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Well, we all learned about surfactants and how to chemically remove oils and fats from a greased up surface when we took chemistry class in high school. However, man-made surfactants operate on a much more massive scale than their eco friendly counterpart, biological surfactants, which operate on a microscopic scale, allowing detergent manufacturers to pull their production lines away from crude oil manufacturing and toward truly sustainable practices. Biological surfactants which come from plant oil and various extracts from bugs are already getting the job done, according to researchers. So why isn’t every detergent manufacturer taking advantage of this?

So far, breeding plants and bugs en masse has been difficult to do, and it yields a very low amount of substance by which to turn into detergent production. In other words, the process already works and is highly effective, but a lot of bugs and plants are needed in order to make the process complete, and all of them produce a very small amount of eco friendly detergent. This is nowhere near the amount of detergent in demand from the consumer markets, and it is nowhere near the amount of detergent which is produced every year to satisfy this demand. This, in turn, makes manufacturing costs really expensive, which is not an incentive for any company to continue growing eco friendly.

Suzanne Zibek, who is a technical biologist at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB, Germany, says, “If we want natural surfactants to conquer the mass market, we need to increase fermentation yields.” Zibek went on to state that her team can produce microbial surfactants based upon renewable resources, such as plant oils and sugar. Even bumblebee nectar, which is obviously a warm sugar, can produce yeast which can be refined to make sophorose lipid, which is a natural additive which researchers are using in detergents.

At Envirosafe Solutions, our products are well researched and eco friendly, bringing you the best in corrosion treatments, ice break and glue remover, solutions for your household and industrial needs. All of our products come with a 30 day money back guarantee so that you can test our quality before you pay the price. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

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You set up your business, you manage your assets, you gain and retain clients or customers, and things seem to be going great. Then, you find that you should be practicing ethical business transparency. What does that mean, and how can you implement it effectively in your own company?

Business transparency does not mean that you must give away all of your trade secrets or that you must reveal all private personnel information to the public. It means that you must be able to account for your business operations, where your money has gone and that your taxes have been paid, and you must be able to account for employee activity on a pretty consistent basis. This ensures that your business is not being used as a front or a cover-up for illegal or unethical activity.

Begin with green. One of the best ways to initiate good healthy amounts of transparency is to implement an ecologically sensitive goal for your business plan. This allows outsiders to see your business as a safe place that is worth investing in and that is worth exploring further. Remember, you WANT people to investigate your business. The more they know about it, the more popular your products and services are.

Advertise what you use. Many reputable companies advertise the brands and products they use in their regular business operations. Use eco friendly products in your business and tell your clients what you are doing. We recommend our Extreme Green range of products.

Form highly personal relationships. Your greatest fear in becoming a transparent business may be fear of criticism from clientele or customers. After all, if they do not like what they see, they may tell you, and there is no way to escape from that. Famous actors and actresses went to one hundred rejected tryouts for every one accepted tryout. You must have that same level of toughness and ability to handle criticism, complaint and possible rejection. One of the ways in which you can work on that is to form personal and deeply friendly relationships with your clientele in order to make them feel more at ease and in order to gently train yourself to hear and take criticism well. Remember, justification may get in the way of that, so try to listen quietly and respectfully.

Stick to your guns. While you are navigating transparency in business, there may be quite a few good ideas out there that seem good to adopt. Do not adopt these ideas right away, but be wise and discerning. More importantly, once you have found a system that works well for you, stick to your guns. In other words, remain strong. You chose your particular modus operandi because it has proven effective for you. Try to not be swayed by outside influence too easily.

Envirosafe Solutions offers safe, eco friendly cleaning liquids, degreasers, sanitizers and rust removers for your home and industrial needs. Please feel free to check out our website at any time to learn more about our products and what we can do for you. We consider ourselves transparent in bringing you high quality green products for your industrial needs. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

http://getgrowingforbusiness.scotiabank.com/blog/how-promote-your-eco-friendly-business

http://www.cmswire.com/cms/social-business/social-business-transparency-is-good-for-business-012736.php

A previously undeveloped area in Fiji filled with copper ore, one of the largest in the world, was recently acquired by Newcrest Mining, an Australian mining company which possesses over a seventy percent stake in the proposed mine. The area set aside for the mining development lies just northwest of Suva and would bring in a great many Fijian jobs, both temporary and permanent employment, and stimulate the local economy which is sore need of repair, anyway. However, concerns about waste disposal and infecting local water supply and the flood plain which lies downstream from the area are making some protest over the proposed mining operation.

On the one hand, the Fijian economy could use the boost from the two thousand temporary jobs which would be filled, and the later thousand permanent job positions which would be available. Since this is one of the richest untapped deposits on the globe, it is not surprising that any mining company would want to take advantage of their majority stake in the operation, and set up and get started. Perhaps, the reason why it has not been started prior to this time has been for research on how to handle the flooding problem and the potential toxicity which would need to be alleviated from the mining operations in their waste materials disposal.

On the other hand, toxicity and waste from a copper mine would be very poisonous and the area must be thoroughly documented and researched to make sure that this will not affect the water supply, the flood plain which lies downstream of the proposed mine site, or the inhabitants which live near the flood plain. Even the increase is waste disposal from such a large project site, and it should be reiterated that this is one of the largest undeveloped areas for copper, could cause a strain of volume only on the local waste system, not to mention the affects it may have on ecological systems which are native to that area.

It is a project which must be studied and researched carefully and thoroughly before started in such a potentially critical area.

Envirosafe Solutions has devoted just as much study and research over our earth friendly corrosion treatments and lubricants. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

http://ramumine.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/newcrest-mining-faces-fiji-backlash-over-copper-mine/

U.S. companies are shooting themselves in the foot, so to speak, by not taking advantage of the tax breaks which are now currently available for ecologically friendly practices and green restructuring programs. In the past, U.S. companies have really only had an incentive to go green by improving their consumer image and their overall responsibility reputation. However, the U.S. government (and lobbyists who are pulling for the environment, thus creating incentives) is offering further incentives through corporate restructuring which will lead to tax cuts or complete tax breaks, depending upon how much effort is put into this movement.

What sort of tax considerations are being offered? According to Paul Naumoff, anything from reducing carbon emissions, to offsetting carbon emissions, choosing alternative fuel, choosing renewable energy, and initiating green innovations are all possibilities for pulling in some tax considerations. Paul Naumoff pointed out that a company needs to have their tax department keep track of their assets and renewable resources, documenting what is being done on behalf of the environment, and making note of cheap, cost-effective ways to bring in some more tax cuts, because otherwise a company is simply wasting money when they could be taking advantage of these financial opportunities.

According to a survey titled “Working Together: Linking sustainability and tax to reduce the cost of implementing sustainability initiatives,” over ninety percent of the chief sustainability officers in many companies interviewed all believed that their company offered sustainability practices to their employees, while only twenty eight percent of the tax directors in these same companies believed the same thing. This shows that many U.S. companies are not coordinating their efforts internally, thus leading to lower cost of initiating green movements, and incentivizing themselves and others to do more of the same.

Envirosafe Solutions, on the other hand, is very focused on bringing green benefits to as many businesses as possible, worldwide. We want to help you live your lifestyle with eco friendly radiator liquids, solvents, degreasers, and absorbents and spill kits. Our products come in bulk packaging for industrial use, as well as simple small business use. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

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The life cycle of a bike is far more interesting than the carbon emissions from your motor vehicle. For example, it is rare that most of the parts of any one mass produced bicycle come from one country. Since many countries are responsible for contributing iron and steel from their mines, raw materials and countries of origin are especially hard to trace. Shipping between countries is enough to wonder at the cost to make a mass produced bicycle and the carbon emissions thereof, but the World Steel Association confirms that for every one ton of steel produced, 1.9 tons of carbon dioxide are also produced. While high-end bicycle manufacturers are happy to explain and delineate where their bikes and all of their bike materials originated from, mostly because they are environmentally conscious and are able to impart positive healthy information, mass bike manufacturers change suppliers and dealers worldwide, especially regarding raw materials, bike parts, and pre-welded parts.

The myth that bicycles produce zero carbon emissions has been perpetuated for so long that truly environmentally conscious people simply go down to their local retailer and buy a cheap one, right off of the rack. However, in order to be truly environmentally conscious, one might have to put out a few more dollars to get a high-end ethically produced and made bicycle which they can feel good about riding for many years to come.

However, the long and short of the argument is that, once the bicycle is made, it does not continue to produce any type of carbon emissions and is excellent for preserving the earth through hard and repetitive use. In fact, once you get past the inconvenience of traveling everywhere on your bike, the cost of fuel and auto insurance, as well as replacing car parts and broken or malfunctioning engines is quickly and happily forgotten, and your money can go toward more eco friendly endeavors, such as living off the land and creating sustainable environments in which to live, now that your sustainable transportation is covered.

Envirosafe Solutions believes that all eco friendly behavior leads to cost effective and earth friendly solutions, including what you buy and where you buy it. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/bike-blog/2012/mar/15/lifecycle-carbon-footprint-bike-blog?CMP=twt_gu

RNP, which stands for “Required Navigation Performance,” is used by many high quality airlines which desire to cut down on fuel costs and passengers waiting in line and held at the airport due to weather visibility. Airline pilots can save up to 68 gallons of fuel, PER FLIGHT, using this technology. RNP allows airline pilots to see 3-D imaging and the use of satellites to navigate the absolutely best possible way to enter an airport, time things more exactly and even fly safely in previously un-navigable weather conditions, due to poor visibility. Pilots can arrive in fewer minutes, use far less fuel, and even cut down on the pesky circling routine that many flights have to perform while they are waiting their cue when landing in an airport. It makes the whole process more streamlined, more cost-effective, saving more time and money to both the airlines and the passengers, and of course, it is greener!

RNP allows you to fly during conditions when the former ILS terrestrial based navigation system could not allow you to fly. Even low visibility is not a concern, weather conditions are less potentially dangerous, and there are fewer flight cancellations, which makes everyone much happier.

In addition to all of this, flight routes and navigation which led a multitude of flights in different directions in order to correctly get their bearings are no longer an issue. Now, with the new RNP system, airlines are able to determine exactly where they are, exactly where their destination point is, and the satellite and 3-D imaging software is making flying a lot more economical and ecological for everyone. Pilots can have more confidence in less favorable conditions, passengers know that they are getting the best treatment for their dollar, and the airline can lower flight cost simply because they are noticeably lowering fuel costs. Now, all we need to do is pair RNP technology with 100% biodegradable fuel in our airlines, and we can fly freely with a clear conscience!

Envirosafe Solutions offers eco friendly glass cleaner, rust remover, degreaser and heavy duty deodorizer for your industrial and airline solutions. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2012/3/19/234712/269/travel/RNP%3A+Three+Little+Letters+That+Mean+Big+Things+for+Modern,+Eco-Friendly+Flying

Every year about 1000 whales are hunted in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary and every year Australian protesters take to the waters in protest. Recent revelations that Australia is importing fresh whale imports could threaten our international credibility as eco-friendly.

Australia has found itself in murky waters following revelations that a handful of its companies have been cleared to import fresh whale products.

Despite a strong anti-whaling stance – including protests against Japanese whaling in the Southern Ocean – it has been revealed that since 2005 four companies have had approval to import fresh whale products.

Extreme green protestors continue to take strong measures to expose the cruelty of whaling, which has long been viewed by Australians as non-environmentally-friendly. Liquid and plastic waste may be choking marine life but commercial fishing and whaling continue to pose a significant threat to sustainability.

A greener image

The marine industry has moved to boost its image as eco-friendly by improving standards, including the use of eco-friendly liquid products. Environmental cleaning products company Envirosafe Solutions – based in Perth – has seen a shift in attitude toward non-toxic products.

“There’s a growing recognition across industry, government and corporate Australia that we need to take environmental management seriously,” director Murray Simon said.

“We’ve found that by tailoring eco-friendly industrial liquids to different sectors it has allowed business to not only become more sustainable but to improve their environmental credentials.”

Whaling debate

Green revolution opponents have called for a review of fresh whale imports – including from humpback and right whales – into Australia.

Greens MLC Mark Parnell said that a public register should be made available.

“I think Australians would hate to think that we were criticising other countries’ commercial whaling, while at the same time importing material that came from that same immoral trade,” he said.

Greenpeace has called on the Government to reveal all species of whale which were subject to the import approval.

Australia’s strong anti-whaling stance appears at odds with fresh whale imports. Better access to information is needed to identify whether the products are needed for scientific research.

Importantly, Australia needs to protect its reputation or risk being perceived as underhanded by the international community when it comes to this issue.

Small steps including switching to non-toxic, eco-friendly liquid products can significantly improve environmental outcomes and bolster eco-friendly credentials.  For more information on Envirosafe Solutions’ range of marine products – including glass cleaner and insect and tar remover – contact 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://www.perthnow.com.au/business/caught-out-on-whale-imports/story-e6frg2qc-1226231608400

http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/oceans/whaling/great-whale-trail/

When vacationing in France, one tends to think of Paris and fine dining and beautiful, quaint, and very expensive hotels. Fortunately, the eco enthusiast does not have to holiday in such a manner, if they do not choose. The Gaulois Village in Puy de Dome is comprised of 20 huts or tree houses, all of which are remarkably earth friendly and highly sustainable. This place is ideal for those who enjoy to “weather” the outdoors, since much of the fine luxuries you would find in a classic hotel have been converted to sustainable counterparts. For example, the bath of Combrailles consists of an outdoor bathing experience in a barrel which is heated by a wood burning fire. Your breakfast in the morning is lifted up to your terrace using a rope and pulley system, and natural burning oil lamps and candles light the evening during your stay. The tree houses are built without interfering with the natural growth of the trees, so that you can rest assured that nature has been disturbed as little as possible in order to accommodate you. For exploring the terrain, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking and canoeing are all available, as well as guided walks which are available upon request.

The eco friendly nature of the Gaulois Village allows the prices to remain relatively cheap and unassuming, and you are expected to bring your own towels, although other linens such as bedding are already provided.

The scene is a bit like camping out and is ideal for the mountain trekking or biking sort of wanderers. This is a great idea for anyone who wishes to leave no carbon footprint whatsoever, but who would indeed enjoy a private cozy getaway in order to escape city life, and there is even a ship or boat-shaped tree house, complete with a lookout, for the younger set. Envirosafe Solutions supports all types of sustainability and frugal living, which is why we offer our eco friendly degreasers and sanitizers with a 30 day money back guarantee. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

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A recent softening of anti-uranium policy by Western Australia’s Labor Opposition has made uranium mining a near certainty. A strong environmental commitment – including a switch to eco-friendly industrial liquids – holds the key to dissolving community fears about this nuclear product.

Western Australia’s new opposition leader has backed away from a previous Labor Party election commitment to halt the operation of uranium mines.

Mark McGowan has softened his party’s anti-uranium policy more than a year out from next year’s March state elections.

Uranium mining has been opposed in Western Australia because of concerns over the environment and safety. While nuclear supporters defend uranium mining as environmentally-friendly, liquid waste from tailings and radioactive waste present management challenges.

The mining sector has been driving eco-friendly changes such as rehabilitating abandoned mining sites and improving waste management. Water and soil contamination remains a key concern and small steps including a switch to eco-friendly industrial liquids have helped the industry improve its image.

While South Australia and the Northern Territory have actively mined uranium deposits – recently embarking on a major expansion of SA’s Olympic Dam mine near Roxby Downs – Western Australia has traditionally shied away from uranium mining.

Mr McGowan indicated in January that should his party win the next State election it would allow any uranium mining projects already under construction to operate.

WA’s Labor Party had previously broke away from its Federal Government counterparts on the issue of uranium mining, vowing to block projects if elected despite Federal Labor supporting uranium exports to India.

“We remain opposed to uranium mining, but I recognise we have to deal with the hand we are dealt if we come to government in 2013,” Mr McGowanhas said.

“Accordingly, if Labor is successful at the 2013 election any uranium mine under construction will be allowed to proceed, to become operational and operate in its lawfully granted conditions.”

The race is on for mining companies to open WA’s first yellowcake mine. Adelaide-based Toro Energy has announced plans to start construction on its $280 million Wiluna project by 2013 and wants to export about 820 tonnes of uranium oxide each year.

A commitment to minimising environmental harm will be important for the mining sector if it is to overcome anti-uranium public sentiment within Western Australia.

Small steps, such as switching from toxic chemicals to eco-friendly liquid products, can reduce soil and water contamination. Environmental cleaning products supplied by Perth-based Envirosafe Solutions have been designed to achieve impressive results in hard water conditions found at remote mining site. Their products, including dust suppressors and rust converters, are non-toxic.

Environmental integrity holds the key for mining companies wanting to engage communities. For more information about environmentally friendly liquids contact Envirosafe Solutions’ on 1300 88 90 70 or email info@evss.com.au.

Sources:

http://www.perthnow.com.au/business/wa-uranium-mine-a-near-certainty-as-mcgowan-shift-ground-for-labor/story-e6frg2qc-1226251674937

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

http://www.nuclearfreequeensland.org/pdf/NFQwhatisuranium.pdf

In recent years, bamboo has been touted as the eco friendly substance of the future, and many home renovations and clothing and furniture are being made out of bamboo in order to seem eco friendly. How true is the legend that bamboo is better than wood and more sustainable than many other materials? After all, if we are more likely to buy something because it is made of bamboo and appears to be more eco friendly, then it would be wise to investigate the motivations behind our intent to buy.

One of the greatest cons of using bamboo is the fact that many products, such as flooring, cannot be made out of bamboo without also using highly toxic chemicals in the mix in order to make the product more reliable and more durable. Many things which are made of bamboo, especially highly used and easily scratched surfaces, must be treated in less-than-eco-friendly ways in order to live up to the hype of being reliable and high quality. Clearly, bamboo is not more eco friendly in these instances. In addition to that, many bamboo crops are grown in China and shipped around the world, making it less green per pound of petroleum which is necessary to ship it overseas. Perhaps a local plantation would be best for that.

Fortunately, bamboo does also have some positive and green traits, one of the largest being that it is easily grown and grows very quickly. While wood from trees takes really long time to grow and is then chopped down and used up quickly, bamboo can be replanted and replanted and the time of growth is very short. It is a bit like making things out of cotton, which can be planted as a crop and is very sustainable. Bamboo can grow up to four feet in a single day, is cheap to produce and to use, and is versatile in a high number of uses, from the bark to the grass to the foamy white insides.

Envirosafe Solutions offers earth friendly laundry products and floor cleaners, which are eco friendly and safe to use, no matter what type of materials or flooring you have: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

http://greenitall.com/why-bamboo-is-considered-an-eco-friendly-material/

Dry and wet mulch are both different types of fertilizer and soil treatment which can be organically made and sustained. Mulch is comprised of many different things, including dead leaves, decaying and rotten vegetation, including old groceries, twigs, tea, water, soil, Styrofoam, paper, wood shavings, and other organic materials, such as animal feces and snake skins. Mulch is gathered through household elimination of raw foods and outdoor rakings of leaves, twigs, and other biodegradable products. Mulch is designed to cover plant beds, and collect and sift rain water, allowing the nutrients from the wet, decaying material to act as food for the plants. Many agricultural companies use extraneous material from their harvesting to grind up and convert into a compost-like mulch for their own use or to mix in with other organic matter and sell for gardening use.

Many gardens and farms can reuse old and dead material as mulch by gathering it up, piling it across a part of the land which is unused, and allowing it to further decay under the influence of rainwater and worms, which break the material down into soft, nutrition rich soil. Many worms are available for sale to accomplish this type of breakdown and to produce fine rich earth. The worms eat the decaying matter and defecate the remains out, which produces much more refined mulch. These worms can be bought and placed in a container of mulch or simply allowed to work their way through a large outdoor pile of mulch. It is important to make sure that you understand how to handle these worms, in case there is a potential need to only use them in a container.

In all cases of decay, the mulch must be wet and broken down to a reasonable degree in order to decay in any kind of a timely fashion. If you need dry mulch from your garden, the decayed mulch must be spread thinly in the sunshine to dry out first, but the decaying process itself requires moisture at all times. Dry material does not break down very quickly.

Envirosafe Solutions offers eco friendly dust suppressant and Soil Wetta, both of which contribute to the organic growth process of plants. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.