Standard to expand plastics recovery and recycling worldwide
08 July, 2008
A new ISO International Standard will assist the emerging worldwide market for plastic recovery and recycling.
Campaign launched to Do the Right Thing on the Hume
03 July, 2008
A major educational anti-litter campaign has begun, targeting those travelling along the Hume Highway between Melbourne and Sydney.
Spill containment catalogue
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The Enpac SafeEquip catalogue from Enware Australia includes recent additions to the range such as: the single Poly-Rack system for 205 L drums, the Poly-Tank Containment Unit 550 for storing hazardous liquid above ground, Poly-Spill cart for transporting drums, the Storm Sentinel catch basin insert, and various portable containment solutions.
Waste bin caddy
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Electrodrive Pty Ltd
The Waste Bin System is designed for larger facilities with centralised dumping points. It features a horn, dynamic braking and back-off button for added safety.
Garden organics facility opens at Macarthur
27 June, 2008
WSN Environmental Solutions has reached a milestone in the rollout of its Macarthur Resource Recovery Park, with the Ecolibrium garden organics facility starting commissioning this week.
Waste bill gives economic incentives
20 June, 2008
New waste legislation will offer economic incentives and rewards to businesses and councils that do their bit for waste reduction, said Environment Minister Trevor Mallard during the second reading of the Waste Minimisation Bill.
Councils reduce carbon footprint
20 June, 2008
Residents across the Macarthur and Southern Highlands regions in NSW will collectively take a step to reduce their carbon footprint, when WSN Environmental Solutions’ leading-edge waste processing plant at Macarthur Resource Recovery Park starts commissioning in July.
SA to ban plastic bags
19 June, 2008
TEC welcomes the introduction of legislation to the SA government tomorrow that seeks to ban single-use lightweight plastic bags in the state.
Tropical forest sustainabilty: a climate change boon
16 June, 2008
Improved management of the world's tropical forests has major implications for humanity's ability to reduce its contribution to climate change, according to a paper published in the international journal, Science.
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.
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.
Head office relocated
23 May, 2008
Testo Australia has moved to a new office located in Croydon South, south-east of Melbourne.
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.
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.
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.
