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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 …
How Does Asbestos Testing Work? Our New Asbestos Laboratory 14/06/2022
We are proud to announce that Alpha Environmental is now a fully qualified asbestos testing, Melbourne-based environmental consultant. We have recently begun operating a NATA (National Association of Testing Authorities) accredited asbestos laboratory; where we complete asbestos identification, testing, monitoring, and sampling for residential and commercial buildings. What is Asbestos Asbestos is a silicate ‘mineral …
Asbestos Identification, When to Have Asbestos Testing and Other Common Questions 02/05/2022
Throughout your life, you have probably heard about asbestos in old buildings and the dangers of exposure. However, a lot of people are uninformed about asbestos identification, when they may be exposed, what to do if you suspect exposure, and where to get asbestos testing. Today we are going to be answering many common questions …
Asbestos Identification and Removal – What, Why and How? 17/03/2022
Asbestos was widely used in Australia for several decades and is a common buzzword to reference dangerous materials that can be found in your home. But what exactly is asbestos, why is it dangerous and do you need asbestos testing and properly executed asbestos identification for your home or office building? What is Asbestos? Asbestos …
What to do if you find mould in the workplace? 09/02/2022
As leading environmental consultants in Melbourne, we know finding risks to the health and safety of your employees on your worksite fills every business owner with dread. Thankfully, as specialists in mould assessment and remediation, we’ve helpfully outlined the simple steps to take if you find mould in your workplace, and when to call in …
Offsite soil disposal – where does it go? 17/01/2022
Every time you drive past a large construction site, you will likely see trucks loaded with tons of soil being driven away from the site. Have you ever wondered where all these soils go? In the construction industry, where these site-derived-soils are sent to is usually determined through a process called soil sampling. What is …
4 Local Melbourne Plants for Your Site 20/12/2021
Utilizing local plant-life can be a fantastic way of making your site more sustainable. It contributes to the local ecosystem, makes the area greener, and entices native animals. But that is not all, green spaces can also provide mental health benefits, cool down the site during hot weather and increase the value of the site. …
Four Ways your Workplace Can Reduce its Carbon Emissions 07/09/2021
As leading environmental consultants in Melbourne, we know all about your responsibilities to the environment as a business owner and methods to reduce the environmental impact of your workplace. With the ongoing impacts of climate change, businesses are looking for ways to make the workplace more environmentally friendly. Whilst this differs between industries, here are …
Workplace Chemical Storage: An Introduction to Safety Data Sheets 27/08/2021
By following appropriate chemical storage and handling strategies, your workplace can avoid dangerous chemical leaks and the accompanying damage. As environmental consultants, we help workplaces implement sustainable waste management plans through environmental audits, ensuring that your workplace meets industry standards and understands how to prevent soil pollution and other negative environmental impacts. The best way …
3 Methods of Introducing Composting to the Workplace 20/07/2021
Composting is a great method of caring for your soil quality that’s also easy to implement in your home or commercial office. Keeping your food scraps and green waste from taking up space in landfills improves the nutrients of your soil and benefits the ecosystem. By thoughtfully disposing of your organic waste, you can also …
An Introduction to Groundwater Remediation Options: Physical, Biological and Chemical Treatments 29/06/2021
Ground remediation is essential for contaminated sites. Groundwater plays an integral role in the health of our soil, crops and ecosystems. It sits just below the ground surface which makes it particularly susceptible to spills and leaks but processing polluted groundwater can be a costly and lengthy process, particularly when harmful chemicals from industrial sites …
4 Green Office Tips to Improve Concentration 25/06/2021
The traditional desk job has changed in recent years; employees spend uninterrupted hours staring at screens during work hours and can, in many cases, do the same in their spare time. But as the landscape is changing, employers are realising that cramped desks and tiny cubicles are obsolete elements that don’t do their employees any …
Sustainability and Commercial Buildings 10/06/2021
Sustainability has become such a large part of residential dwellings over the last decade and our environmental consultants have spoken about some great materials that can be used in such properties — but what about the commercial sector? Commercial buildings have definitely become more eco-friendly overall in many ways but there’s still a long way …
Maintaining Your Soil: 4 Pesticide Alternatives for Inviting Office Landscaping 31/05/2021
Overuse of pesticides can have detrimental environmental impacts, but there are easy ways to stop your workplace alfresco or office outdoor view from being destroyed by hungry insects and aphids. At Alpha Environmental, we offer a range of environmental services to promote healthy soil for commercial sites. We are experts in suppressing pests without damaging …