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6 Ways To Update Your Office (Without Renovating) 25/09/2019
If you work in an office then it’s where you spend quite a lot of your time. A dull office can blunt your creative spirits at times and even demotivate you. But the good news is, that can be easily fixed. By rearranging and updating your office you can completely transform it – without the need for …
Why Environmental Site Assessments are Beneficial 04/09/2019
Environmental site assessments are highly beneficial and important procedures in the environmental consulting world. Whenever you have purchased or come into ownership of a bit of land that you are planning on building on, it is advised that you consider an environmental site assessment. We’ve looked at environmental site assessments in the past, but in today’s blog, …
Making A Positive Change: Soil Conservation Initiatives Around The World 22/08/2019
Soil conservation is an important crucial activity. In its simplest form, the conservation of soil involves preventing erosion and fertility loss. If soil becomes eroded and loses its fertility, then plants will be unable to receive the adequate nutrients that they require and will be unable to grow. Some several organisations and initiatives operate all …
Groundwater FAQs 01/08/2019
Groundwater is a body of water that occurs naturally beneath the surface of the earth. It feeds into all other natural bodies of water such as rivers and lakes and makes up approximately 20% of the freshwater reserves in the world. Today we’ll be addressing some of the more frequent queries that are asked of …
7 Hazardous Chemicals That May Be Present On Your Worksite 20/06/2019
One of the more dangerous parts of working on a site is the possibility that there may be hazardous chemicals lurking around. These chemicals could cause you or your workers serious harm – and in most cases, you won’t be able to detect them without a proper environmental site assessment. These can halt the production …
How To Test Your Soil At Home (And Why It’s Important) 13/06/2019
Conducting a soil assessment is not a hard task. It may seem like a futile activity, and you may not care about the quality of your soil. But, in today’s blog, we’re going to explain to you why it’s important to know the quality of your soil and also how you can do it yourself …
7 Common Misconceptions About Soil 30/05/2019
Soil is a material that makes up the majority of the land area of our planet. It is a loose material made up of both organic and inorganic matter. Soil is what provides plants and flowers with their source of water and nutrients – as well as the structural support they need to grow. There are …
How To Reduce Water Waste In Seven Easy Steps 22/05/2019
Water is a necessity in life. Not only do we need it to survive, but also for day-to-day activities and chores such as washing and plumbing. Water levels are constantly monitored around the world to make sure the threshold is not dropped below – which would result in water-bans. There are a lot of ways in …
What Is Composting And What Are Some Of The Environmental Benefits Of It? 15/05/2019
You’ve probably heard the term composting before, but what exactly is it? The truth is, around 50% of what Australians throw into the garbage on a daily basis can be used as compost. Compost itself is any form of decaying organic material. This can be used to further grow plants. It’s the ultimate form of …
7 Clever Ways To Improve Soil Health And Quality 29/04/2019
Soil is one of the most valuable resources on Earth today. In fact, soil almost singlehandedly powers the agriculture and livestock industries, and these key industries are what sustain life as we know it. Unfortunately, soil contamination is a growing issue due to increased industrial activity and constant waste disposal. Once soil has been contaminated, …
The Different Types Of Pollution And How They Affect Us 24/04/2019
When people hear pollution, they generally think of landfills or greenhouse gasses. Whilst these are serious forms of pollution that are affecting our planet, the word pollution goes beyond these common forms. There are actually many different types of pollution out there that affect our planet and its population in their own way. In today’s …
Things Most People Don’t Know About Pollution 19/03/2019
It’s no secret that pollution is fatally harmful to not only our planet but to our personal health as well. The more we progress as a society, the more harmful emissions are being pumped into our environment. There are some pretty obvious causes for pollution that most people know about, such as greenhouse gases and …
How To Encourage Environmental Awareness In The Workplace 14/03/2019
Sometimes it can be hard to get your friends or colleagues onto an environmentally friendly path. There are certain things that people are just used to doing that aren’t the best for the environment and are just hard to drop. But that doesn’t mean you should just give up. Sometimes it’s easier to help them …
Debunking 7 Myths About Asbestos
It’s no secret that asbestos exposure is harmful to our health – and even potentially deadly. However, although asbestos has been recognised as a dangerous substance, there seems to be a lack of information about its nature. There are many myths currently surrounding asbestos, making it all the more mysterious. While the element of mystery …
5 Ways To Be More Environmentally Conscious 19/02/2019
The world is a delicate eco-system. We’re at a time where it is more important than ever to be more environmentally aware and know that our actions have consequences and that those consequences affect the environment that we live in. Our environmental consultants want to help educate you on simple ways you become more environmentally …