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How Can Environmental Consulting Solutions Help the Community Thrive? 10/11/2023
The vitality of a community is intricately tied to the health of the environment in which it exist. Environmental solutions thus play a pivotal role in ensuring that all communities survive, but also thrive in harmony with their surroundings. This month, we take a deep dive into the ways that environmental consulting in Melbourne can …
How Can I Create a Greener Workspace? 9 Ways to Design an Environmentally Friendly Office 30/10/2023
Today, the concept of sustainability has transcended buzzword status and has now become a fundamental principle for many individuals and organisations alike. An area that has seen an obvious shift is in office design and office culture. Many businesses in many industries are recognising how important it is to create environmentally friendly workspaces that can …
6 Strategies for Effective Recycling and Waste Management in the Office 12/09/2023
Environmental consciousness is on the rise, businesses from small and family-owned, to larger workplaces and corporations are looking to be proactive about the environment and contribute to a sustainable future. There are so many ways for offices to do this, but this article will focus on waste management and recycling programs in the workplace. When …
The Power of Environmental Consulting: Solving Complex Environmental Challenges in Australia 22/08/2023
Australia: our country features stunning landscapes, beautiful natural wonders, and its own unique biodiversity. However, this means that Australia also faces its own set of environmental challenges; unique, complex, and multifaceted. In 2023, the need for sustainable solutions to these challenges has never been greater. We face the impacts of climate change, the need to …
Tackling Groundwater Contamination in Australia: Examining Challenges and Solutions 06/07/2023
As ecosystems and the global population face increasing water scarcity, the majority of water systems that sustain them are becoming progressively constrained. Groundwater, which constitutes approximately 30 percent of the world’s freshwater, is often regarded as a dependable source. However, groundwater contamination poses a significant challenge to Australia’s resources and environmental well-being. Throughout the country, …
5 Reasons You Need a Hazardous Materials Audit Before Refurbishment or Demolition 02/06/2023
Before you undertake a refurbishment or demolition, it is important that you understand your responsibilities and obligations under the law. According to Safe Work Australia these responsibilities apply to people who are ‘conducting a business or undertaking’ (PCBU) as well as demolition contractors or principal contractors. Safe Work also notes that specific duties also apply …
Asbestos Glossary: 10 Terms You Should Know 18/04/2023
There’s no doubt that you know what asbestos is, as well as how dangerous it is and its impact on human health. However, when it comes to asbestos identification and other services like asbestos removal and testing, there are a number of important terms to be aware of that you might not know. That’s why …
4 Reasons Your Workplace Could Need Environmental Services 06/03/2023
So, you have heard of environmental services, but do you know when it is that your workplace might need them? Perhaps you have heard the job title, ‘environmental consultant’, yet you don’t really know what the job entails. It might surprise you to know that any workplace could need an environmental consultant at any point …
What Are The 5 Occupational Hygiene Hazard Categories? 01/02/2023
What is occupational hygiene? You might have heard of the term, but could be wondering what it means, or what this field of workplace safety is all about. In basic terms, it refers to hygiene, or safety, in the workplace, meaning that occupational hygienists work to mitigate the risks that come with certain occupations, jobs …
4 More Ways to Promote a Sustainable Workplace 20/12/2022
As we approach the final working days before Christmas and New Year, this is a great chance to start setting goals and resolutions for 2023. This time of year presents a perfect opportunity to set ourselves up for the new working year and to start 2023 as we mean to go on. With all the …
3 Ways to Make Your Office Christmas Sustainable 28/11/2022
There’s no doubt that Christmas is an extremely busy time for businesses and workplaces of all kinds. There are projects to be finalised before your office breaks for Christmas, leave to be organised for your workers, not to mention the new working year to think about and plan for. That’s not to mention those Christmas …
4 Facts About Soil Contamination 28/10/2022
So, you’ve heard the term contaminated soil testing, but what does it mean, why does it matter, and why might you need it? Broadly, soil contamination refers to a soil that has been polluted by human activity. Typically, these human activities include industrial or agricultural activities, and also the improper disposal of waste. This contamination …
Asbestos Throughout History: 4 Questions Answered 26/09/2022
You’ve heard of asbestos. You know it’s dangerous, and maybe you know some of the effects of being exposed to it. But you might still have some questions about asbestos throughout history, like its origins, or when its dangers of it were discovered. Here at Alpha Environmental, we are expert environmental consultants, and this means …
5 Best Office Plants to Keep Your Workspace Green – Advice From Melbourne Environmental Consultants 30/08/2022
Plants are a fantastic way of improving the quality of life in an office job. This small but meaningful connection to the natural world can bring positive mental health benefits to employees. As Melbourne Environmental Consultants, we understand the importance of creating a healthy and safe working environment. Plants should not be underestimated in their …
What you Need to Know about Contaminated Soil Categories 19/07/2022
As leaders in soil assessment, we know that it’s important for your soil categorisation assessment to be performed accurately and quickly to transport the excess soil to the correct location and begin developments on the site. The soil classification will determine the soil’s level of contamination and whether it needs to be remediated before being …