C&I waste and recycling report published
18 June, 2013The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities today released ‘A study into commercial and industrial (C&I) waste and recycling in Australia by industry division’.
Schischek explosion-proof product range
14 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Rotork AustraliaRotork Australia has been appointed the sole supplier for the complete range of Schischek explosion-proof products for Australia and New Zealand.
Waste to wages
13 June, 2013Community recycling enterprises have the potential to create thousands of new jobs while at the same time reducing waste to landfill. A documentary titled ‘Waste to Wages’ demonstrates how these enterprises are dealing with local waste problems in a sustainable way.
Creating high-value products from leftovers
13 June, 2013 by Marcia WoodFor around every 4 L of olive oil that’s pressed from the ripe fruit, about 17 kg of olive skins, pulp and pits are left behind. Known as pomace, these leftovers typically have low-value uses. But US Department of Agriculture (USDA) agricultural engineer Rebecca R Milczarek and her colleagues are working with olive growers and olive-oil processors in California - where most of the US’s commercial olives are grown - to find new, environmentally friendly and profitable uses for pomace.
Trends in ‘sustainable’ packaging: a recycling industry perspective
02 June, 2013 by Grant Musgrove*, CEO, ACOR | Supplied by: Australian Council of RecyclingWith all the discussion regarding container deposit legislation, packaging regulatory reviews and product stewardship, it is timely to step back and examine the key drivers to sustainable packaging and global trends.
Making ice-cream more nutritious with meat waste
28 May, 2013Most of the animal proteins found in the meat industry waste have, until now, been underutilised. The challenge is to transform such waste into food of higher functionality and added value.
Enviropacific completes treatment of lead-impacted site
28 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Enviropacific Services Pty LtdURS engaged Enviropacific when it needed to undertake chemical immobilisation treatment of 700 m3 of lead contaminated soil on its site in Alexandria, NSW.
Stabilisation of lead and PAH contaminated soil
22 May, 2013 | Supplied by: Enviropacific Services Pty LtdWhen Stockland required remediation of a site in Brooks Reach, NSW, it engaged Enviropacific to undertake the treatment of 1200 m3 of lead- and PAH-contaminated soil impacted by lead shot and clay targets. The works were completed on time and all conformance sampling met the disposal criteria.
Big pig poo problem solved
21 May, 2013An Australian-led project to turn 1.4 million tonnes of Chinese pig poo into alternative energy and fertiliser has been hailed in a national science award.
Transforming waste energy into sustainable processes
16 May, 2013 by Ed Sugay*, Head of Energy Efficiency, Siemens Ltd | Supplied by: Siemens LtdAround half of the primary energy consumed in industrial processes is currently wasted. Even steel produced by recycling scrap metal in electric-arc furnaces, for instance, requires approximately 370 kWh per metric tonne. In this type of furnace an electric arc is struck between several electrodes. The resulting heat causes the steel to melt before emitting a mixture of gases at up to 1700°C - a huge waste that might otherwise be used in the process or to generate electric power.
Queen’s leads €5m European effort to ReNEW approach to waste
14 May, 2013A €4.88 million research project at Queen’s University Belfast is aiming to recover valuable materials from the estimated 5.2 tonnes of waste we generate per person each year.
Drop Zone free drop-off for e-waste
10 May, 2013 | Supplied by: SUEZSITA Australia has partnered with the Supply Chain arm of DHL in Australia to reduce the amount of television and computer waste going to landfill and increase the recovery of resources. The program also aims to provide greater recycling options and a free-of-charge solution for the community.
Funky food from fruit by-products
08 May, 2013 by Stephanie GoseineRe-using the by-products of fruit and cereal processing could help promote the sustainability of the food industry, as long as its overall environmental fingerprint is clearly evaluated.
Odour and environmental concerns of communities living near waste disposal facilities
02 May, 2013A recent study involving the University of Southampton has investigated public perception of how waste disposal sites affect residents living nearby.
Robust oxygen analyser helps composting process for organic fertiliser
29 April, 2013 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdAn organic fertiliser manufacturer has selected Michell Instruments’ XZR500 to monitor oxygen levels in its composting process. The innovative process dramatically reduces the time taken to break down animal dung into a useable form and the XZR500 forms part of the control system.
