Funky food from fruit by-products
08 May, 2013 by Stephanie GoseineRe-using the by-products of fruit and cereal processing could help promote the sustainability of the food industry, as long as its overall environmental fingerprint is clearly evaluated.
Odour and environmental concerns of communities living near waste disposal facilities
02 May, 2013A recent study involving the University of Southampton has investigated public perception of how waste disposal sites affect residents living nearby.
Robust oxygen analyser helps composting process for organic fertiliser
29 April, 2013 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdAn organic fertiliser manufacturer has selected Michell Instruments’ XZR500 to monitor oxygen levels in its composting process. The innovative process dramatically reduces the time taken to break down animal dung into a useable form and the XZR500 forms part of the control system.
Applications are now open for a community grant of up to $10,000 for local projects that will help increase the recycling of beverage containers.
15 April, 2013Grants available for beverage-container recycling projects
Improvements in kerbside collection required to lift recycling rate
08 April, 2013Kerbside recycling needs expansion and consistency across local government areas to help lift Australia’s recycling rate. This is one of the recommendations from research released today by the Australian Packaging Covenant (APC).
Putting a lid on nitrous oxide emissions from farms
04 April, 2013Queensland University of Technology (QUT) will receive more than $1.8 million funding for three national projects designed to help farmers reduce emissions of one of the most serious greenhouse gases, nitrous oxide, in a move that would also lead to improved soil fertility and earn farmers valuable carbon credits.
Barossa’s drumMUSTER improves with age
02 April, 2013Barossa Valley farmers and winemakers no longer need to wait to recycle their empty and clean agvet chemical containers, after some recent changes to the local drumMUSTER program.
Source Separations Systems National Park Recycling Range
29 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Source Separation Systems Pty LtdThe National Park Recycling Range has been specifically designed to provide the user with flexibility while maintaining best practice waste diversion design features and high-quality manufacturing.
KFC Australia wheels in new recycling bins across Vic stores
25 March, 2013KFC Australia has announced the completion of the rollout of new recycling systems at selected KFC restaurants throughout Victoria. This follows the successful rollout in NSW and South Australia.
Early considerations for food waste collections
15 March, 2013Adam Read, Global Practice Director for Waste Management, and Sarahjane Widdowson, a Principal Consultant with Ricardo-AEA, reflect on the fundamentals that local authority officers must address when planning, designing and rolling out food waste collection services and some of the key considerations for an Australian application.
Exair 205 L Heavy Duty Dry Vac system
15 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Compressed Air Australia Pty LtdExair’s 205 L Heavy Duty Dry Vac system is a rugged, industrial duty vacuum cleaner that has been engineered to rapidly vacuum high volumes of dry material.
New away-from-home recycling bins for north-east Victoria
14 March, 2013The North East Regional Waste Management Group (NevRwaste) has recently awarded a tender for the regional rollout of new recycling bins through the region to Victorian manufacturer Draffin Manufacturing.
Enpac portable spill containment range
12 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty LtdEnware’s relocatable spill-containment products, manufactured by Enpac, are custom-designed to protect the environment and workers from the many hazardous chemicals found in industrial, civil, municipal, mining and military applications.
Recycling rate continues to rise
11 March, 2013The Australian Packaging Covenant (APC) announced today that the overall recycling rate for post-consumer packaging in Australia is 63.8% for 2012.
Source Separation Systems Ashtray range
05 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Source Separation Systems Pty LtdThe Source Separation Systems range of ashtrays are specifically designed to provide a convenient disposal option for butts. The ashtrays come in a range of sizes and designs, providing a discreet addition to public spaces and doorways and are manufactured to provide the durability required for harsh outdoor conditions.
