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.
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).
Flap check valves
23 April, 2008 | Supplied by: Dwyer Omega (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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Organic farming to mitigate climate change
21 April, 2008
A 30-year scientific trial shows that organic practices can counteract up to 40% of global greenhouse gas output.
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.
National conference to promote sustainability
18 April, 2008
An alliance of Australian universities has invited business, industry, government, schools and TAFE to a united conference to promote partnerships that will lead to improved sustainability.
Going Green Expo opens on World Environment Day
17 April, 2008
The Going Green Expo 2008 will provide businesses and consumers with the opportunity to explore a wide range of ‘green’ consumables, commercial products and technologies which offer a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to life in the workplace and at home.
Industry seeks ongoing commitment to managing packaging waste
16 April, 2008
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has called on Environment Ministers to reject calls for a national container deposit system ahead of discussions at the Environment Protection and Heritage Council meeting in Melbourne.
Waste receiving unit
25 March, 2008 | Supplied by: Pump Systems Ltd
The Lackeby Products receiving unit is used for receiving, homogenisation and further transport of household and processing waste material. The unit is user designed to suit the type of received waste material and vehicles that deliver the material.
Closed-loop recycling program implementation
06 March, 2008
Sydney’s ANZ Stadium has set the precedent for recycling and environmental initiatives among stadiums in NSW by implementing a closed-loop recycling program at its 80,000 seat Homebush Bay site.
