Ambient gas analysers
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Ecotech Pty Ltd
The Serinus gas analyser series is suitable for the environmental monitoring industry. The series has a modular layout and uses standardised, low-wattage, cost-effective components.
Sorbents
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Brady Australia Pty Ltd
Re-form is an eco-friendly sorbent made from a minimum of 70% recycled waste and other cellulose.
Stand for strap recycling
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging Australia
A versatile stand has been designed to help users save time when recycling sorted steel and PET strapping into two separate recycling bins. The stand is used for moving the Sweed Strap Choppers over the separate bins.
Bunding range
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Aquasol
Spilldoktor has released a polyethylene bunding range that safely stores a wide spectrum of liquids and liquid waste containers. The range includes 2- and 4-drum bunds and single and double IBC bunds.
Measuring soil CO2 flux
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd
Increasing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere and the resulting consequences for the earth’s climate make understanding the sources and sinks of carbon and their exchange with the atmosphere a high research priority around the world. Soil CO2 flux makes a significant contribution to the total carbon balance and is driven by complex environmental and biological processes that are variable in space and time.
Recycling and saving landfill capacity
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Flip Screen Australia Pty Ltd
Albury City Council is using a Flip Screen screening and recycling attachment at its Waste Management Centre to screen bricks, concrete and timber out of its landfill operations.
E-waste recycling facility
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: TES-AMM Australia Pty Ltd
TES-AMM has begun operations in Australia to provide assistance to IT manufacturers, businesses and consumers in recycling e-waste.
Spill control starts before the spill
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Store-Safe
While spills are unlikely to be eliminated, prevention and mitigation can be practised to reduce the incidence of this event. Store-Safe provides some information on the key elements for spill control: evaluation, assessment, storage and spill retention.
Contaminated soil recycling machine
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Enviropacific Services Pty Ltd
The Hitachi SR200G Soilfixer soil recycler uses a number of methods — including micro-encapsulation and chemical fixation — to reduce the hazard potential of solid wastes by decreasing the leachable concentration of the contaminants.
IT recycling self-assessment tool
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Greenbox
Greenbox has launched a free self-assessment tool for businesses to help them rate their recycling programs. The assessment is completed via an online survey on Greenbox’s website and includes questions on disposal strategies, compliance with laws and standards, and internal accountability.
Waste treatment plant
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: SUEZ
SITA Environmental Solutions’ Advanced Waste Treatment (SAWT) plant at Elizabeth Drive, Kemps Creek, NSW, was officially opened in March. The plant will be receiving waste from Liverpool and Penrith residents.
Noise monitoring
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Acoustic Research Laboratories Pty Ltd
Ngara is a real-time sound acquisition system suitable for noise monitoring.
Technology combats offending industry odours
15 May, 2009
Murdoch University scientists have combined engineering and modern biotechnology in a process that will combat offending industry odours — particularly wastewater treatment and secondary waste processing.
Scrap vehicles to win
07 May, 2009
The Ministry of Transport is offering motorists in Christchurch and Wellington instant rewards when they scrap unwanted vehicles. Participating vehicle recyclers will also be giving these motorists the chance to win a brand new Toyota Corolla.
Industry and environmentalists unite to end e-waste
07 May, 2009
An agreement which has the potential to increase recycling of computer equipment from Australian households, and create many jobs, has been announced by The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) and the Total Environment Centre (TEC).
