'Shared responsibility' critical to Australian e-waste recycling
13 February, 2015A report from the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has revealed that Australia has a long way still to go in developing a long-term, sustainable e-waste recycling system, such as those held by other developed markets.
MSA GasGard 100 Control System for gas detection
12 February, 2015 | Supplied by: MSA Australia Pty LtdThe GasGard 100 Control System provides an easy user interface, intelligent architecture and innovative functionality. The system offers a scalable, high-performance data acquisition/data logging platform.
MSA GasGard 100 Control System for gas detection
12 February, 2015The GasGard 100 Control System provides an easy user interface, intelligent architecture and innovative functionality. The system offers a scalable, high-performance data acquisition/data logging platform.
MSA GasGard XL Controller for gas monitoring
11 February, 2015Versatile, easy to use and wall mounted, the GasGard XL Controller monitors toxic and combustible gases and oxygen deficiency. Its compact, durable housing is constructed of fire-retardant ABS plastic.
MSA GasGard XL Controller for gas monitoring
11 February, 2015 | Supplied by: MSA Australia Pty LtdVersatile, easy to use and wall mounted, the GasGard XL Controller monitors toxic and combustible gases and oxygen deficiency. Its compact, durable housing is constructed of fire-retardant ABS plastic.
MSA Ultima X Gas Monitor Series
10 February, 2015 | Supplied by: MSA Australia Pty LtdThe Ultima X Gas Monitor Series, featuring the latest mechanical, electrical and infrared technologies, is designed for good performance. The monitors are suitable for indoor and outdoor applications in virtually any industry.
Call for co-regulation of battery recycling
10 February, 2015The Australian Battery Recycling Initiative (ABRI) is calling for producer responsibility legislation for household batteries, following the failure of battery manufacturers to agree to a voluntary plan for battery recycling.
Oats to clean contaminated soil
09 February, 2015Researchers from China, Switzerland and Australia have investigated 26 cultivars of wheat, husk oat, naked oat and barley for their potential use as a tool to clean up strontium from soils after a nuclear accident.
MSA Ultima OPIR-5 Open Path gas detector
07 February, 2015 | Supplied by: MSA Australia Pty LtdMSA's open-path IR gas detector provides continuous monitoring of combustible gas concentrations at path length of up to 150 m. The product's dual detection range enables sensitivity to both small and large gas leaks.
MSA Ultima OPIR-5 Open Path gas detector
07 February, 2015MSA's open-path IR gas detector provides continuous monitoring of combustible gas concentrations at path length of up to 150 m. The product's dual detection range enables sensitivity to both small and large gas leaks.
MSA Wireless Communication System for gas detection
06 February, 2015 | Supplied by: MSA Australia Pty LtdMSA's Wireless Communication System is suitable for gas detection at locations where no infrastructure exists. A 900 MHz radio communicates to a gateway, providing real-time detection at distances of up to 1.6 km with clear line of sight.
Cleaning contaminated soil at Point Cook
03 February, 2015In 2012, Enviropacific was appointed as a remediation contractor for the clean-up of the former fire training area at RAAF Base Williams, Point Cook. Enviropacific installed and commissioned a direct thermal desorption (DTD) plant, with a soil processing line from the USA.
Cleaning contaminated soil at Point Cook
03 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Hurll Nu-Way Pty LtdIn 2012, Enviropacific was appointed as a remediation contractor for the clean-up of the former fire training area at RAAF Base Williams, Point Cook. Enviropacific installed and commissioned a direct thermal desorption (DTD) plant, with a soil processing line from the USA.
E-waste recycling encouraged in Hong Kong
28 January, 2015In an effort to combat the >70,000 tonnes of computers and electronic equipment thrown away in Hong Kong every year, the region's Environmental Protection Department has launched the Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment Recycling Programme. The initiative encourages schools and the community to donate used electrical and electronic equipment to non-governmental organisations.
One-on-one support helps SMEs boost recycling of glass and polystyrene
22 January, 2015 by Dr Mark Jackson, Project Director, A.Prince Consulting Pty Ltd | Supplied by: APrince Consulting Pty Ltd
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) produce 45% of all business waste sent to NSW landfills and one-on-one support being provided through the NSW EPA's Bin Trim program is helping to boost recycling of problematic materials such as plate glass and expanded polystyrene, known as EPS.
