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• 3 Ozone Depleting Substances You Should Know 22/06/2018

  Simply put, ozone depleting substances are gasses that contribute to global warming by harming the ozone layer. Some of these gases and substances can last in the atmosphere for around 50 years. By damaging the earth’s ozone layer we are less protected from harmful radiation from the sun. In this blog, we sharing what ozone …

• Ways To Prevent And Reduce Soil Pollution 01/06/2018

  Soil is a resource that humans definitely take for granted. The soil is integral to the process of growing crops and farming animals – i.e. two huge areas of the agricultural sector that are absolutely necessary for human survival. There are even suggestions that soil can positively impact climate change. Despite the evident value of …

• 8 Things Your Business Can Do To Protect Groundwater 11/05/2018

  Groundwater is an incredibly important resource. Making up around a third of Australia’s water consumption, groundwater supports significant urban and rural areas. In fact, in some rural areas, groundwater is the primary source of water for the surrounding community. Unfortunately, there are many ways in which groundwater can become polluted, and most of them are avoidable or can be reduced, especially in …

• How Groundwater Gets Polluted 30/04/2018

  Groundwater is a vital Australian resource and in the drier regions, it is the only water source. Just because it is sealed underground doesn’t mean that it is impervious to pollution and contaminants. If it isn’t caught in time polluted can lead to serious health problems like dysentery, hepatitis, and severe poisoning. It can make …

• A Guide To Post-Flood Mould Control 27/04/2018

  Floods encourage mould growth due to the constant moisture and humidity caused by the water. The resulting mould can actually be quite toxic, so it is important to have a mould control strategy to rely on after your house is flooded. Today, we’ve put together some key steps for mould control after a flood that …

• The Shocking Effects Toxic Mould Has On Your Health 18/04/2018

  Mould isn’t pretty. That much is obvious. But did you know toxic mould could seriously impact the health of everyone that is exposed to it? There are so many types of mould that could be festering in your home or workplace and you may not even realise it. In this week’s blog, we’re investigating the …

• The Traumatic History of Asbestos in Australia 09/04/2018

  Australia has a traumatic history with asbestos. To this day we are still dealing with its insidious presence in Australian homes, workspaces and public buildings. Asbestos went from being the ‘miracle fibre of the 20th century’ to ‘devil dust’ that devastated thousands of lives. The second highest rate of Mesothelioma deaths is in Australia – …

• Why You Should Invest In Office Plants in 2018   15/01/2018

  What’s important to every business owner? While there are certainly a long list of things, at the top of every business owners’ priorities is the health of their employees. Besides from encouraging work health and safety procedures, this is mostly out of their control. However, luckily, there is an easy step you can take to …

• New Year’s Resolutions To Help The Environment 09/01/2018

  A lot of us make New Year’s Resolutions to improve ourselves. But have you ever considered a resolution that is good for both you and the planet? In this week’s blog, we share some great ways to help the environment this year. 1) Grow our own organic herbs/vegetables The first way to help the planet …

• Top Environmental Issues In The Workplace 08/12/2017

  Maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is essential for every business. But what are the key environmental issues which are likely to arise in your place of work? Well, in this week’s blog we share the top environmental issues for businesses and what you can do to prevent them from occurring.   1) Poor air quality and ventilation  Bad air …

• Everything You Need To Know About Demolition  16/11/2017

  Demolitions can be a thrilling part of any construction process. But there are some things you should know about what’s involved in a demolition. So, in this week’s blog, we share five things everyone needs to know before starting a demolition.   1) Call in the experts  The first and most important thing before considering a …

• Top Four Hidden Places You’ll Find Mould 

  Finding mould is an unpleasant discovery no one wants to make. Yet luckily, there are easy things you can do to remove unwanted mould. In this week’s blog, we discuss the top four hidden places you might find mould in your home.  1) Air Conditioners  With the weather heating up, air conditioners will be on full blast soon. Yet the …

• How to Green Your Office 24/10/2017

  We all know the importance of implementing measures to create an environmentally-friendly home and school. But have you ever considered greening your office? In this week’s blog, we discuss five easy ways to make your workplace more environmentally friendly.  1) Purchase eco-friendly office products  The first thing you can do in the process to greening your …

• Asbestosis: Symptoms And Relief  10/10/2017

  Asbestosis is a type of pulmonary fibrosis caused by asbestos exposure. The disease manifests in the lungs. During exposure, asbestos fibres are inhaled and can become lodged in lung tissue. The sharp, straight shaped fibres are difficult for the body to dislodge and expel. After entering and sitting in the body for a long period of time, the fibres can cause irritation, …

• The Benefits of Renewable Energy  03/10/2017

  Renewable energy, including wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and biomass, has considerable benefits for our climate, health and economy. Each form of renewable energy has different advantages and costs. In this week’s blog, we look at the overall benefits of renewable energy. Global warming emissions are little to none  Global warming emissions are a significant problem in the …