Measuring soil CO2 flux
28 May, 2009 | John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd
Increasing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere and the resulting consequences for the earth’s climate make understanding the sources and sinks of carbon and their exchange with the atmosphere a high research priority around the world. Soil CO2 flux makes a significant contribution to the total carbon balance and is driven by complex environmental and biological processes that are variable in space and time.
Seawater pretreatment
28 May, 2009 | Siemens Ltd
Seacell and Seablock membrane systems provide a chemical-free pre-filtration for seawater desalination.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stand for strap recycling
28 May, 2009 | Fromm Packaging Australia
A versatile stand has been designed to help users save time when recycling sorted steel and PET strapping into two separate recycling bins. The stand is used for moving the Sweed Strap Choppers over the separate bins.
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.
Ambient gas analysers
28 May, 2009 | Ecotech Pty Ltd
The Serinus gas analyser series is suitable for the environmental monitoring industry. The series has a modular layout and uses standardised, low-wattage, cost-effective components.
Gems Sensors & Controls ultrasonic continuous liquid level sensor
27 May, 2009 | Control Components Pty Ltd
Gems Sensors & Controls has launched the UCL-520 Ultrasonic Level Sensor. The series is suitable for non-contact applications such as industrial water treatment, wastewater management, chemical and petroleum distillates storage as well as many other challenging fluid applications.
CIJ printer with ink system
27 May, 2009 | Matthews Australasia Pty Ltd
The Linx 6900 Solver CIJ printer is claimed to able to reduce solvent usage by as much as 40%. It features a purpose-built ink system and software which adapts to the production requirements and uses solvent only as it is needed.
Spill control starts before the spill
27 May, 2009 | Store-Safe
While spills are unlikely to be eliminated, prevention and mitigation can be practised to reduce the incidence of this event. Store-Safe provides some information on the key elements for spill control: evaluation, assessment, storage and spill retention.
IT recycling self-assessment tool
27 May, 2009 | Greenbox
Greenbox has launched a free self-assessment tool for businesses to help them rate their recycling programs. The assessment is completed via an online survey on Greenbox’s website and includes questions on disposal strategies, compliance with laws and standards, and internal accountability.
Hybrid solar panels
27 May, 2009 | Sanyo Solar Products
Sanyo has launched a solar panel for the Australian market which produces 205 W under standard test conditions. The HIP-205NKHB1W HIT (heterojunction with intrinsic thin-layer) cells combine technology from two common solar cells in the marketplace, crystalline and amorphous, to create an efficient and effective solar cell.
