Calls for e-waste management system via 'Take Back' policy and energy star rating
13 June, 2008
The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has called on the ICT industry and Federal Government to consider adopting a two-pronged policy approach to reduce the environmental effects of e-waste by introducing a 'Take Back' policy for domestic and commercial ICT manufacturers.
Head office relocated
23 May, 2008
Testo Australia has moved to a new office located in Croydon South, south-east of Melbourne.
Griffith earmarked for UN e-waste hub
23 May, 2008
Queensland's Griffith University has been approached by the United Nations research arm for managing electronic waste to create an Asia–Pacific hub dedicated to reducing the 40 million tonnes of e-waste produced each year worldwide.
Tarping system
22 May, 2008 | Supplied by: West Side Body Builders
West Side Body Builders has combined with Razor to create a remote-controlled tarping system suitable for side tippers, end tippers, trucks, trailers and more.
Cerabar S pressure transmitter
22 May, 2008 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd
The Cerabar S with Foundation Fieldbus monitors process efficiency with high speed and accuracy. Since the device acquires the measurement and processes it independently of other data traffic on the bus network, the response time is fast, making it suitable for critical control or safety interlocks.
Glass recycling facility
22 May, 2008 | Supplied by: WSN Environmental Solutions
WSN Environmental Solutions and joint venture partner Australian Glass Technologies (AGT) are launching a facility capable of processing up to 40,000 t per year of previously unwanted glass.
Cleaning up pollution - naturally
12 May, 2008
When it comes to cleaning up pollution left by old oil spills, natural ways may be the best, according to research by scientists at the CRC for Contamination Assessment and Remediation of the Environment.
Carbon emission experts urge business to act
29 April, 2008
A line-up of experts will tell industry that emissions targets and reporting deadlines set by the federal government demand instant action during a series of seminars sponsored by Victoria's Environment Protection Authority during the Australian Carbon Trading Expo 2008.
Carbon emissions monitoring
23 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Ecotech Pty Ltd
Ecotech provides a wide range of carbon monitoring instruments and systems that measure CO2, hydrocarbons and CO emissions for stack and ambient applications.
Flap check valves
23 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Dwyer Instruments (Aust) Pty Ltd
The Series FPV plastic flap check valves are suitable where backflow could potentially cause damage to pumps, filters or process equipment. The valves operate without the need for any adjustments or settings.
Toxic vapour analyser
23 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Lear Siegler Australasia Pty Ltd
The TVA1000B is an 'over-the-shoulder' portable vapour analyser that offers both PID (photo ionisation detection) and FID (flame ionisation detection) in a single instrument.
National carbon committee for waste industry
23 April, 2008
The Waste Management Association of Australia has moved to strengthen the voice of the waste industry in forming a National Carbon Committee as the government finalises the Australian Emissions Trading Scheme (AETS).
Job scheduler chart for skip/hook operators
23 April, 2008 | Supplied by: ASP Software
Scheduling a bulk skip or hook lift delivery, exchange or pickup is now easier with the Wastedge graphical scheduler work planning board. It shows the user how many jobs are queued behind which drivers on any day, then lets you drag and drop jobs to reassign work amongst available drivers to better balance workloads.
Paint recycling service
23 April, 2008 | Supplied by: PlaceMakers
PlaceMakers has launched an environmental initiative in New Zealand to help customers recycle unwanted paint - providing a solution to an increasing environmental problem
End of traditional landfill operation announced
21 April, 2008
Sydney recycler WSN Environmental Solutions will cease landfilling household waste at the WSN Macarthur Resource Recovery Park in July, signalling the start of a new era in waste management.
