ETSA Utilities lighting the way on recycling
29 March, 2012ETSA Utilities has been announced as the first electricity distributor in Australia to become a Signatory in the federal government’s FluoroCycle scheme, which aims to increase recycling of mercury-containing street lamps and reduce the amount of mercury entering the environment.
Dead TVs to be recycled Australia-wide
29 March, 2012The number of ‘dead’ and obsolete televisions and computers dumped on Australian kerbsides is set to drop from July 2012, thanks to the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme.
Tyrewise launched in New Zealand
22 March, 2012The Product Stewardship Foundation in New Zealand has been awarded funds to develop an industry-led, end-of-life tyres (ELT) program called Tyrewise. The program will allow for a consistent nationwide approach to the responsible disposal of tyres, removing hidden costs for consumers and ratepayers as well as providing a better outcome for New Zealand’s environment.
Regional NSW installs mobile glass crusher
20 March, 2012A mobile glass crusher has been installed at the Wellington Resource Recovery and Transfer Station. The Komplet MT5000 mobile glass crusher will increase glass recycling rates by processing glass bottles and jars collected through kerbside recycling and drop-off facilities and re-use the recovered crushed glass (RCG) locally in civil construction applications.
Getting it sorted
19 March, 2012 | Supplied by: STEINERT Australia Pty LtdThe UniSort line of sorting machines developed by RTT Steinert uses a range of detection and separation technologies to automatically sort waste at different points along the recovery and recycling path.
Cushion Pack Packaging Padding Machines
19 March, 2012 | Supplied by: Brentwood Recycling SystemsThe Packaging Padding Machines from Cushion Pack can be used to convert waste cardboard into useful packaging material. The cardboard shredding machine turns unwanted cardboard boxes into soft, pliable packaging material that can provide a suitable replacement for packaging material such as bubble wrap.
Publication of National Waste Report 2010 Evaluation Workshops study
13 March, 2012The Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities has released the ‘National Waste Report 2010 Evaluation Workshops’ study. The ‘National Waste Report 2010’ was launched on 7 May 2010 and is intended to assist government, businesses and the community to make sound policies and decisions, and help individuals to contribute to waste minimisation in meaningful and achievable ways.
Reverse recycling pays at the Sydney Aquarium
01 March, 2012Sydney Aquarium installed the Envirobank recycling machine in January this year. Similar to a vending machine, customers can deposit an empty plastic bottle, aluminium can or plastic cup into the Envirobank and they will be guaranteed a reward voucher for instant redemptions.
Organic waste from Adelaide Oval gets a new life
29 February, 2012 | Supplied by: BASF Australia LtdFood scraps and organic waste from on-site food preparation and catering areas at the Adelaide Oval will find a new use as nutrient-rich compost, thanks to a closed system recycling program supported by BASF.
Marathon Group ablution block waste tank
22 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Marathon Group Pty LtdMarathon Group’s waste tanks are ruggedised units designed to go underneath an ablution block in locations where no sewer connection is available.
Free Sulo 360 L bin trial
22 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Sulo MGB Australia Pty LtdSulo Australia is currently offering a free trial offer for its 360 L Mobile Garbage Bin (MGB) to councils that want to increase their domestic recycling capacity, reduce their landfill costs and comply with national waste reduction targets. The offer has already generated a lot of interest and positive feedback from councils, and has now been extended to 30 March 2012.
Short-term exposure to most major air pollutants associated with increased risk of heart attack
16 February, 2012Short-term exposure (for up to seven days) to all major air pollutants, with the exception of ozone, is significantly associated with an increased risk of heart attack, according to a review and meta-analysis of previous studies appearing in the 15 February issue of JAMA.
SULO Australia bins, containers and services
09 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Sulo MGB Australia Pty LtdSulo Australia has launched a range of bins and containers, as well as a service concept.
Climate risk of toxic shock
09 February, 2012The effects of climate change could expose Australians to greater risks from toxic contamination. Increased flooding could release contaminants previously regarded as secure into groundwater, rivers, oceans, the food supply and atmosphere, according to the Director of the CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment, Professor Ravi Naidu.
Australian Pump Industries Aussie Super Indy Mk III steam pressure cleaner
07 February, 2012 | Supplied by: Australian Pump Industries Pty LtdA stainless steel, heavy-duty steam pressure cleaner has been released by Australian Pump Industries. The Aussie Super Indy Mk III is designed for applications where hot water is required to dissolve grease and oil, such as in the mining and construction industries.
