Australia – compost tipped to help fight disease

Compost could play a big part in managing future disease outbreaks in Australia, according to a report in ABC Online. The Australian National Emergency Management Group says it is already being used in British Columbia to dispose of bird flu-infected poultry and manure. The Northern Territory‘‘s principal veterinary officer, Kevin …

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Australia – Aussies not recycling enough

Australians may be using more toilet paper made from recycled material than a decade ago, but are still one of the biggest producers of waste in the world. The Age reports that a survey on the nation‘‘s recycling rates by environmental group Planet Ark, reveals Australians are recycling more than …

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Malta – WasteServ launches waste minimisation and recycling message awareness project

WasteServ has started implementing an EU funded project worth EUR200,000 to train 20 job-seekers in raising awareness about waste minimisation and recycling. The trained job-seekers are now assisting in motivating householders to cooperate in waste management issues such as waste minimisation, the proper use of bring-in sites and civic amenity …

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India – mercury-laden bio-waste segregation a must

The Central Pollution Control Board has written to all State Pollution Control Boards to make the segregation of mercury-contaminated bio-waste a condition for granting authorisation to the healthcare centres. The Hindu newspaper reports that new healthcare establishments will have to ensure the mercury-laden waste is properly segregated, treated and disposed …

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Recycled Plastic as a Wood Alternative

Recycled plastic can be formed into planks, poles, sheets, sections that have a wood-like appearance, but with the added advantages of being durable, weatherproof, tough and maintenance free. Particularly suitable for structures and products that are exposed to wet or harsh (you had exposed twice) conditions, it is ideal for …

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Recycled Plastic Products for Construction

Recycled plastic products for construction are usually made from post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste from one of three main plastic materials: – Polyethylene; sourced from plastic bottles, bags and wrapping film. – Polystyrene; from sources such as CD cases, vending cups and food packaging. – PVC; from windows and industrial …

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