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StopGreenWash.org is a site devoted to investigating and portraying companies which are claiming to be eco friendly, but which are actually just trying to improve their green image and pull in ecologically concerned customers. Their motto is “clean up your act, NOT your image.” While this is all very well and good, one wonders what the average person can do to prevent themselves from falling into the greenwashing laundry cycle? It is not just a matter of researching companies. It is a matter of paying attention, all the time.

Greenwashing stems from poor products and poor advertising. When a company has a great product, then word-of-mouth is likely to help them get it off the ground, but poor advertising can make sure that they fall back down again. Vice versa, poor products with a great advertising campaign still do not have a good reputation and soon advertising funding runs out. Typically, companies which have poor services and poor advertising are desperate for a good image to spin to the public.

Greenwashing stems from big ideas combined with poor money management. Individuals who have great ideas for starter eco friendly companies may not possess a realistic view of the money involved or of how they should utilise the money they have in order to make their dream a reality. The result is good advertising of a good idea, but of what will end up being a bad result.

Greenwashing stems from incompetency in product manufacturing. When a company owner understands how a high quality product can be manufactured to produce a low priced and extremely effective service, then they do not need to spin their green image or even use the slightest amount of advertising deceit, because they will always be in business, no matter what. Poor manufacturing, new manufacturing costs, product recall and product redesign can bankrupt someone who is not savvy with numbers and has a working knowledge of successful manufacturing techniques.

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Whether you are planning furniture for your office or your home, it is always a good idea to keep the health of our planet in mind while doing so. This is for several reasons. First of all, you probably do not wish to expose your skin or your respiratory system directly to objects which may still bear traces of harsh chemical cleaners or dyes from the manufacturing process. Secondly, you may wish to contribute to the health of our planet through your monetary donation, in which case you can do this through regular everyday purchases which you are making anyway. Lastly, if you are an enthusiastic environmentalist, then you are probably always looking for a great way to decorate and fill your home with eco friendly, biodegradable products.

There is the really useful kind of furniture.

Philips Design Probes has completed a fully functioning closed ecological system, called Microbal Home. There is a table, above which is a garden and a larder, and a paternoster which uses bacterial enzymes to help with recycling, right in your home. There is a methane digester, which uses human waste solids, as well as kitchen vegetable waste solids, to create methane gas which can power a set number of functions in the home. There is that much more off of your energy bill each month! Everything is based upon bacteria and the manner in which it breaks down matter to create energy, as well as how the entire system fits together to create this enclosed ecological environment.

Then there is the upcycled furniture.

Upcycled furniture just means that when an object loses its value in its original function, it can still be used for a different function while gaining back some value. For example, you can upcycle a bureau dresser into a desk. A Vespa scooter was turned into an indoor laptop display stand and book stand. Parts of tables can be turned into an elaborate and elegant looking set of shelves for a small enclosed space. Vintage tea packing crates can create an interesting effect for the fronts of cabinetry and drawers in your kitchen. Even an old suitcase can be dismantled, stuffed and upholstered to create a fascinating chair or stool as an accent piece in your home.

Finally, there is just the plain old recycled furniture.

After all the materials have been reclaimed and all of the furniture has been upcycled into something new, and finally everything has broken down and is no longer usable, you can still recycle the materials so that everyone can still enjoy the beauty and splendor (and good conscience) of using our earth’s natural resources well. After all, good stewardship is the primary goal of being eco friendly.

At Envirosafe Solutions, we love responsible, caretaking behavior which keeps the resources of our beautiful planet in mind at all times. Learn more about our safe, eco friendly cleaners, corrosion treatments and lubricants by calling us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

Sources:

http://www.digsdigs.com/absolutely-eco-friendly-and-recycling-furniture-for-any-home/

http://www.treehugger.com/eco-friendly-furniture/transformer-furniture-so-one-hundred-years-ago-dresser-turns-desk.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+treehuggersite+%28Treehugger%29

http://mypumpkindoodle.com/green-living-products/eco-friendly-kid-furniture?p=2

http://www.materialicious.com/2009/08/furniture-from-reclaimed-and-recovered-materials-by-gruba.html

http://www.adaptivereuserblog.com/2009/09/upcycled-furniture.html

http://randommization.com/2011/01/07/recreate-furniture-made-by-upcycling-objects/

http://historicwoods.net/AntiqueMillwork/ReclaimedRedwoodPicklewoodLumber3.html

As citizens of earth, the consumer market is not only based upon the principles of supply-and-demand, but also on the principles of successfully maintaining current or better qualities of lifestyles. This becomes a problem when earth sustainability is in direct conflict with a particular habit or lifestyle practice, such as taking vacations. Now, travelers everywhere are looking up eco friendly vacations, volunteer vacations, and green cruises on search engines, and their options are few and far between. However, in order to create a demand to later supply, we must first know what we want out of a green cruise. Here are some ideas:

1. Green cruises should use 100% bio fuel. Bio fuel is combustible, usable fuel which is comprised of organic material which can be harvested and planted at any time. In other words, bio fuel is made out of sustainable material.

2. Green cruises should have 100% cotton or sustainable bedding. This is especially true for any type of cruise ship or resort which handles massive amounts of bulk materials on a regular basis.

3. Green cruises should offer visits to ecologically sound ports. Many a traveler has been gypped out of their hard earned money by spam tourist attractions, and this principle also applies to supporting local economies.

4. Green cruises should use renewable energy. Now, on a cruise ship, energy must be renewable to a certain extent in order to accommodate the massive amounts of electricity used for entertainment, filtration systems, and electronic equipment.

5. Green cruises should make travelers aware of their eco friendly efforts. There is no point in setting a good example, if nobody knows about your example. This will cause passengers to think about what else it would take to make a good green cruise.

6. Green cruises should be transparent. Many business practices are able to be transparent economically by revealing basic accounting information without revealing specific trade secrets. Passengers or potential passengers will have more faith in a cruise ship which strives to make them feel comfortable, both in luxury and in ecological donations.

Envirosafe Solutions is, fortunately, not a company which has yet to be invented, but a business which currently specializes in earth friendly kitchen products, laundry products, and sanitizers. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

Company mergers typically involve combining assets, laying off “redundancy” in employment, and in securing greater financial protection through the combination of the best of both companies. Usually, mergers equal greater income for partners and executive staff, and equal possible job loss for employees. For this reason, mergers can be viewed with mixed emotions. Even partners may potentially be giving up control if they are members of the subordinate company. However, if a company merger is actually happening or being considered, there are ways in which earth-friendly endeavors can be incorporated into your new merger.

You can combine resources.

Sometimes, company mergers allow both organizations to function autonomously but to process joint ventures when they feel it necessary or beneficial. In this case, the resources from both companies can be organized, defined, and easily combined to produce higher quality products, and benefits which include the best of both enterprises, such as an eco friendly tech company merging with a building contracting company to produce sustainable houses with reclaimed materials and state-of-the-art green technology.

You can improve the image of both operations.

Sometimes, when a business fails to be seen as a well-rounded operation by customers, a company merger can be beneficial to establish a better customer perspective. Companies, especially those in the consumer market, know that perspective equals reality with regard to customers. When two companies, which are each seen as 80% rounded by customers can merge in such a way as to successfully overlap this perception, then it is a great money-making opportunity. An example would be a company which caters to customers intolerant to green operations merging with a highly reputable green company.

You can drastically reduce carbon emissions.

By merging a green operation with your company, or by merging two green companies, technological secrets, innovations, and workload can be shared between the two, resulting in a more purified directive and business goal for whatever type of organization you are running. From lumber mills to computer repair stores to interior design partnerships, eco friendly mergers can be an important part of making our planet a better place.

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While carbon emissions are affecting our oceans, our ozone layer, our air, and our plant life, they are also affecting our bodies. Therefore, it is a good idea to know some effective ways of detoxifying from carbon emissions. Our respiratory systems, our bloodstream, and our skin are all affected by harsh chemicals and should be treated accordingly. What are some things which you can try which may eliminate toxins in your body?

Cleaning your respiratory system

Your respiratory system is affected by your immune system, so it is a good idea to strengthen both. Drinking aloe vera gel and fruit and vegetable juices help to rebuild decaying or weakened cells, especially if you are a smoker. Another method that is very popular is loosening dried and stuck-on particles within your respiratory system by spending regular weekly (three times a week is recommended) times in a hot sauna, breathing in the hot humid clean air. This also helps your cells and your respiratory system to become more flexible and resilient to harsh chemicals or outside toxins.

Cleaning your bloodstream

Your bloodstream protects you from radiation, repairs damages cells, and carries oxygen to all parts of your body. Therefore, a good strong blood cleansing is highly recommended. Fasting helps to detoxify your body from chemicals which are regularly ingested and regularly inhaled. Whether or not you choose to fast, drinking liquid chlorophyll is also high advantageous, since it strengthens red blood cells and vein and artery walls, making them more resilient and flexible. To pull out build up on your vein and artery walls, many alternative therapy followers use an ion cleanse, which is a footbath that draws solid impurities directly out of the feet and into the water.

Cleaning your skin

Your skin is your largest organ and it serves many functions, from protecting inner tissue to regulating bodily temperatures to eliminating toxins through its porous surface. Skin is elastic and resilient and easily repaired. However, proper skin cleansing and purification is necessary in order to not allow things to become all clogged up and stiff. So, one of the first things you can do is mix plenty of oil and water in the foods you eat. Skin is one of the few places on earth where oil and water coexist and mingle happily, so be sure to plenty of good fat like whole butter, whole fresh milk and drink plenty of water. Many people enjoy drinking raw milk, since the coagulants are better absorbed through the body when they are in their original form. However, that is subject to discretion, since raw milk is unpasteurized and un-homogenized, which some may find to be risky.

Envirosafe Solutions believes that the planet should reduce carbon emissions, because this affects us directly as humans. As part of this movement, we offer eco friendly disinfectants, sanitizers and soil treatments for your green needs. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

Sources:

http://www.body-detox-and-you.com/RespiratorySystem.html

http://life.gaiam.com/article/10-ways-detoxify-your-body

http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/26896/alternative_medicine/how_to_do_a_blood_cleansing.html

http://www.ioncleansedetoxfootbath.com/

Did you know that being ecological helps your family to grow better and stronger cells in their bodies? This is partially accepted by holistic treatment specialists and partly accepted by people who first make the change to “greener” household. You can feel the difference in your body when it is not being bombarded by harsh chemicals throughout the day. Your cells feel different, you feel stronger and healthier, and you are more likely to use hygienic cleaning compounds when they are not hazardous under direct contact with skin.

Cells consist of several important functions. They must have the ability to reproduce. They must have a cell way which protects the cell from unwanted bacteria and viruses. It must have the ability to intake nutrition and turn it into energy which fuels the cell and keeps it alive. And, lastly, cells must be able to eliminate waste and toxins.

In an eco friendly family, cells are allowed to respond to organic growth and bacteria in a natural way. They are allowed to develop naturally occurring antibodies and their immune systems become more resilient over time. This is not the case when harsh chemical agents and heavy petroleum based antibacterial gel is used. Rather than allowing cells to form antibodies, the chemicals destroy infectious agents themselves, sterilize universally, and bombard the system with toxic or potentially toxic contact.

Another reason why eco friendly household and industrial chemicals should be used is that petroleum based chemicals, which are numerous and varied in our daily lives, often clog cells’ ability to eliminate toxins and waste effectively. Unfortunately, this is a part of body care which does not receive a great deal of attention, medically or holistically, since elimination is usually considered to be a gentle type of cleansing, rather than a form of bodily housecleaning which allows cells to return to their youthful elasticity.

Eco friendly families will find plenty of benefit in making their entire household green. They will lead more sustainable lives, their cost of fuel will decrease, and their bodies will feel much more youthful and vibrant due to the absence of petroleum based chemicals which neither benefit the human body nor are biodegradable to our earth. Envirosafe Solutions brings you eco friendly degreasers, kitchen products, laundry products and toilet treatments to improve your home and business efficiency. Call us today: (+61) 1300 88 90 70.

Sources:

http://www.weizmann.ac.il/complex/tlusty/papers/PhysicaA2005.pdf

http://journals.lww.com/spinejournal/Abstract/1995/06000/Aging_and_Degeneration_of_the_Human_Intervertebral.22.aspx

http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bit.260280912/abstract

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167488904002587

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.

http://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/sustainability-practices-could-provide-companies-with-significant-financial-and-eco-friendly-opportunities/852672/

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/