Generating revenue from landfill
02 December, 2009 by Dr Gareth Forde, sustainability expert from SEMF*
Given that landfills are one of the biggest potential emitters of greenhouse gases, SEMF*’s sustainability expert, Dr Gareth Forde, looks at how local government and landfill operators can reduce their emissions while at the same time generating revenue.
Major producers join NZ silage wrap recovery program
01 December, 2009
More silage wrap is set to be recovered off New Zealand farms following the announcement that two leading producers have joined the Agrecovery Wrap Recycling program.
SITA signs with anaerobic digestion technology provider
30 November, 2009
SITA Environmental Solutions (SITA) has entered into an exclusive agreement with Organic Waste Systems (OWS) in order to deliver anaerobic digestion solutions in Australia as an add-on option to its composting and recycling facilities.
Carpet tile recycling initiative
12 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Ontera Modular Carpets Pty Ltd
A carpet tile recycling centre that separates PVC from nylon and reintroduces it as a raw material is now operating at Ontera Modular Carpets’ Northmead plant in NSW. The initiative is expected to save approximately 200 tonnes of waste from landfill each year. As well as the environmental benefits, it’s also providing cost savings for the company in terms of reducing the raw material consumption of PVC for its carpet manufacturing process.
CNG-powered waste collection trucks
12 November, 2009 | Supplied by: SUEZ
SITA Environmental Solutions’ new fleet of kerbside collection vehicles, powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), has been officially commissioned in South Australia. The fleet of 23 vehicles will service the Northern Adelaide Waste Management Authority (NAWMA) council regions of Playford, Salisbury and Gawler with fortnightly recycling and garden and food organics collections, and a weekly general waste collection.
Tyre shredder
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: ITs Green
The Evashred Panther industrial shredder is built by New Zealand-based company Evans Engineering. It weighs 3.5 tonnes, is 4.5 m long and stands more than 3.0 m high. The unit is driven by two 40 hp motors with 42,000 Nm of torque, and is designed to munch on truck and car tyres but can also be configured to shred any product.
Office recycling bins
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: Planet Earth Cleaning Company
Commercial cleaning company Planet Earth has developed a range of colour-coded office bins to reduce the high level of contaminated recyclable rubbish collected from Australian offices.
Secure shredding
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: ITs Green
The Kobra ShredinaBin provides an alternative way to safely destroy a company’s or government department’s confidential and private information. Users can now shred directly into a standard 240 L wheelie bin and dispose of the waste safely.
Plastic milk bottle wash and recycling facility for NZ South Island
10 November, 2009
A world-class commercial plastic milk bottle wash and recycling facility, serving communities across the whole of the South Island of New Zealand, has been officially opened by the Hon Dr Nick Smith, Minister for the Environment. The plant was commissioned in August and is now processing 600 kg of milk bottles per hour or 100,000 bottles per day.
ACCC allows council waste management plan
10 November, 2009
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission will allow four southern Sydney councils to provide residual waste transfer, processing and disposal services in their local government areas via a joint tender and contract process.
Ministers support industry waste partnership
10 November, 2009
A communiqué by Australia’s Environment Ministers outlining a comprehensive long-term national waste strategy has been welcomed by the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC).
Contaminant analysis
10 November, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.agilent.com/chem/7700icpms-ad
Agilent’s 7700 Series ICP-MS is said to be more productive, sensitive and flexible with lower backgrounds and better interference removal.
Waste exchange program targets significant industrial hub
06 November, 2009
Parramatta and Auburn City Councils are encouraging businesses in one of Sydney’s most significant industrial hubs to take part in a new waste exchange program designed to reduce landfill and enhance inter-business community relationships.
Australians want more container recycling options
05 November, 2009
According to a new study, Australians are looking for more container recycling facilities, especially when they are away from home.
Flemington backs a winner in glass recycling
04 November, 2009
The equivalent of half a million champagne bottles is expected to be recycled at this week’s Spring Racing Carnival at Flemington.
