Flap check valves
23 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Series FPV plastic flap check valves are suitable where backflow could potentially cause damage to pumps, filters or process equipment. The valves operate without the need for any adjustments or settings.
Toxic vapour analyser
23 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Lear Siegler Australasia Pty Ltd
The TVA1000B is an 'over-the-shoulder' portable vapour analyser that offers both PID (photo ionisation detection) and FID (flame ionisation detection) in a single instrument.
Carbon emissions monitoring
23 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Ecotech Pty Ltd
Ecotech provides a wide range of carbon monitoring instruments and systems that measure CO2, hydrocarbons and CO emissions for stack and ambient applications.
End of traditional landfill operation announced
21 April, 2008
Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions will cease landfilling household waste at the WSN Macarthur Resource Recovery Park in July, signalling the start of a new era in waste management.
Organic farming to mitigate climate change
21 April, 2008
A 30-year scientific trial shows that organic practices can counteract up to 40% of global greenhouse gas output.
National conference to promote sustainability
18 April, 2008
An alliance of Australian universities has invited business, industry, government, schools and TAFE to a united conference to promote partnerships that will lead to improved sustainability.
Going Green Expo opens on World Environment Day
17 April, 2008
The Going Green Expo 2008 will provide businesses and consumers with the opportunity to explore a wide range of ‘green’ consumables, commercial products and technologies which offer a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to life in the workplace and at home.
Industry seeks ongoing commitment to managing packaging waste
16 April, 2008
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has called on Environment Ministers to reject calls for a national container deposit system ahead of discussions at the Environment Protection and Heritage Council meeting in Melbourne.
Waste receiving unit
25 March, 2008 | Supplied by: Pump Systems Ltd
The Lackeby Products receiving unit is used for receiving, homogenisation and further transport of household and processing waste material. The unit is user designed to suit the type of received waste material and vehicles that deliver the material.
Closed-loop recycling program implementation
06 March, 2008
Sydney’s ANZ Stadium has set the precedent for recycling and environmental initiatives among stadiums in NSW by implementing a closed-loop recycling program at its 80,000 seat Homebush Bay site.
Companies team up to form next-generation carbon sink business
03 March, 2008
Patersons Capital Partners (PCP) plans to examine the potential to establish one of the world’s largest new-generation carbon sequestration and bioenergy businesses.
Calls for increased recycling and a reduction of greenhouse gases
03 March, 2008
Diageo Australia has announced its support for having effective means of recycling and reducing greenhouse gases following calls by Senator Steve Fielding, as well as those made recently by Clean Up Australia founder Ian Kiernan, for an effective national container recycling scheme.
E-waste collection service off to a flying start
28 February, 2008
The free E-waste Collection Service trial started last 23 February has been a success according to Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions and Bankstown City Council.
China's green building boom good for Australia
25 February, 2008 by Kylie Wilson-Field, Journalist
In a recent report issued by Austrade, demand for green building technology is on the rise in China, with the country expected to be home to half the world's building construction between now and 2020
Environmental data reporting program
25 February, 2008 | Supplied by: Ecotech Pty Ltd
Ecotech has released an environmental data reporting program called WinCollect v4.0 that is claimed to offer users improved ease of use, increased robustness and more user-defined options.
