009 | ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The Water Master flowmeters are specifically designed for the water, wastewater and sewage markets. The range is available in the most commonly installed flowmeter sizes: 40-300 mm.
Spray rinse gun
28 May, 2009 | Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The FS729 Ultra Rinse food service carries both the WaterMark to AS/NZS 3718 and WELS 6 Star Water Efficiency Rating. Tested in service by food service organisations, it has been shown to use less than half the hot water per plate washed compared with older designs.
Sorbents
28 May, 2009 | Brady Australia Pty Ltd
Re-form is an eco-friendly sorbent made from a minimum of 70% recycled waste and other cellulose.
