Public place recycling initiative
04 November, 2005
There are 15 permanent recycling stations positioned throughout Thredbo, thanks to a partnership between Kosciusko Thredbo and Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA). The aim of the expanded Public Place Recycling program is to establish a world-class recycling program in one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations.
Asbestos safety kit
25 October, 2005 | Supplied by: Rodburn
The RTSK 200 Tradesman Safety Kit is a readily accessible, ruggedly constructed carry bag that contains an assortment of items a worker will need when confronted with asbestos-containing material. The items in the kit are designed to minimise the risk association with asbestos and protect the tradesperson and those around them, to meet legal responsibilities and regulations, and suitably and legally dispose of any waste.
Portable bin lifter
25 October, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.bin-go.com.au/
The easily operated Bin-Go is a hydraulic portable wheelie bin lifter which has been designed to assist the unloading of wheelie bins into large skips with minimal effort.
'Phytocap' landfill research receives $734,000 grant
16 October, 2005
Researchers at Melbourne University have been awarded a $734,000 grant from the Australian Research Council to evaluate and develop a new planted-soil capping technology for landfills known as phytocapping ('phyto' = plant).
Churchill fellowship to study waste overseas
10 October, 2005
A senior technical officer from Gosford City Council in NSW has been awarded a prestigious Churchill Fellowship to study alternative and traditional solid waste management technologies and practices overseas.
Coal tar contaminated soil at site in NSW
03 October, 2005
Innova Soil Technology has developed a thermal desorption process (DFTD) for the remediation of contaminated sites. The process is fully mobile and can process up to 1000 tonnes of soil per day
Bin cap
26 September, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.sulo.com.au/
The Hi-Topp Bin Caps are designed for high visibility and recognition to encourage source separation and recycling. The built-in coupling system allows for event-specific collection stations to be formed. With large openings on both sides the caps allow for better traffic flow and visibility.
Magnet attracts resource recovery
05 September, 2005
Hundreds of tonnes of ferrous metals are being diverted from landfill by a giant magnet at the Jacks Gully Waste and Recycling Centre operated by WSN Environmental Solutions at Narellan, NSW.
Regeneration of Cardiff Bay area
03 September, 2005
Cardiff Council is using the dataTaker DT50 data acquisition system to monitor water table levels in the area surrounding Cardiff Bay marina
Sewer odour control
17 August, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.odours.com.au/
The OCS Ferrogard systems comprise a range of automated flow-paced chemical dosing units for sewer odour control. They are available in a range of sizes allowing for a whole-of-system approach from small flows in upstream catchments through to large carrier mains.
Recycling mining equipment
17 August, 2005 | Supplied by: Meek Holdings
The www.minegraveyard.com website is an advertising medium for surplus mining equipment. It is designed to be used by mining companies and mining service providers to advertise any equipment as long as it is being used within the mining industry.
Office baler
17 August, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.orwak.com/
The electro-hydraulic EMB60 Mini Baler is suitable for landscaped offices, showrooms and canteen areas. Finished in polished aluminium with a modern design, it has a low noise level of 55 dB and delivers 1.5 tonne of force. It has a neat appearance and runs on a standard 10 A single-phase power point.
Bulk bins
17 August, 2005 | Supplied by: http://www.nayla.com/
Nayla is introducing the 1000 kg capacity Dolav Bulk Bin.
Steel can recycling campaign at Coles supermarkets
11 August, 2005
During March, the Steel Can Recycling Council and Coles Supermarkets ran a promotional campaign to boost the levels of awareness among consumers of the recyclability of steel packaging.
Coping with Adelaide's waste
03 August, 2005
By the early 1990s it was clear that Adelaide was quickly running out of landfill space. A new waste management facility - one with built-in environmental controls - was needed, and fast
