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Environmental impacts of health care revealed

WebNSW hospitals generate approximately 52,400 tonnes of waste a year, which costs the NSW Government at least $16m in disposal. Now, a NSW Circular initiative …

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Sewage surveillance to support COVID-19 response

WebWaterRA is working with state and health authorities through the Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth) to ensure that project results can readily inform national …

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Trial solution for aged care waste problem

WebAged Health; Contact Information Westwick-Farrow Media Locked Bag 2226 North Ryde BC NSW 1670 ABN: 22 152 305 336 www.wfmedia.com.au Email Us. …

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New guidelines on petroleum hydrocarbon contamination

WebTuesday, 08 November, 2011. New guidelines have been released in Australia on health screening levels (HSLs) for petroleum hydrocarbons in soil, soil vapour and groundwater. …

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How water contributes to liveable cities

WebBy partnering with local councils and other authorities including Department of Health and VicRoads, the regional partnership aims to promote sustainable and …

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Protecting the environment and your reputation with organic …

WebThe reduced biological and environmental health of some of Australia’s major water bodies, such as the Murray-Darling river system, highlights the need to …

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2024 Workplace Health& Safety Show Melbourne

WebWorkplace Health & Safety Show is Australia's largest showcase of products, equipment, technology, and services to reduce worker illnesses, injuries, and fatalities. Supported by …

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Synthetic dyes in wastewater pose threat to ecosystem

WebSynthetic dyes in wastewater pose threat to ecosystem. Monday, 30 October, 2023. A study has found that dyes commonly used in textiles, food and pharmaceuticals …

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Closing the loop on nappies: an Aussie trial

WebKimberly-Clark, the maker of Huggies nappies, has announced a nappy recycling trial that may be Australia’s answer to the 1.5 billion disposable nappies that …

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Applying the circular economy to water

WebTaking the concepts of a circular economy and applying them to the water industry is an opportunity to approach the required changes in a methodical and logical …

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Infinite Water Hydroxon water treatment technology

WebThe successful validation and testing shows the system can be used for a broad range of drinking water applications. Its integrated design and small footprint mean …

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Why is the 'triple bottom line' so important

WebThe company is a sponsor of Surf Aid International, a non-profit organisation whose mission is to improve the health of people in the malaria-prone Mentawai Islands …

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Leachate — what is it and why is it a problem

WebAged Health; Contact Information Westwick-Farrow Media Locked Bag 2226 North Ryde BC NSW 1670 ABN: 22 152 305 336 www.wfmedia.com.au Email Us. …

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Studying platypus populations in North West Sydney

WebSydney Water, in partnership with Cattai Hills Environment Network (CHEN) and Western Sydney University, is embarking on a study that will see water samples …

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History of wastewater treatment in Sydney

WebThe health benefits associated with beach water quality due to the avoidance of illness of beach users is estimated at $140 million per year from avoided absenteeism, …

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Nine in 10 Australians concerned about sustainability: survey

WebNine in 10 Australians concerned about sustainability: survey. Friday, 14 September, 2018. A new study from HP Australia and Planet Ark has found that while …

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Reducing the safety risks of aerating wastewater lagoons

WebThe aerator uses the Venturi effect to draw over 2.2 times more air than the volume of liquid pumped before intensely mixing the air and water in the unit’s oxidising …

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How can farmers improve soil performance

WebCullen said many farmers are taking steps towards increasing carbon levels in their soil by doing the following: Using compost in soil to improve carbon levels. …

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Emerson AMS Suite: Machinery Health Manager version 5.61 for …

WebEmerson Process Management has expanded the capabilities of its CSI 6500 protection system, which communicates additional prediction data to allow users to make …

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Melbourne Water restoring native fish populations

WebMelbourne Water has announced an initiative to revitalise the Dandenong Creek corridor, delivering benefits to protect local waterways and restore native fish …

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