We regularly share our thoughts and tips on creating a truly sustainable business on our blog.
Effective Environmental Management Systems
An Environmental Management System (EMS) is a tool that helps manage the impact on the environment associated with a business or organisation. Companies may implement an EMS for various reasons ranging from improving environmental performance, community expectations...
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What is an SDS?
Firstly, what is the difference between a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS)? To put it simply an SDS is the new name of an MSDS, with the name change occurring following the introduction of the UN’s Globally Harmonized System of...
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International Composting Week: Go on, get your hands dirty!
Starting on May 5th and running through the week till the 11th of May, a number of events and activities will be taking place near you as part of International Composting Awareness Week (ICAW). Originating in Canada in 1995, ICAW has grown to be celebrated...
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Assessing Workplace Safety
Australian law requires employers to ensure that they provide a safe and healthy workplace for their employees and anyone that visits the workplace or facility. On the other hand, employees also have an obligation to ensure that they manage their own safety and...
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Baseline Surveys and studies – understanding environmental setting prior to mining
Baseline surveys are undertaken prior to the commencement of a new development. They focus on defining the pre-existing environmental and social setting, within the immediate vicinity of the proposed Project as well as the surrounding landscape (Wilson J. 2017)....
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Urban Design – The Value of Green Space
The benefits of green spaces can be grouped into several categories, the main ones being; health, environment and the economy. These aspects are sometimes either not understood or can be underappreciated.
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Earth Day 2019 – Protect Our Species
Each year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970 (Earth Day Network, 2019a). Earth Day aims to raise awareness of a specific theme with various events held to demonstrate support for environmental...
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Celebrating Australian Heritage and Culture
While Australia may lack the narrow cobbled streets of medieval England, grand palaces of the French Renaissance and the painted frescos of Italy; we still have a rich history which comes with its own heritage and cultural values. What is Australia’s Heritage?...
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Green Eggs and Easter (Environmentally Friendly Easter)
With Easter fast approaching, now is a good time to start planning your Easter activities. Would you like to make your Easter environmentally friendly and green this year? There are ways to keep to the traditions of Easter (whatever they may be to you and your family) without making huge compromises, and still reduce your impact on the environment.
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Environmental Impact Assessment – Insights from across the country
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a formal process for guiding human activity towards sustainable development. It is a decision-making tool used globally to inform and guide development projects which will have an impact on natural systems. While EIA is a...
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