HaulMaster acquired by Lyco
02 July, 2006
HaulMaster Equipment, Melbourne based manufacturers of Hook Lift and Mini Skip Bin Systems has been purchased by Lyco Innovations and will trade as HaulMaster by Lyco.
Polystyrene compaction
19 June, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.wastech.com.au
The Runi polystyrene recycling compaction equipment, which will be on show at The Safety In Action and Materials & Manual Handling show, achieves compression ratios of 50:1. In fact, 300 kg of polystyrene waste emerges from the machinery just 1 m3 in size. The Runi equipment complements Wastech's Bramidian low profile plastic and cardboard balers.
Cutters for waste handling system
19 June, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.eximo.com.au/
Eximo Cutters have been designed to work with all Eximo ducting systems for print and paper industry waste (paper and cardboard), plastic and films, at high flow rates.
Mobile shredding
19 June, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.itsgreen.com.au
IT's Green and Evans Engineering have developed several mobile shredding applications.
New recycling invention
09 June, 2006
Newly patented technology invented by ANSTO scientist, Dr Tony Taylor, can cheaply make sewage and waste water clean enough to drink and could cut water use by 60%, according to ANSTO’s online magazine, Velocity.
Bulk storage bin and transport container
17 May, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.nayla.com/
The KitBin is a bulk storage and transport 'knock-down' container with removable sides that pack inside a built KitBin for storage and efficiency during transport when the bins are returned empty to the source (suppliers' or growers' facilities).
Recycling loop created for industrial paper
03 May, 2006 | Supplied by: Donaldson Australasia Pty Ltd
Donaldson Australasia has provided the waste handling system and engineering to facilitate a win/win recycling loop between Australia's sheet-fed print communications business and Visy Recycling
Give your paint back
24 April, 2006
Residents of Victoria can now get rid of unwanted household paint by taking advantage of the free service, Paintback, which aims to keep paint out of the garbage and away from drains where it poses a threat to the environment.
Glass recycling process
18 April, 2006 | Supplied by: ITs Green
The GlassAGG system from Glass Aggregate Systems is capable of processing plate and laminated window glass, and glass beverage and food containers. The process converts the waste glass into a marketable glass aggregate fine of various sizes depending on its end use. The fines can be used for sand blasting, road base aggregate, septic tank drains, landscaping, concrete additives, hydroponics, etc.
Australia gets its own composting week
07 April, 2006
International Composting Awareness Week (ICAW) is being held for the first time in Australia from 7-13 May.
Campbell Arnott's waste management upgrade
03 April, 2006
Campbell Arnott's has completed a $19 million upgrade to its Arnott's Biscuit bakery in New South Wales. The upgrade included the Dolav bulk bin which is used inside and outside the factory
Highlighting the benefits of recycled organics
31 March, 2006
The NSW Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) has released Australia’s first guide to help councils weigh up the costs and benefits of using compost in their public parks and gardens.
ANU comes to the mobile recycling party
27 March, 2006
The Australian National University is claiming to be the first university in Australia to implement the mobile phone recycling program MobileMuster.
Recycling-friendly LCD glass substrate
23 March, 2006
The proliferation of home entertainment systems has raised a number of issues, especially concerning the shelf life of LCDs and the impact of their disposal on the environment.
Vector drives
21 March, 2006 | Supplied by: http://www.bonfiglioli.com.au/
The Synplus SPL200 and SPL400 series of sensorless vector drives complement the VVVF drives range designed to enhance process control and facilitate the ongoing introduction of mechatronic drives technology.
