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Take A Deep Breath and Plunge In

Diesel Bug KillerImagine the first time you jumped into the water. Either that, or imagine the first time you jumped into a lake or the ocean. You hold your breath, you close your eyes, and you are sure that the result will be terrible. You are so afraid. Everyone is watching. You have to do it.

You take a deep breath, and you plunge in.

The water hits you like a brick wall, in the beginning.

If you jumped into a lake or the ocean, the cold takes your breath away. Even if you are studiously holding your breath, the cold seems to knock whatever oxygen you have inside of your right out of your body. Suddenly, the cold is above you, keeping you from your air. You struggle, thrashing wildly not intelligently, and seem to come up to the surface far later than you should have.

Your lungs fill with that first deep gulp. The light blinds your eyes, and you are not sure which ways is up. Then, you quickly find where the shore is, and swim frantically toward it, until your feet touch the bottom, and you feel like you have contact with dry land again.

Have you ever thought that this must be what it feels like, if you were mother earth, to be polluted with toxic chemicals all of the time? It’s too much. It’s overwhelming.

Let Envirosafe Solutions bring you chemicals which are eco friendly. Let our environmentally friendly liquids help you maintain your business, from fuel conditioner to toilet bowl cleaner, and from mineral deposit remover to radiator coolant. Together, we can make mother earth feel better about our presence.

Rather than being dumped off a cliff into the ocean, we can nurture and protect the earth, by gradually walking our environmentally friendly behaviors into the warm tropical sea. Gradually, little by little, we are soothed by the warm, swirling ocean around us. That is the way to treat planet earth, not with harsh chemical treatments. Call Envirosafe Solutions if you want to share the soft, gentle protection of our world with our company. We provide high quality chemical solutions to business all over Australia and to select countries: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.


Agriculture and Its Carbon Footprint

marine glass cleanerIf you have been keeping up with reading all of your National Geographic and Smithsonian magazines, you know how important it is that the agricultural industry reduces its own carbon footprint and that it finds better, more sustainable ways of continuing, particularly since the global need for food may double by 3050 due to the population increase worldwide and the fact that developing nations are able to sustain themselves better and therefore have a higher quality preference for food.

Agriculture is one of the heaviest polluters on the earth, and you would think this wouldn’t be the case since it is growing stuff! However, agriculture, with the farm equipment, need for fuel, and the fact that many different plants contribute to the petroleum industry’s headway into modern society, is one of the biggest polluters in the world, and it must be brought down a bit on the emissions scale.

Even corn is used to produce ethanol, and many plant based chemicals are combined with petroleum products or are used to refine petroleum products. Agriculture itself is a big problem, but as our educational magazines tell us, it can be made far better than it is right now. One of the ways this can happen is through using some of the planet protecting techniques employed in small farms in developing countries and combining that with modern technology and innovation.

If we could combine the strengths from developing nations and modern systems, without either of their weaknesses, then we might have a solution to agriculture on our hands. Of course, we would need to implement whatever approach we took for long enough that we would know how to it would affect soil conditions over time, but that is just a matter of research.

If you would like to find out your personal carbon footprint, try this link: https://carbonfootprintcalculator.carbonclick.com/

Now, products like the kind you can get from Envirosafe Solutions are really high quality, and they are all eco friendly. They include diesel bug killer, rust converter, and ice break. But, they also have our cool thirty day money back guarantee with them. Your containers can be returned empty, and we will refund them if you need us to. Call Envirosafe Solutions today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.


Government

84 Year Report on Icelandic Eco Village

Eco FriendlyThe Solheimar eco village in Iceland is only an hour outside of Reykjavik. It has only 120 residents, 40 of whom are special needs individuals. It has several small factories, a community geothermal pool, and many cool amenities which make it one of the friendliest, earthiest, and most eco friendly places which you could possibly find in Iceland, and that is saying a lot. Iceland is known for its eco friendly sustainability.

Although we would consider this to be an eco village today, it has existed for 84 years and is one of the oldest of such villages in Iceland. It was originally started as a special needs farm and home, but it has grown into the village which visitors would find completely wonderful.

Naturally, in order for a village such as this to be completely eco friendly, it has to use eco friendly cleaning solutions. This is the kind of situation for which you can use products from Envirosafe Solutions. We have many different products with many different uses, but they are all eco friendly industrial liquids, and we are so proud of the way that we are making a difference in the world today. Being eco friendly does not mean that you have to be backwoods or ultra-rich. It just means that you have to find chemical solutions, like the ones you find at Envirosafe Solutions, which are good for the environment and good for the care and maintenance you need. It is all very simple, but you have to make smart choices. That is why Envirosafe Solutions is even in business. We know that you need options.

The choices we provide you are, indeed, very smart. We provide businesses all over Australia and select countries with small and bulk amounts of solvent free degreaser, porta-loo treatment, mould rid, sanitiser, rubber remover, and laundry powder, as well as a variety of other chemical solutions which we know that you will find helpful. Help your business, office, or jobsite to become greener and safer for the environment. Only choose chemicals from Envirosafe Solutions. Take advantage of our thirty day money back guarantee and see what our products can really do: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

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Agriculture and Its Carbon Footprint

marine glass cleanerIf you have been keeping up with reading all of your National Geographic and Smithsonian magazines, you know how important it is that the agricultural industry reduces its own carbon footprint and that it finds better, more sustainable ways of continuing, particularly since the global need for food may double by 3050 due to the population increase worldwide and the fact that developing nations are able to sustain themselves better and therefore have a higher quality preference for food.

Agriculture is one of the heaviest polluters on the earth, and you would think this wouldn’t be the case since it is growing stuff! However, agriculture, with the farm equipment, need for fuel, and the fact that many different plants contribute to the petroleum industry’s headway into modern society, is one of the biggest polluters in the world, and it must be brought down a bit on the emissions scale.

Even corn is used to produce ethanol, and many plant based chemicals are combined with petroleum products or are used to refine petroleum products. Agriculture itself is a big problem, but as our educational magazines tell us, it can be made far better than it is right now. One of the ways this can happen is through using some of the planet protecting techniques employed in small farms in developing countries and combining that with modern technology and innovation.

If we could combine the strengths from developing nations and modern systems, without either of their weaknesses, then we might have a solution to agriculture on our hands. Of course, we would need to implement whatever approach we took for long enough that we would know how to it would affect soil conditions over time, but that is just a matter of research.

If you would like to find out your personal carbon footprint, try this link: https://carbonfootprintcalculator.carbonclick.com/

Now, products like the kind you can get from Envirosafe Solutions are really high quality, and they are all eco friendly. They include diesel bug killer, rust converter, and ice break. But, they also have our cool thirty day money back guarantee with them. Your containers can be returned empty, and we will refund them if you need us to. Call Envirosafe Solutions today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.


Corporate Offices & Businesses

New Standards in Company Design

Solvent Free DegreaserNew standards in company design are making the act of being eco friendly much easier than it used to be. Company design requires a total architecture, aesthetics, and color scheme to all be taken into consideration when coming up with the texture and feel for your business.

So, when you are looking to implement eco friendly design, you already have more space and friendlier space to work with here in modern times than you did twenty years ago, or even ten years ago.

Companies are recognizing a need for space, a need for design and influence, and they are seeing that human nature itself needs warm, slick, modern design more than it needs efficiency or cramped office spaces. New standards in company design allow for the implementation of eco friendly features, such as solar paneling, window usage, airflow ventilation, and living walls.

Of course, with all of those environmentally safe features, you will want to use environmentally friendly liquids, or chemicals, to keep everything in good working order without harsh chemical residue or non-breathable air at certain times of the day.

Design has now led into the development of insulation which is not only more eco friendly, but which is changeable and movable, depending upon the weather or the season, so that the building itself (or the inner shell of the building) can be altered at will to meet the needs created by hot and cold weather, the extremes of both.

Of course, company design also has to do with the choices you make regarding the products your business orders to keep it going during difficult times. Without these products, your company could not function as well, and you might as well make sure that they are safe for the planet.

Envirosafe Solutions has a long list of chemical products for your business. We provide eco friendly industrial liquid to companies in Australia and other select countries and we make being ecologically safe really easy. All you have to do is pick from our selection of chemicals: antibacterial hand wash, solvent free degreaser, radiator cleaner, multi-purpose lubricant, and many others, and then call us and place your order, or place your order online: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.


Agriculture and Its Carbon Footprint

marine glass cleanerIf you have been keeping up with reading all of your National Geographic and Smithsonian magazines, you know how important it is that the agricultural industry reduces its own carbon footprint and that it finds better, more sustainable ways of continuing, particularly since the global need for food may double by 3050 due to the population increase worldwide and the fact that developing nations are able to sustain themselves better and therefore have a higher quality preference for food.

Agriculture is one of the heaviest polluters on the earth, and you would think this wouldn’t be the case since it is growing stuff! However, agriculture, with the farm equipment, need for fuel, and the fact that many different plants contribute to the petroleum industry’s headway into modern society, is one of the biggest polluters in the world, and it must be brought down a bit on the emissions scale.

Even corn is used to produce ethanol, and many plant based chemicals are combined with petroleum products or are used to refine petroleum products. Agriculture itself is a big problem, but as our educational magazines tell us, it can be made far better than it is right now. One of the ways this can happen is through using some of the planet protecting techniques employed in small farms in developing countries and combining that with modern technology and innovation.

If we could combine the strengths from developing nations and modern systems, without either of their weaknesses, then we might have a solution to agriculture on our hands. Of course, we would need to implement whatever approach we took for long enough that we would know how to it would affect soil conditions over time, but that is just a matter of research.

If you would like to find out your personal carbon footprint, try this link: https://carbonfootprintcalculator.carbonclick.com/

Now, products like the kind you can get from Envirosafe Solutions are really high quality, and they are all eco friendly. They include diesel bug killer, rust converter, and ice break. But, they also have our cool thirty day money back guarantee with them. Your containers can be returned empty, and we will refund them if you need us to. Call Envirosafe Solutions today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.


Warehousing and Manufacturing

Agriculture and Its Carbon Footprint

marine glass cleanerIf you have been keeping up with reading all of your National Geographic and Smithsonian magazines, you know how important it is that the agricultural industry reduces its own carbon footprint and that it finds better, more sustainable ways of continuing, particularly since the global need for food may double by 3050 due to the population increase worldwide and the fact that developing nations are able to sustain themselves better and therefore have a higher quality preference for food.

Agriculture is one of the heaviest polluters on the earth, and you would think this wouldn’t be the case since it is growing stuff! However, agriculture, with the farm equipment, need for fuel, and the fact that many different plants contribute to the petroleum industry’s headway into modern society, is one of the biggest polluters in the world, and it must be brought down a bit on the emissions scale.

Even corn is used to produce ethanol, and many plant based chemicals are combined with petroleum products or are used to refine petroleum products. Agriculture itself is a big problem, but as our educational magazines tell us, it can be made far better than it is right now. One of the ways this can happen is through using some of the planet protecting techniques employed in small farms in developing countries and combining that with modern technology and innovation.

If we could combine the strengths from developing nations and modern systems, without either of their weaknesses, then we might have a solution to agriculture on our hands. Of course, we would need to implement whatever approach we took for long enough that we would know how to it would affect soil conditions over time, but that is just a matter of research.

If you would like to find out your personal carbon footprint, try this link: https://carbonfootprintcalculator.carbonclick.com/

Now, products like the kind you can get from Envirosafe Solutions are really high quality, and they are all eco friendly. They include diesel bug killer, rust converter, and ice break. But, they also have our cool thirty day money back guarantee with them. Your containers can be returned empty, and we will refund them if you need us to. Call Envirosafe Solutions today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.


Tree Homes

Rust RemoverOn the famous Animal Planet television channel, there is numerous programming for the Treehouse Master TV show, and Pete the expert travels all over the U.S. (and all over the world) looking for new and unusual tree houses and building custom tree houses for clients. There is something magical and primal about living in a tree house, even a custom built modern one, which appeals pretty deep to the human soul.

It’s private, it’s cozy, and there is always a perception within the house that you can’t be seen from without it. It’s a really cool feeling and there are few people who don’t find tree houses magical.

Pete the tree house master is always excited to learn about new tree houses and to see what other people have done over the course of many years when they develop and build their own tree houses. But, how does this discussion relate to being eco friendly? We’re glad you asked.

You see, when people commune with nature, they learn more about nature and how everything fits together to form a perfect whole, where thousands of tiny, unseen eco systems thrive and work together to form this cohesive whole.

Envirosafe Solutions specializes in eco friendly liquid products, but we know that not everyone takes nature activities to the point of using eco friendly chemical solutions, much less to the point of actually developing and living in a tree house as a residence. Well, it is always a good idea to take the first tiny step there is to take.

Use our chemical solutions which are all environmentally friendly liquids, like our solvent free degreaser, our sanitiser, our mould rid, and our hard water laundry liquid. There are so many ways in which we have made our products safer for the environment than other chemicals of their nature, and we want to shout it from the treetops. Tree homes are a great use for our products, because you will need cleaning and maintenance chemicals which are safe for our environment. Therefore, only use products from Envirosafe Solutions in your tree house! At the same time, you can benefit the earth by using them in your business, both your office and jobsite, as well. For more information, call Envirosafe Solutions today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.


Automotive & Transport

The Use of Animals

mineral deposit removerBeing eco friendly in today’s world, a world of polluting innovation and efficient toxicity, can be an interesting process. For instance, if your business involves animals in any way, you may be said to be exploiting animals for your own benefit or you may be said to use animals in an eco friendly way to get work done.

Being sustainable is right, but hurting or harming animals is wrong. Where exactly do we draw the line?

What are the benefits to bringing animals into the worksite and job marketplace? The truth is that animals may be used for training employees, for pulling heavy loads, for carrying people and packages across large spaces, and for a wide variety of other purposes. Of course, if animals and people are so suited to work together, then you would think that many countries would want to replace their low cost, but high pollution transportation systems with slightly higher cost, but much lower pollution solutions which will aid you in your progress to make the world more ecologically sound.

Of course, there is a great deal of investment in the idea that, if you can get something done with less work, then it is automatically better. Well, in many ways, that is true. Efficiency, smoothness of operation, and efficacy make an operation far more revenue attracting than other, slower ways.

As long as we are using animals for eco friendly reasons, then we have to be able to care for them and clean up after them on a regular basis. Disinfectant, antibacterial hand wash, and mould rid are important parts of this process, and ours are all eco friendly in and of themselves. Naturally, you would wish to incorporate our products into your line of chemical solutions and perhaps to suggest their use to other animal caregivers and handlers.

When you use products from us, you are purposely and actively making the world better, and not just for you. Businesses which spread the word, either directly or indirectly, about eco friendly products to their employees are engaging their workers’ minds and allowing them to see the future possibilities. For more information, contact us: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.


Agriculture and Its Carbon Footprint

marine glass cleanerIf you have been keeping up with reading all of your National Geographic and Smithsonian magazines, you know how important it is that the agricultural industry reduces its own carbon footprint and that it finds better, more sustainable ways of continuing, particularly since the global need for food may double by 3050 due to the population increase worldwide and the fact that developing nations are able to sustain themselves better and therefore have a higher quality preference for food.

Agriculture is one of the heaviest polluters on the earth, and you would think this wouldn’t be the case since it is growing stuff! However, agriculture, with the farm equipment, need for fuel, and the fact that many different plants contribute to the petroleum industry’s headway into modern society, is one of the biggest polluters in the world, and it must be brought down a bit on the emissions scale.

Even corn is used to produce ethanol, and many plant based chemicals are combined with petroleum products or are used to refine petroleum products. Agriculture itself is a big problem, but as our educational magazines tell us, it can be made far better than it is right now. One of the ways this can happen is through using some of the planet protecting techniques employed in small farms in developing countries and combining that with modern technology and innovation.

If we could combine the strengths from developing nations and modern systems, without either of their weaknesses, then we might have a solution to agriculture on our hands. Of course, we would need to implement whatever approach we took for long enough that we would know how to it would affect soil conditions over time, but that is just a matter of research.

If you would like to find out your personal carbon footprint, try this link: https://carbonfootprintcalculator.carbonclick.com/

Now, products like the kind you can get from Envirosafe Solutions are really high quality, and they are all eco friendly. They include diesel bug killer, rust converter, and ice break. But, they also have our cool thirty day money back guarantee with them. Your containers can be returned empty, and we will refund them if you need us to. Call Envirosafe Solutions today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.


Mining News

Huge Iceberg headed toward Shipping Lanes in the Ocean

Eco Friendly Liquid ProductsThe iceberg known as B31 broke off of an Antarctic glacier in November of 2013. Naturally, scientists from NASA and several international agencies have been keeping a close eye on it, even going so far as to drop quite a few GPS tracking devices onto it so that we can keep a better eye on it. You would think that something of this size would be easy to track, but many icebergs are difficult to tracking during the winter months, in the dark, and other various additional conditions.

B-31 is now getting closer to shipping lanes, which have been more prevalent in recent years due to increased traffic in the southern seas, which in turn is due to more advanced technology allowing us to travel further and further out into once unfamiliar territory. Scientists are particularly watchful of this area of the Antarctic, since glaciers and icebergs seem to be melting much faster here than in other areas. They are concerned that this may be one of the biggest contributing factors to sea levels rising.

Naturally, everyone wants to make a difference when it comes to global warming, but too many people think that they are just not able to make a big enough impact to make any difference to the temperature of planet Earth. However, it is the combined use of many little changes which can, in the end, make the most difference. That is why using eco friendly chemical solutions in your regular business care and maintenance can make all of the difference in the world someday.

Envirosafe Solutions provides environmental cleaning products which are safe for the planet and which you can use to help with your part in the fight against global warming. We provide rust converter, toilet bowl cleaner, rubber remover, industrial hand cleaner and many other products. All of our chemicals are eco friendly and we provide you with a thirty day money back guarantee, so that you can try out our products and make sure that they live up to our hype. If you are looking for your own way to join the fight against global warming, then look for products from Envirosafe Solutions: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

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Agriculture and Its Carbon Footprint

marine glass cleanerIf you have been keeping up with reading all of your National Geographic and Smithsonian magazines, you know how important it is that the agricultural industry reduces its own carbon footprint and that it finds better, more sustainable ways of continuing, particularly since the global need for food may double by 3050 due to the population increase worldwide and the fact that developing nations are able to sustain themselves better and therefore have a higher quality preference for food.

Agriculture is one of the heaviest polluters on the earth, and you would think this wouldn’t be the case since it is growing stuff! However, agriculture, with the farm equipment, need for fuel, and the fact that many different plants contribute to the petroleum industry’s headway into modern society, is one of the biggest polluters in the world, and it must be brought down a bit on the emissions scale.

Even corn is used to produce ethanol, and many plant based chemicals are combined with petroleum products or are used to refine petroleum products. Agriculture itself is a big problem, but as our educational magazines tell us, it can be made far better than it is right now. One of the ways this can happen is through using some of the planet protecting techniques employed in small farms in developing countries and combining that with modern technology and innovation.

If we could combine the strengths from developing nations and modern systems, without either of their weaknesses, then we might have a solution to agriculture on our hands. Of course, we would need to implement whatever approach we took for long enough that we would know how to it would affect soil conditions over time, but that is just a matter of research.

If you would like to find out your personal carbon footprint, try this link: https://carbonfootprintcalculator.carbonclick.com/

Now, products like the kind you can get from Envirosafe Solutions are really high quality, and they are all eco friendly. They include diesel bug killer, rust converter, and ice break. But, they also have our cool thirty day money back guarantee with them. Your containers can be returned empty, and we will refund them if you need us to. Call Envirosafe Solutions today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.


Latest News

Today’s wastewater tomorrow’s drinking water

May 24, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on Today’s wastewater tomorrow’s drinking water

An ambitious city-wide water recycling program is being developed for Sydney to combat water shortages. The project aims to reduce demands on drinking water supplies and represents a growing trend towards recycling wastewater for irrigating lawns, parks and vegetation and more contentiously, drinking. Seawater desalination has become another tool to secure water and a new plant will supply drinking water to the city of Adelaide. Today we look at different water initiatives and the role of eco-friendly liquid products in limiting toxins entering wastewater that could be tomorrow’s drinking water.

Sydney has unveiled an ambitious water recycling plan which it claims will see it become Australia’s first city to develop a city-wide recycled water network.

The City of Sydney council has appointed a consortium to develop models for the project, which aims to reduce demands on drinking water supplies. The planning group consists of researchers, engineers and consultants.

Lord mayor Clover Moore said the water plan, part of the global Green Revolution, would provide a model for other Australian cities. “In the longer term our drinking water supplies will come under increasing pressure from a growing population and climate change with hotter and dryer weather predicted over the coming decades.”

The recycled water project would supplement water supplied to apartments, commercial and institutional buildings, which account for 80 percent of water usage in the Sydney area. The water plan will also incorporate projects that reduce pollutants from entering waterways. Eco-friendly liquid products limit toxic chemicals from contaminating wastewater.

Saltwater to freshwater

Further South, a seawater desalination plant is being commissioned at Port Stanvac to supply drinking water to the city of Adelaide. The $1.83 billion project uses reverse osmosis to treat seawater and has been earmarked for completion by December 2012. The first drop of water should be produced by the end of July this year.

The South Australian Government expects capacity at the plant to grow to 100 billion litres by the end of 2012

Perth was the first Australian city to receive desalinated water for large-scale consumption after its Kwinana plant began pumping desalinated seawater in November of 2006. It supplies an estimated 17 percent of the city’s water needs. A seawater deslination plant is being built in Victoria to provide an estimated 150 billion litres of water by the end of this year.

Across Australia government and industry have invested heavily in the treatment of greywater, effluent, stormwater and seawater to secure water resources for the future. Water recycling has also been adopted across other parts of the globe, including Singapore, California, Florida, the United Arab Emirates and Israel.

Key to treating wastewater has been the issue of water quality and the contaminants regularly flushed into water systems, including debris, oils, and chemical pollutants.

Leading Perth-based environmental cleaning products company Envirosafe Solutions has been working with Australian businesses for more than 20 years providing biodegradable eco-friendly industrial liquids.

These products utilise natural cleaning agents, have a low-toxicity rating and are biodegradable. Envirosafe Solutions’ commitment to ecological sustainability supports industry and government efforts to reduce water contamination without sacrificing performance. Its range includes the mining and industrial environmentally friendly liquid Extreme Green Insect and Tar Remover, a fully biodegradable product which is effective even when heavily diluted. For more information phone 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://www.sydneymedia.com.au/html/4477-sydney-plan-for-australias-first-city-wide-recycled-water-network.asp

http://www.sawater.com.au/NR/rdonlyres/076CFEFE-B2E1-450F-83AE-A19B131649C9/0/MedRelADPDelayJan2011.pdf

http://www.watercorporation.com.au/D/desalination.cfm

http://www.melbournewater.com.au/content/water_recycling/what_is_recycled_water/what_is_recycled_water.asp

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Mining by-products could treat wastewater: CSIRO

May 23, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on Mining by-products could treat wastewater: CSIRO

Mineral-rich mining by-products could treat wastewater according to new research by the CSIRO. The research was commissioned by the Western Australia Water Foundation to look at productive uses for industry and farming by-products. It offers exciting recycling possibilities for a range of mineral-based materials which must otherwise be stockpiled and discarded. Today we look at this latest research and its potential applications – another step in the green revolution gradually taking place in the mining sector.

Mining by-products could provide a cheap, environmental option for treating wastewater, according to new research by the CSIRO.

The Australian scientific research organisation partnered with the Western Australia Water Foundation to investigate this emerging recycling initiative. It identified a suite of mineral-based by-products suitable for purifying wastewaters and managing acquifer recharge.

Project leader Dr Grant Douglas said the abundant by-products generated by mining, industry or mineral processing offered a low-cost solution to treating water while helping the mining industry to reduce its environmental footprint.

“The large unexploited by-products we generate in Western Australia (particularly in areas such as south west Western Australia and the adjuacent Yilgarn region) could be developed as ‘designer’ contaminant absorbents”.

Dr Douglas said that as part of the research a range of by-products were identified and tested. These included neutralised used acid (NUA) produced by the heavy mineral processing industry, red mud and sand from the alumina refining industry, activated carvon, calcined magnesia, attapulgite, zeolite, fly ash, laterite, groundwater treatment residues, carbonate minerals and a range of rocks common in south-west Western Australia.

He said while the potential for wastewater treatment was the major outcome of the research, some solid by-product materials had been identified for potential use in enriching soils for rural and urban application.

The mining sector has been developing best environmental practice principles since the 1990s to minimise environmental degradation. These principles address issues including by-product waste, air emissions, noise and dust control, land rehabilitation, contamination, auditing, water management, hazardous materials management, storage and disposal.

Leading Australian environmental cleaning products company Envirosafe Solutions has been supporting sustainable practice by supplying industry with its comprehensive range of eco-friendly industrial liquids.

Company director Murray Simon has welcome the new CSIRO research, which he said offered the potential for sustainable management of mining by-products. “Green technology allows mining companies and heavy industry to drastically cut down their environmental footprint, while at the same time boosting their credentials as modern and responsible business operators.”

Envirosafe Solutions mining and heavy industry environmental cleaning products are engineered in Australia, fully biodegradable and extremely effective. Its Extreme Green range includes unique Soil Wetta-Dust Suppresser, a non-toxic solution to dust control on mining sites.

A powerful alternative to traditional solvent-based cleaners can be found in the Extreme Green Heavy Duty Alkaline Cleaner/Degreaser. This solvent-free degreaser easily removes tough deposits on heavily soiled hard surfaces without petro solvents or harsh acids.

New research into recycling mineral-based waste products has benefits for the mining sector and the environment. For more information on improving the environment through eco-friendly industrial liquids contact Envirosafe Solutions on 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://www.csiro.au/science/Using-Mining-By-Products.html

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FMG in Pilbara native title dispute

May 21, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on FMG in Pilbara native title dispute

The Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) has become embroiled in a heated dispute with traditional land owners in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

The mining company, headed by Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, is seeking access to land in the Pilbara for the planned Solomon Hub mining project, which is expected to provide several decades of iron ore production.

Yet the plan has met with fierce opposition from sections of the Yindjibarndi community, who are the traditional custodians of the land where FMG is planning to build. While some Yindjibarndi people are understood to support the Solomon Hub project, others have criticised the offer from FMG as too low.

FMG has offered $4 million per year in royalty payments for the Solomon Hub project, as well as approximately $6 million more in housing, training and business development for local people.

The Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation has been highly critical of the offer, and described FMG’s manoeuvres as the “great native title swindle”. The Aboriginal Corporation has published online material claiming that FMG is attempting to rort them out of the native title rights.

FMG has weighed into the online battle too, releasing video footage of a meeting between company executives and Yindjibarndi people, which allegedly demonstrates that a significant number of local people support the Solomon Hub project. The Aboriginal Corporation has responded to the video, claiming the footage is heavily edited and not a true representation of community sentiment.

The youth activist organisation GetUp has also become involved in the dispute, campaigning online against FMG, on behalf of the Yindjibarndi people. With both sides aggressively pushing their own version of events, the conflict shows no signs of abating in the near future.

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New grants help business turn green

May 20, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on New grants help business turn green

Innovative Australian companies are increasingly implementing green technologies and practices to improve their businesses and reduce their environmental footprint. Sixteen Australian firms are the latest recipients of the Federal Government’s $4.4 million Re-Tooling for Climate Change program. Joining this green revolution are three Western Australian businesses, including two food processors and a mining engineering firm.

A mining engineering firm and two food processors are among the recipients of the latest round of Federal Government grants to encourage businesses to adopt environmentally sustainable practices.

Western Australian engineering firm Geographe Enterprises has won a $350,000 grant to upgrade its current heat treatment production processes to recycle waste heat generated by furnaces.

Fellow WA firms, Food processors Canon Food Services and Mrs Mac’s, will receive funding of $95,000 and $500,000 respectively. The grants will allow Canon Services to reduce energy and water consumption in the manufacturing process by installing more efficient production equipment. Mrs Mac’s grant will fund production line upgrades which have been projected to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20%.

The AusIndustry funding was announced by Federal Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr who said green industry practices were critical for Australia’s future.

“These grants provide manufacturers with the funds they need to get their ideas off the ground.  Through innovation, they will cut their costs, reduce their waste, and boost their profits. That’s good news for consumers – and good news for the environment.”

Senator Carr said the private sector had contributed an additional $5.3m to the Government’s $4.4 million to help fund the 16 projects under Re-Tooling for Climate Change program.

Sustainable environmental practice has increasingly become a priority in the day-to-day operations of Australian business. This workplace green revolution includes the reduction of carbon emissions, water and soil contamination. The trend toward sustainable systems has been adopted across a range of industries, including mining, transport, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, healthcare and government enterprises.

The shift toward green practices has taken many forms, from upgrading processing plants to utilising environmentally sustainable alternatives such as environmental cleaning products, which reduce chemical pollution entering soils and waterways.

A front-runner in the green revolution has been Perth-based Envirosafe Solutions, which supplies eco-friendly industrial liquids to Australian businesses. The company has adopted sustainable recycling programs at its office and warehouse and buys only certified green power to meet its electricity requirements. It uses its own biodegradable, low-toxicity environmental cleaning products including its Extreme Green range of solvent-free degreaser. Two percent of the company’s profits are donated to Carbon Neutral to off-set carbon emissions.

Programs such as AusIndustry’s Re-Tooling for Climate Change reflects a shift in the culture of Australia’s business community. Companies are embracing the green revolution and adopting sustainable practice to secure profits and reduce their environmental footprint – switching to eco-friendly liquid products is one measure that can be taken today. For more information on improving the environment through the use of eco-friendly industrial liquids contact Envirosafe Solutions on 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://minister.innovation.gov.au/Carr/MediaReleases/Pages/MANUFACTURERSANDPRODUCERSGOGREEN.aspx

http://www.ausindustry.gov.au/InnovationandRandD/Re-ToolingforClimateChange/Documents/RCCFundingOffer-July2010Dec2010.pdf

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Recycling wastewater combats water restrictions

May 19, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on Recycling wastewater combats water restrictions

New developments in regional and remote areas are utilising wastewater treatment systems to combat water restrictions and meet environmental guidelines. Local council regulations are increasingly stipulating the use of such systems for sewage and greywater for developments outside of common effluent schemes. The Australian Government has also launched a $200 million funding program to encourage industry to implement water recycling initiatives. Today we look at reclaiming and reusing wastewater and the role safe environmental cleaning products play in this process.

Parts of Western Australia experienced their driest winter on record in 2010 and ongoing water restrictions have highlighted the need for water conservation.

Despite floods and cyclones hammering Australia’s east coast in recent months permanent water restrictions also remain in place in Eastern states.

As the driest continent on Earth, Australia’s water resources and recycling initiatives have been high on the political agenda. The Federal Government unveiled a $200 million initiative in 2009 to fund stormwater harvesting and re-use projects. The funding was part of its $12.9 billion Water for the Future package.

Wastewater treatment systems offer solutions for commercial operations unable to tap into common effluent schemes or wanting to recycle water to irrigate lawns and gardens. They are being increasingly used by accommodation venues, function centres, mining camps, schools, factories and wineries, allowing operators to reclaim wastewater.

Wastewater treatment systems employ physical, biological and chemical processes to recycle rainwater, stormwater, greywater, blackwater (containing sewerage), groundwater and industrial water for irrigation of lawns and gardens as stipulated by local government.

New technologies are being developed to test the quality of treated greywater in light of the growing use of wastewater treatment systems. The CSIRO has been working to develop a national standard for treated greywater. This aims to iron out inconsistencies from separate state and territory legislation covering greywater collection, treatment and use. CSIRO Land and Water scientist Melissa Toifl said the protocol could be used to establish a national greywater treatment testing regime. “With this protocol we are anticipating a national approach in the way greywater treatment technologies are tested and regulated… (which could result in) increasing consumer adoption rates of greywater technologies.”

Combined septic and greywater treatment systems often employ aerobic treatment processes and require a delicate balance of bacterial flora. This can be upset by common cleaning chemicals. The use of environmental cleaning products is an important consideration for users of wastewater treatment systems.

Perth-based Envirosafe Solutions provides eco-friendly industrial liquids to industry and government sectors. Its products are low-toxic and biodegradable and include Extreme Green Solvent-Free Degreaser, Sanitiser/Mould Rid, Hard Water – Laundry Liquid, dishwashing liquid, anti-bacterial hand wash, dishwasher powder, disinfectant, dishwasher rinse aid, laundry powder and fabric conditioner.

Envirosafe Solutions’ Extreme Green Waste and Odour Treatment can be used in septic systems, porta-loos, animal enclosures and food preparation areas to eliminate odours and reduce sludge build-up. The Envirosafe Solutions range of laundry products have been specially designed for use in remote locations and are completely safe for hardwater and septic systems while delivering powerful results.

Australia’s scarce water resources offer a challenge for government and industry and wastewater recycling has increasingly been viewed as a partial solution to water restrictions. Envirosafe Solutions commitment to providing eco-friendly industrial liquids supports water recycling initiatives. For more information phone 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://www.environment.gov.au/water/publications/urban/fs-water-treatment.html

http://www.environment.gov.au/water/policy-programs/urban-water-desalination/stormwater-reuse/index.html

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/minister/previous/wong/2009/media-releases/March/mr20090323.aspx

http://www.csiro.au/news/Greywater-treatment-technologies.html

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Best practice strategies key to mitigating mining risks

May 18, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on Best practice strategies key to mitigating mining risks

Energy production comes at a great cost to the environment and ultimately human life. BP’s  Gulf of Mexico oil disaster, New Zealand’s Pike River coal mine tragedy and Japan’s nuclear radiation problems are among the latest stark reminders of the risks involved. Yet global energy demands appear unstoppable. The need for best practice in such high-risk sectors is more apparent with each news headline. Today we look at best environmental practice for mining operations, including the use of safe environmental cleaning products such as Envirosafe Solutions Soil Wetta/Dust Suppressor to combat dust issues.

As one of the few developed nations dependent on mining for its economic stability Australia has been at the forefront of developing best environmental practice for mining.

It is not only the world’s leading coal exporter, but also exports its expertise in the areas of mining technology and environmental protection. The value of exports of high-technology mining products and services has been estimated at $2 billion a year. Mining and energy exports currently represent 37% of total domestic exports.

The wealth generated by Australia’s rich energy resources has historically been viewed as mitigating the considerable environmental costs of mining. It was not until the 1950s and 1960s that attitudes began to change and not until the 1990s that key measures were being taken to develop more sustainable mining practices. These included:

  • The publication of information booklets on Best Practice Environmental Management in Mining, produced by government body Environment Australia with the involvement of key stakeholders and experts.
  • The development of the Minerals Industry Code of Practice for Environmental Management, which outlines sustainable development, continual improvement, risk management, rehabilitation, environmental targets and reporting guidelines.

Best environmental practice guidelines cover every aspect of mine management including air emissions, noise and dust control, land rehabilitation, contamination, auditing and water management. It also addresses hazardous materials management, storage and disposal.

Letting the dust settle

The management of dust issues has been made easier by Envirosafe Solutions’ Extreme Green Soil Wetta/Dust Suppressor, designed specifically for Australian mining conditions. The product tackles problems associated with poor water absorption in soils and road bases which cost time, money and precious water resources.

In keeping with the Perth-based eco-friendly industrial liquid company’s commitment to the environment, the Soil Wetta/Dust Suppressor is safe to be used in tankers which also carry drinking water.

Envirosafe Solutions’ supplies a complete range of environmental liquid products for mining operations including its fuel conditioner, Extreme Green Diesel Bug Killer, which improves fuel efficiency and reduces emissions and kills diesel bug, helping reduce greenhouse gases and saving money. It also supplies solvent-free degreaser, radiator cleaner and rust converter to name but a few of the innovative products they supply.

Disasters in energy production are a timely reminder of the need to be vigilant in implementing best environmental practice. Leading Australian industrial liquid company Envirosafe Solutions has solutions tailor-made for the mining industry. For more information phone 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://www.ret.gov.au/resources/Documents/LPSDP/BPEMOverview.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_in_Australia

http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/94713ad445ff1425ca25682000192af2/93136e734ff62aa2ca2569de00271b10

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Hand soap chemical Triclosan under scrutiny in the US

May 17, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on Hand soap chemical Triclosan under scrutiny in the US

Frequent hand-washing is an occupational hazard for those in childcare, health and hospitality sectors. These workers share a common complaint: They are forever wiping noses, changing dirty nappies, handling bodily fluids, using chemical cleaners or handling food. One common chemical in hand soaps, triclosan, has come under recent scrutiny. Today we look at the need for safe, gentle antibacterial hand wash products for workers in these critical industries.

US authorities have been reviewing the chemical triclosan – common in antibacterial hand soaps – because of links to hormone dysfunction and antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

The product has come under close scrutiny by the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA). Australian authorities have currently ruled out any investigation into the chemical compound. Responding last year to the US review, the Australian National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme said its investigations had found triclosan to be safe in small concentrations.

Triclosan is commonly found in antibacterial hand cleaners, cosmetic products and even disposable nappies. The US EPA and FDA are researching the effects of the chemical to better understand its endocrine-related effects, toxicological effects, antimicrobial resistance and to determine safe levels of exposure. The US EPA claims: “Animal studies have shown that triclosan alters hormone regulation. However, data showing effects in animals don’t always predict effects in humans. Other studies in bacteria have raised the possibility that triclosan contributes to making bacteria resistant to antibiotics.”

Despite these concerns effective hand washing is critical to preventing the spread of germs and infection in hospitals, schools, childcare centres, and food and hospitality venues. Research has found:

  • The average person has between two and 10 million bacteria from their fingertips to elbow;
  • Damp hands spread 1000 times more germs than dry hands;
  • Germs can stay alive on hands for up to three hours.

Safe, gentle and effective antibacterial hand wash and industrial hand cleaner are essential products. Perth-based environmental cleaning products company Envirosafe Solutions has a range of hand cleaning products, all of which are triclosan-free. These include its:

  • Its Extreme green Anti-Bacterial Hand Wash: A perfume-free liquid soup which contains skin conditioning agents to guard against dermatitis and is highly-effective in killing germs;
  • Hands First antibacterial instant hand sanitiser: Alcohol-free and dries within 10 seconds. Unlike other hand gels, it will not irritate even the most sensitive skin types and has been designed with the food industry in mind, where hand sanitising is required up to 40 times a day;
  • Extreme Green Liquid Hand Soap: Lightly-perfumed and designed to leave hands soft and supple;
  • Extreme Green Industrial Hand Cleaner: Contains natural orange oil and polymer beads to remove oils, dirt, ink and grease without stripping hands of essential oils, ideally suited to farm and mechanical applications.

The constant demands of hand washing are a concern for Australian workers dealing with germs, chemicals, grease and biological hazards. Envirosafe Solutions range of hand cleaners – including its antibacterial hand wash – have been designed for frequent hand sanitisation. For more information phone 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://www.smh.com.au/national/no-study-despite-concern-over-common-chemical-20100414-se5o.html

http://www.handhygieneeurope.com/acatalog/Information_facts_and_figures.html

http://healthimpactnews.com/2011/washing-your-hands-too-much-could-destroy-your-life/

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Fuel treatment reduces black smoke and cuts emissions

May 16, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments (1)

Vehicle exhaust fumes pose serious health risks and are a major contributor to Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Data collected by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show fuel emissions have increased by nearly 30% during the past 20 years, and today account for more than 15% of Australia’s total greenhouse gases. The weight of health, environmental and cost pressures is turning attention toward innovative technology such as Envirosafe Solutions’ Diesel Bug Killer, aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing dangerous emissions.

While the diesel-thirsty transport, mining and construction sectors count the financial costs of high fuel prices, statistics show the environment is increasingly choking under exhaust fumes.

In its most comprehensive inventory of national greenhouse gas emissions, the ABS has found that between 1990 and 2008 emissions from Australia’s transport sector increased by 29%. In 2008 exhaust fumes accounted for 15% of Australia’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Of this, road transport accounted for 86%. ABS figures show that for every litre of diesel used, 2.7kg of carbon dioxide was released, compared to 2.3kg for a litre of petrol.

The race to develop alternate transport fuels could be the key to moving forward in the future. Second generation biofuels, from non-food matter including algaes, have generated considerable interest and offer the promise of a cleaner, more sustainable energy for the future.

Revolutionary fuel conditioner

Fuel additives have also been developed to produce cleaner fuel, increasing fuel efficiency and reducing dangerous exhaust fumes, which contribute to air pollution and health issues. Perth-based environmental cleaning products company Envirosafe Solutions has been supplying its revolutionary Extreme Green Diesel Bug Killer to councils, road transport and marine operators for years. The eco-friendly liquid product completely removes water – and dissolved oxygen – from fuel sources. This process suffocates microscopic contaminant Cladisporium Resinae (‘diesel bug’) and prevents slime from clogging fuel lines and filters and acid from corroding metal engine parts.

Unlike other fuel conditioners on the market, the Extreme Green Diesel Bug Killer does not contain hydrocarbons, acids or strong alkaline agents, as part of Envirosafe Solutions commitment to providing environmentally friendly liquids. It is suitable for cars, trucks, mining and earthmoving vehicles, trucks, buses, agricultural and marine equipment. Its proven benefits include:

  • Improving fuel efficiency;
  • Reducing maintenance issues and expensive downtime;
  • Reducing exhaust emissions;
  • Cleaning engine components;
  • Compatible with petrol, diesel, two stroke, gas oil and heating oil;
  • Economical and biodegradable;
  • Kills Diesel bug.

The way forward

Envirosafe Solutions director Murray Simon said new technologies were critical to supporting mining, construction and transport sectors reduce dangerous fuel emissions.

“Products such as the Extreme Green Diesel Bug Killer offers businesses cost savings by improving fuel efficiency and engine performance. This reduces consumption and produces cleaner emissions, which is critical as Australia moves to reduce its greenhouse emissions.”

Pollution from diesel exhausts is increasingly contributing to haze, smog and greenhouse gases. New technologies such as Envirosafe Solutions Diesel Bug Killer are helping combat the problem while offering cost savings to heavy fuel users including mining, construction and transport industries. For more information phone 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://www.envirosafesolutions.com.au/productinnerpage.php?cat=14&product=12

http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/by%20Subject/1370.0~2010~Chapter~Fuel%20consumption%20and%20emissions%20(4.9.4)

http://www.seaaus.com.au/content/view/383/145/

http://www.csiro.au/science/Diesel-Designs.html

http://www.miningaustralia.com.au/news/fuel-reduces-carbon-emissions

http://www.mcarthurrivermine.com.au/environment_emissions.cfm

http://www.ozfuturefuels.com/explosive-fuels.php

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/environment/vehicleemissions/reducingdieselemissions.html

http://www.csiro.au/people/Tom.Beer.html

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Northern Territory to ban plastic bags

May 15, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on Northern Territory to ban plastic bags

Plastic shopping bags will be banned across the Northern Territory from September this year, as part of a wider plan by the Territory government to reduce waste and environmental impact.

Environment Minister Karl Hampton has announced that the total ban will come into effect in on September 1, with a gradual phase out beginning in May.

“Approximately 40 million single-use plastic bags are consumed in the Territory each year, creating landfill, litter and killing our wildlife,” Mr Hampton said.

Territorians are being encouraged to buy reusable shopping bags at the supermarket, in the hope that this practice will become habit by the time the full ban comes into effect.

The NT Government plan sets a hopeful precedent for other jurisdictions in Australia. Eliminating disposable plastic bags is an important step toward a sustainable future.

As an environmentally-conscious business, we at Envirosafe Solutions will be watching how the NT scheme unfolds with keen interest. We hope that the plan will succeed and a similar strategy will soon be adopted by state governments around the country.

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Top emitters to bear brunt of Carbon Tax

May 14, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on Top emitters to bear brunt of Carbon Tax

The federal Climate Change Minister has hinted that the top fifty emissions-intensive companies in Australia will pay the majority of the government’s proposed carbon tax.

In a speech to the National Press Club on April 13, Greg Combet suggested that roughly two thirds of the carbon tax revenue would come from the fifty biggest emitters in Australia, such as electricity generators, miners, metal producers and airlines.

“When you exclude sectors that will not be covered by the carbon price, the 50 largest polluters will be responsible for around two-thirds of carbon liabilities,” Mr Combet said.

Yet Mr. Combet was quick to reiterate that the government will be providing substantial assistance to big emitters in trade exposed industries.

The speech comes as the government tries to ease fears of rising household bills and demonstrate that big business will be shouldering the majority of the carbon tax burden, rather than Australian families.

As the federal government works feverishly to sell its carbon tax, independent MP Tony Windsor – whose vote will be crucial to pass the legislation in the minority parliament – has warned that he may not support the proposal if the government cannot provide more details on the tax.

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That Bloomin’ Algae.

May 13, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on That Bloomin’ Algae.

We’ve all seen it. We’ve all experienced it. It’s a Sunday and we’ve planned a family picnic by the river. Maybe the Swan. Maybe the Canning. We have the picnic basket packed and the esky filled with fruit juice and crushed ice for the kids. It’s sunny. And those hot desert winds are whipping the west. It’s summer. Sky blue. U2’s on the car stereo and it’s a beautiful day…. We have it planned. We’ll go to the usual place. We can read the papers and lounge on a blanket while the kids have a good run and swim. Later, we might even throw in a meat line for yabbies.

It’s the archetypal Australian scene.

And it’s under threat.

In February 2011, scientists from the University of Western Australia discovered two algal nurseries in the Swan and Canning Rivers. The Canning River incubation site was found near the Kent Street Weir while the Swan River site was found a stone’s throw from Guildford. The team, led by Professor Jorg Imberger from the WA Centre for Water Research has made it clear the Swan and Canning River “systems are on a knife-edge and funds are urgently needed to keep the research project going.”[1]

Algal bloom is a constant challenge to our country’s waterways. It is also detrimental to human health and contact with either a toxic or non-toxic species may cause a number of human health problems including:

  • skin rashes
  • eye irritation and redness
  • ear aches
  • itchiness
  • swollen lips
  • hay fever symptoms
  • asthma
  • possible skin tumours
  • gastroenteritis[2]

Of course it is nutrients, (primarily phosphorus and nitrogen) that foster the blooms, so reduction of these is essential if appropriate management of our waterways is to continue. The main means of reducing nutrient load in water are: avoiding the excessive use of fertilisers and manures on agricultural land, protecting soil from erosion and using products with lowered phosphate content.[3]

Evirosafe Solutions understands the need for such measures, and has implemented its own range of reduced phosphate laundry products in an effort to keep our waterways clean. It takes a proactive stance on protecting the waterways of its local region, and is also able to ensure that its Extreme Green laundry range will not “adversely affect the workings of the sewage treatment plant, biomass or septic system.”[4]

You can contribute to your local waterways’ health and ongoing beauty by using environmentally responsible products such as those manufactured by Envirosafe Solutions. Phone them now on 1300 88 90 70.

[1] Hammond, J. Sources of algal bloom discovered The West Australian February 7, 2011.

[2] http://www.public.health.wa.gov.au/3/661/2/algal_blooms.pm#factsheets

[3] NSW Department of Natural Resources Fact Sheet.  http://www.dnr.nsw.gov.au/water/algae_causes.shtml

[4] http://www.evirosafesolutions.com.au

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Malevolent Mould

May 12, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on Malevolent Mould

It’s a fact!

Did you know airborne mould found outdoors poses little threat to human health? But source that same mould indoors in our building and internal environments, and you have a recipe for disaster. Indoor mould may have radically altered composition, and the implications for humans are alarming.[1] Respiratory problems, increased risk of asthma, skin irritations, disrupted concentration, headaches and fatigue are all symptoms of indoor mould exposure. Envirosafe Solutions understands the problem of internal-environment mould, and has developed Extreme Green GelClean Sanitiser to help combat this malevolent little fungus.

In the 2007 SBS television series “Is your House Killing You,” Dr. Peter Dingle from The School of Environmental Science at Murdoch University in WA, and Dr. Cedric Cheong, also from Murdoch University, took us through the hazards of mould infestations in homes, outlining their unsightliness, effect on the health of householders, and in particular the respiratory problems faced by younger members of a suburban family.[2]

So what can we do to address this common problem?

Successful treatment of a mould infestation requires a substance that not only eradicates mould and mildew but also restores the infected environment to a pre-mould pristine condition, free of spores and the potential to reproduce again. Extreme Green GelClean Sanitiser contains absolutely no petro-solvents or harsh acids and its viscous, super-concentrated composition means it is extremely economical to use, reducing down the drain wastage found in more fluid mould cleaning agents. In addition, it is free-rinsing and non-toxic which means it is safe to use around family and/or employees.

With a 6-12 month shelf life when stored appropriately in a cool, dry area Envirosafe Solutions’ Extreme Green GelClean Sanitiser is one of the most suitable and effective mould, mildew and residue removers on the market in Australia. And it can also be used on masonry and stone and general household or industrial areas. A dilution ratio of 1:25 will suffice and a simple broom/brush or mop and pressure washer application means it is not only effective but also extremely simple to apply and remove. Just leave for several minutes after application and then wash down.[3] Extreme Green GelClean Sanitiser will eradicate mould, mildew and grime in bathroom, toilet and refuse areas, restoring these environments to a mould-free state for your family or employees.

To purchase or enquire about Envirosafe Solutions’ Extreme Green GelClean Sanitiser, phone our sales team on 1300 88 90 70.

[1] Australian Mould Guideline. Editors, Dr. Peter Kemp and Dr. Heike Neumeister Kemp.  Mycologia Australia. 2005.

[2] Is Your House Killing You? SBS Television, 2007.

[3] http://www.envirosafesolutions.com.au/productinnerpage.php?cat=12&product=5

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Garnaut pushes agricultural soil sequestration

May 11, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on Garnaut pushes agricultural soil sequestration

Professor Ross Garnaut, climate change adviser to Julia Gillard, has suggested that soil carbon sequestration should be included in the government’s overall emissions reduction program.

When he delivers his final paper on climate change next month, Professor Garnaut will push the government to use funds raised by the carbon tax to further research into soil sequestration techniques.

Soil carbon sequestration is a method of reducing the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere. Sustainable farming techniques can significantly boost the level of microbes in soil, which increases the soil’s capacity to capture and store carbon in a stable state.

While the technology has not been widely explored in Australia, Professor Garnaut believes that soil sequestration could become a major factor in reducing emissions in Australia. In previous reports, Professor Garnaut has suggested that 14% of total carbon offsets could come from soil sequestration.

A soil sequestration regime could be both a significant force in emissions reduction and a profitable enterprise for Australian agriculture. Under Professor Garnaut’s proposed model, farmers who sequester carbon could then sell carbon credits in the planned emissions trading scheme.

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Eco-Education and Biodiversity – Implications for WA Industry and Business.

May 10, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on Eco-Education and Biodiversity – Implications for WA Industry and Business.

In early 2011 Western Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Lyn Beazley stated “the only way to change how our culture thinks and acts on conserving biodiversity is through eco-education.”[1] Education and consequent alteration to our industry, business and home practices is vital if we are to survive as a planet in the coming centuries.

So, what can industry do to be a part of this change?

At Envirosafe Solutions, the issue of Eco-Education is taken extremely seriously. And, as a result, it has positioned itself as an industry leader in relation to environmentally safe and sound practices, with a twofold rationale.  Envirosafe Solutions is not only committing to an active and strategic response to the current global environmental crisis, (which management regards as both a moral and ethical duty,) but it also exemplifies a “lead by example” model that has the capacity to influence other companies, clients and industries to follow a similar line. Its strategies and approaches to environmental issues therefore have an educational role and component – one that “brushes off” on other businesses and industries and in turn acts as a catalyst and motivator for ongoing green culture evolution in the Australian business and industry sector.

The West Australian Government’s Department of Environment and Conservation has recently set up the Eco-Education program with an aim to foster appreciation for the natural environment.” [2] While this program primarily targets school-aged children of primary and high school age, it also emphasises in the field experience and excursions/programs for students and their teachers. And the implications for future industry and business practice are huge. “The programs are designed to generate interest in and action for biodiversity conservation, sustainable living and practical ways to act on conservation issues,”[3] which  in turn, translates to a more biodiversity- aware adult working population in Western Australia in years to come.

As Professor Beazley noted as the Mid West Science Summit in Geraldton in 2010, “…it is important we continue raising awareness of the importance of bio-diversity for human well-being.”[4] Maintaining our biodiversity is key to our ongoing survival, and this is particularly relevant to West Australian business and industry because of the state’s reputation worldwide as a biodiversity hotspot. “Rich biodiversity environments are also important for economic wellbeing, with industries such as tourism and fishing and pearling among them,[5] ” Professor Beazley concluded.

Our future depends upon eco-education programs and approaches such as those developed by the West Australian government, and by companies such as Envirosafe Solutions, respectively. Across the board multi-generational education and influence is undoubtedly the way forward, particularly in Australia, where our reputation as a biodiversity hotspot has implications for the economic, industry and health standards of the population.

When you use Envirosafe Solutions range of Extreme Green products, you can be assured you are using products that augur well for the future biodiversity of Australia and our planet. Call Envirosafe Solutions on 1300 88 90 70

[1] http://www.sciencewa.net.au/environment-and-climate/eco-education-vital-for-biodiversity-conservation.html

[2] http://www.dec.wa.gov.au/ecoeducation/

[3] Ibid.

[4] http://www.sciencewa.net.au/environment-and-climate/eco-education-vital-for-biodiversity-conservation.html.

[5] Ibid.

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Why to Avoid Alcohol-Based Sanitisers

May 9, 2011 | Posted by  | Comments Off on Why to Avoid Alcohol-Based Sanitisers

These days we all seem to be raging germaphobes. Everyone is a bit paranoid in the wake of SARS, bird flu, swine flue and all the other nasty bugs getting around. Hand sanitisers have begun popping up left right and centre. You’ll find foam dispensers in schools, offices, kitchens – everywhere. More and more people are carrying those little bottles of sanitising gel.

The attraction of these products is obvious. They are instant, no-fuss germ killers, and don’t even need to be rinsed off with water. Who wouldn’t take advantage of such convenience? There is one serious problem with hand sanitisers, however. Most of them are alcohol-based and potentially very dangerous if used improperly.

While the ethanol and propanol in hand sanitisers are very effective at killing bacteria, they pose all the same risks as any other alcoholic product. Many sanitisers contain upwards of 60% alcohol, and some contain as much as 90%.[1] These products are comparable in strength to kerosene and methylated spirits – controlled substances which are sold in childproof bottles with big ‘POISON’ labels on them. That’s a connection that may be lost on some people: alcohol-based hand sanitisers are a poison like any other.

You wouldn’t let your kids get into the liquor cabinet, and you definitely wouldn’t let them near a bottle of metho. Unfortunately, leaving alcohol-based sanitisers lying around can be just as dangerous. There is a high risk of alcohol poisoning from accidental ingestion – and we all know kids love sticking strange things in their mouths. Even sucking thumbs and biting fingernails is risky business if those hands are exposed to alcoholic sanitisers.

Alcohol also poses a serious risk of eye damage.[2] If you’ve ever accidentally rubbed your eyes with fresh sanitiser on your hands, you’ll know that it’s not a pleasant experience. In larger quantities your eyes will suffer more than just irritation. Children are particularly susceptible to this type of mishap.

Pretty grim stuff, but there is some good news. Very good news, in fact: Alcohol-based sanitisers are completely unnecessary. The same antibacterial power can be found in various organic biocides, such as benzalkonium chloride. These agents are lethal to bacteria and completely safe for humans. Studies have even suggested that non-alcoholic sanitisers are more effective at killing germs and viruses than their traditional ethanol and propanol-based counterparts.[3]

So there really is no sense at all in continuing to use poisonous alcoholic sanitisers. Envirosafe Solutions has an alcohol-free alternative that will keep you and your loved ones safe and germ-free. Do your family a favour and make the switch today. Call them on 1300 88 90 70

[1] http://www.sweetadditions.net/health/dangers-of-hand-sanitizer-to-children

[2] http://ezinearticles.com/?Allergies,-Headaches,-Dizziness-and-Nausea-From-Using-Classical-Chemical-Disinfectants—Another-Way?&id=4075519

[3] http://www.prlog.org/10293424-alcoholfree-hand-sanitizer-proven-more-effective-than-alcohol-based-brands.html

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