LoveNZ recycling bins installed
17 January, 2008
The first ‘LoveNZ’ recycling bins have been installed in Kaikoura and unveiled by Environment Minister Trevor Mallard.
Mindarie community benefits from a new vision
16 January, 2008
BioVision 2020 has signed an agreement with Mindarie Regional Council (MRC) to build an $80 million waste processing plant in Perth’s northern suburbs.
Record plastics recycling could fill the MCG five times
15 January, 2008
An independent national survey has found the recycling rate for plastics packaging has equalled last year's record result and continues to meet environmental improvement commitments.
Wood climate change credentials endorsed
09 January, 2008
A report from the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) highlights the necessity of reducing emissions and provides strong endorsement of wood’s environmental credentials.
Call for action on computer recycling
08 January, 2008
Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions has called on computer makers and governments to fund the cleanup of unwanted computers stored in households around the nation.
On-site disinfectant preparation
01 January, 2008 | Supplied by: Grundfos Pumps Pty Ltd
Oxiperm systems safely produce a 2% chlorine dioxide (ClO2) solution from commercial sodium chlorite (NaClO2) solution and hydrochloric acid (HCl) on site.
Bulk transport of waste
18 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Vawdrey Australia Pty Ltd
Vawdrey's Bulkliner live floor trailer is designed for the dry bulk and waste sectors of the transport market.
Tarac Technologies makes its marc on the wine industry
18 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Tarac Technologies
A sustainable way to dispose of winemaking residues. According to Ira Plant, project manager (environment and sustainability) at Tarac Technologies, if not dealt with appropriately these residuals can lead to significant environmental problems
Automated soil CO2 exchange system
18 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Anri Instruments & Controls Pty Ltd
ADC BioScientific has introduced an automated soil CO2 exchange system (ACE).
Phosphate measurement system
18 December, 2007 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
The STIP Helios in situ phosphate measurement system is typically used for monitoring the dosing of precipitants and nutrients in wastewater, but is extendable for use in biochemical applications such as fermentation, and even in lower phosphate concentration ranges like drinking water.
Recycling truck
18 December, 2007 | Supplied by: 3R Group Pty Ltd
A purpose-built agrichemical container recycling truck has been developed and will begin collecting some of the estimated 10 million plastic agrichemical containers disposed every year in New Zealand.
Dust collector timer board
23 November, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.dwyer-inst.com.au
Dwyer Instruments Pty Ltd has released its latest Dust Collector Timer Board, the DCT 600.
Free online re-use solution
23 November, 2007 | Supplied by: e-cycled.com
www.e-cycled.com is a free online site that was developed by Cameron Andrews, Sandra Wang and Emma Rogers. It is a safe, easy and free way to get in touch with people in the user's local area who are looking for things that they don't need anymore.
Lead-free roof flashing
22 October, 2007 | Supplied by: Combined Group of Campanies Pty Ltd
Combined Group has recently launched an alternative to lead flashings for all roofing applications. Wakaflex is a non-lead, flexible, non-toxic and lightweight replacement for all abutments and rising parts of roof structures where lead would have traditionally been used.
Liquid medical waste disposal
22 October, 2007 | Supplied by: OnSolution Pty Ltd
The safe removal of medical waste is simplified using Clini-Sorb super absorbent granules. Just apply to spills for easy clean-up of blood, vomit, urine or any other liquid bio-hazardous material. The granules will solidify the solution into a gel.
