Household food waste recycling solution
03 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Cardia Bioplastics
A Cardia Bioplastics and Sulo MGB (Australia) collaboration is providing a household food waste recycling solution. Cardia will supply certified compostable bags enabling Sulo to provide a fully integrated organic waste diversion service to local governments.
Dust suppression at recycling plant
02 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Tecpro Australia
Traditional methods of dust suppression proved ineffective for a building material recycling plant. Tecpro Australia collaborated with Jeff Hill Plumbing to create a solution that surpassed the site operator’s environmental obligations.
On-site recycling for building waste
02 August, 2010
Village Building Co (VBC) has been recognised by the ACT Commissioner of Sustainability and the Environment for taking the initiative to set up its own recycling plant to manage building waste on its Brindabella at Macgregor site for all of VBC’s housing developments.
Chemical drums recycling program
30 July, 2010 | Supplied by: drumMUSTER
The drumMUSTER program continues to provide an effective recycling service for Australian ag and vet chemical users. The 15 millionth drum was delivered in Central Victoria to the Nagambie Transfer Station by Tahbilk Winery & Vineyard.
Regional council buys Volvo trucks
30 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Volvo Group Australia Pty Ltd
Bundaberg Council has recently selected the Volvo FE for its next waste collection units in order to reduce its environmental impact and improve operator comfort. The council will also be using Volvo’s Dynafleet fleet management system which tracks every aspect of truck performance.
Marine boom helps gulf oil recovery
30 July, 2010 | Supplied by: Aquasol
An open net premium oil boom by Spillfyter has been playing a key role in the spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico. The boom is claimed to have a higher wicking rate than conventional marine booms and the oil saturation level is easily visible due to the more open structure. The boom includes standard features such as snap hook joins for effective overlap and is available in various lengths.
California Pacific Lab Safety safety ecological funnel
27 July, 2010 | Supplied by: LAF Technologies Pty Ltd
The Safety ECO funnel from California Pacific Lab Safety is claimed to address the ‘open waste container’ problem in the laboratory by reducing exposure to hazardous waste and preventing toxic chemical evaporation.
Cardia Bioplastics and Sulo collaborate in household food waste recycling
26 July, 2010
Cardia Bioplastics will provide Sulo MGB (Australia), supplier of waste containment products, with certified compostable bags, enabling Sulo to offer fully integrated organic waste diversion services to local governments.
Ecotech appointed to monitor air quality during Commonwealth Games 2010
16 July, 2010
Ecotech has signed a contract with Delhi Pollution Control Commission, New Delhi, to supply four air-quality monitoring stations to examine air quality for the next five years, including during the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
Recycling directory for businesses
29 June, 2010
A free, online directory containing information about recycling and waste disposal services for Australian small to medium-sized businesses is now available. BusinessRecycling.com.au has been established by Planet Ark in association with the Department of Environment Climate Change and Water NSW and Pitney Bowes.
California Pacific Lab Safety safety ecological funnel
25 June, 2010 | Supplied by: LAF Technologies Pty Ltd
The Safety ECO funnel from California Pacific Lab Safety is claimed to address the ‘open waste container’ problem in the laboratory by reducing exposure to hazardous waste and preventing toxic chemical evaporation.
New research reduces footpath footprint
24 June, 2010
Melbourne’s newly laid footpaths will leave much smaller carbon footprints than their predecessors, thanks to new research from Swinburne University’s Centre for Sustainable Infrastructure.
Phytocapping of landfills
24 June, 2010 by Kartik Venkatraman*
The waste sector in Australia has significantly advanced over time with developments in technology and research. This has not only introduced advanced/alternative waste technologies (AWT) but has also enhanced waste recycling programs and techniques. Despite all the advances, landfills still exist and need to be managed appropriately. This can create a significant expense for councils. Phytocapping is a relatively new technology that has been trialled in Australia and could provide a beneficial alternative technique for landfill remediation, especially for small to medium-sized sites.
O-I’s Lean+Green wine bottles win design award
09 June, 2010
O-I’s Lean+Green lightweight wine bottle range secured its fifth national award after taking out a prestigious Australian International Design Award in Sydney.
New landfill levies a huge boost for recycling
01 June, 2010
Environment Victoria has congratulated the Brumby government on setting new landfill levies that will increase recycling and congratulated Opposition parties on supporting the passage of the new levies through State Parliament.
