National battery recycling charges ahead
09 June, 2009
In the lead-up to World Environment Day, SITA Environmental Solutions is charging up battery recycling in Australia with the national launch of its Battery Recycling program.
Putting tyres on the recycling road
29 May, 2009 | Supplied by: CSIRO Materials Science & Engineering
CSIRO is working with Australian company VR TEK Operations to design and develop a new, improved method of recycling waste rubber which could be used to make new tyres, industrial insulation, road pavement, flooring or geotextiles for retaining walls and embankments.
Ambient gas analysers
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Ecotech Pty Ltd
The Serinus gas analyser series is suitable for the environmental monitoring industry. The series has a modular layout and uses standardised, low-wattage, cost-effective components.
Measuring soil CO2 flux
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd
Increasing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere and the resulting consequences for the earth’s climate make understanding the sources and sinks of carbon and their exchange with the atmosphere a high research priority around the world. Soil CO2 flux makes a significant contribution to the total carbon balance and is driven by complex environmental and biological processes that are variable in space and time.
Organic absorbent
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Aquasol
Spilldoktor has released the reSorb range of organic absorbent materials, offering an alternative to conventional absorbent pads and socks which are made from fossil fuel. The range is made from recycled and renewable natural fibres, using a bonding technology that means the pads have a smooth, low-lint finish.
Container cleaning and crushing system
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Aquasol
Used steel and plastic drums have presented a disposal issue to many industries; Aquasol Products is now importing the Drumbeaters range from the US to help address this problem.
Sorbents
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Brady Australia Pty Ltd
Re-form is an eco-friendly sorbent made from a minimum of 70% recycled waste and other cellulose.
Reverse vending machine
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Envirobank
Sydney’s Metcentre shopping centre complex has installed a reverse vending machine from Envirobank to manage the centre’s recyclable waste, lower its environmental impact and engage with customers.
Bunding range
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Aquasol
Spilldoktor has released a polyethylene bunding range that safely stores a wide spectrum of liquids and liquid waste containers. The range includes 2- and 4-drum bunds and single and double IBC bunds.
Stand for strap recycling
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Fromm Packaging Australia
A versatile stand has been designed to help users save time when recycling sorted steel and PET strapping into two separate recycling bins. The stand is used for moving the Sweed Strap Choppers over the separate bins.
Recycling and saving landfill capacity
28 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Flip Screen Australia Pty Ltd
Albury City Council is using a Flip Screen screening and recycling attachment at its Waste Management Centre to screen bricks, concrete and timber out of its landfill operations.
Spill control starts before the spill
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Store-Safe
While spills are unlikely to be eliminated, prevention and mitigation can be practised to reduce the incidence of this event. Store-Safe provides some information on the key elements for spill control: evaluation, assessment, storage and spill retention.
Contaminated soil recycling machine
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Enviropacific Services Pty Ltd
The Hitachi SR200G Soilfixer soil recycler uses a number of methods — including micro-encapsulation and chemical fixation — to reduce the hazard potential of solid wastes by decreasing the leachable concentration of the contaminants.
E-waste recycling facility
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: TES-AMM Australia Pty Ltd
TES-AMM has begun operations in Australia to provide assistance to IT manufacturers, businesses and consumers in recycling e-waste.
Waste treatment plant
27 May, 2009 | Supplied by: SUEZ
SITA Environmental Solutions’ Advanced Waste Treatment (SAWT) plant at Elizabeth Drive, Kemps Creek, NSW, was officially opened in March. The plant will be receiving waste from Liverpool and Penrith residents.
