Resource recovery facility operating at full capacity
30 September, 2010
Over 25,000 tonnes of a new source of nutrient-rich compost have been added to Perth’s agricultural soils over the past year. The source of the new supply of organic soil conditioner is the advanced resource recovery facility (RRF) at Neerabup, which recently completed its first full year of operation.
Spill Station Australia General Purpose Spill Kit
29 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Spill Station Australia
The introduction of environment protection legislation over the last 10 years, along with increased enforcement, has seen a growing focus on the impact of Australian industry on the environment. The current challenges we face in protecting our water resources has seen the spotlight fall on how industry deals with chemical spills.
Dimension Data eWaste management service
24 September, 2010 | Supplied by: Dimension Data Australia
Dimension Data has launched its eWaste management service, a national program that offers environmentally responsible removal, disposal and recycling of electronics materials, ranging from the packaging materials for new products when they are delivered, to equipment at end of life.
SMBs to be rewarded for recycling old technology
27 August, 2010
Hewlett-Packard Australia has announced a campaign that delivers cash rebates to small to medium-sized businesses when they replace, and then recycle, their old PCs before 31 October 2010.
GDS404 gas alarm
20 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Anri Instruments & Controls Pty Ltd
The GDS404 is a 1-4 channel gas alarm from GDS Technologies. The versatile system configuration for monitoring any combination of oxygen, combustible and toxic gases meets the requirements for economical and reliable monitoring of gas levels. The unit comes in a steel housing, monitoring in any type of environment from commercial premises through to heavy industrial and hazardous area applications.
Campbell Scientific EC150 analyser and CSAT3A sonic anemometer
19 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Campbell Scientific Aust Pty Ltd
The EC150 in-situ open path analyser is designed for eddy covariance flux measurements. As a stand-alone analyser, it simultaneously measures absolute carbon dioxide and water vapour densities, air temperature and barometric pressure. With the optional CSAT3A sonic anemometer head, the device also measures three-dimensional wind speed and sonic air temperature.
Glass recycling hits new highs in NZ
19 August, 2010
The Glass Packaging Forum recently released the latest data about New Zealand’s glass packaging production, consumption and recovery showing that New Zealanders recycled 166,575 tonnes of glass packaging last year and that two out of every three glass containers is now being recycled.
Hitech GIR5000 Zone 2 ATEX-compliant landfill gas analyser
16 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Anri Instruments & Controls Pty Ltd
The GIR5000 is a purpose-built Zone 2 ATEX-compliant landfill gas analyser designed to measure the concentrations of typical gases produced in landfill and biogas operations. The unit uses Hitech’s sensor technology and robust electronics, making it reliable in field use.
Spilldoktor chemstation chemical storage unit
16 August, 2010 | Supplied by: Aquasol
Many industries require a small number of chemicals to be stored and dispensed safely, ranging from water treatment dosing to chemicals for cleaning food plants - these all need to be stored safely, yet still be accessible for manual or automatic decanting.
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.
