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.
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.
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.
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.
E-waste recycling facility
27 May, 2009 | TES-AMM Australia Pty Ltd
TES-AMM has begun operations in Australia to provide assistance to IT manufacturers, businesses and consumers in recycling e-waste.
Lightweight wine bottles
27 May, 2009 | O-I Asia Pacific
The Lean+Green lightweight process is now available for 750 mL claret and burgundy bottles manufactured in French Green from the O-I Adelaide plant. Using modified designs and narrow neck press and blow (NNPB) technology, the bottles will be between 18 and 28% lighter than current offerings.
Waste treatment plant
27 May, 2009 | SUEZ
SITA Environmental Solutions’ Advanced Waste Treatment (SAWT) plant at Elizabeth Drive, Kemps Creek, NSW, was officially opened in March. The plant will be receiving waste from Liverpool and Penrith residents.
Noise monitoring
27 May, 2009 | Acoustic Research Laboratories Pty Ltd
Ngara is a real-time sound acquisition system suitable for noise monitoring.
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.
Concept for dumper bodies
27 May, 2009 | SSAB Swedish Steel
SSAB has developed a new design for a free-hanging dumper body. The body can handle a higher load capacity, but weighs only half as much as its traditional counterpart.
Contaminated soil recycling machine
27 May, 2009 | Enviropacific Services Pty Ltd
The Hitachi SR200G Soilfixer soil recycler uses a number of methods — including micro-encapsulation and chemical fixation — to reduce the hazard potential of solid wastes by decreasing the leachable concentration of the contaminants.
IR imaging in building
27 May, 2009 | Teledyne FLIR
The B400 infrared camera is designed for detecting energy loss from buildings. The camera is used to scan equipment and structures and measure and display heat. Thermal images are then produced for monitoring or quantitative temperature analysis.
Thermal imager
27 May, 2009 | Testo Pty Ltd
The testo 880 thermal imager, which comes in three different versions, is being used to increase efficiency in buildings. The imager can be used for building thermography to see where heat is being leaked from a building’s insulation. With this knowledge users can maximise the efficiency of the heating system, by minimising heat loss.
