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Do you spend a lot of energy heating up your factory? Learn some tips and tricks for improving your factory's energy efficiency.

environmental

How to Tell That Your Land Could Be Contaminated Before Conducting an Assessment

31 August 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

It is usually advisable (or legally required) for developers to conduct site contamination assessments so that they are sure that their chosen location will not pose a health and safety risk to the people who will be living or working there. This article discusses some of the information sources that can help you to determine whether you should request experts to conduct a site contamination assessment before you construct a school.
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Solar Hot Water Systems and the Question of Warranty

31 August 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Solar hot water systems are a good alternative to electrical and gas hot water systems at home. They save on energy costs and, over several years, result into a good return on investment for the immediate and future users. Like every other system, solar hot water systems run into several failures and problems over their lifespan. Valve failures, for instance, are today's most commonly expected problems with these systems that will require solar hot water repairs.
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Expert tips when planning to set up domestic sewage treatment plant.

29 August 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

If for some reason you are cut off from the main sewers, you become solely responsible for the sewage disposal at your home. Luckily, with the ever present technological advancements, the industry has been making rapid improvements to existing treatment systems. It is even possible to treat sewage so effectively that the resultant effluent can be reintroduced into your water supply without any health risk. There are many treatment options out there, but you have to be careful when making your choice so as to maximise their efficiency.
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How to Avoiding Extra Costs When Buying Properties in Rural Australia

29 August 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Australia is fortunate to have plenty of land, with thousands of miles of coastline and the massive expanse of the outback, which means there will always be opportunities to purchase holiday homes in remote locations. If you are thinking about buying a cottage in the countryside or a villa in an out-of-the-way coastal location, here are some things to think about before you purchase your home away from home that could save a lot of money and hassle in the long-run.
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How to Prevent Soil Erosion in Your Garden

12 August 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

The topsoil in your garden contains the nutrients that your plants need in order to grow well. However, that valuable topsoil can easily be eroded by wind and water if you don't implement preventive measures. This article discusses some of the erosion control measures that you can implement in your garden. Review the Irrigation System Many people use a rain gun (sprinkler) to water the plants in their gardens. This style of irrigation may promote soil erosion because it can result in large amounts of water falling onto the ground at the same time.
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Harnessing waste energy

We spend a lot of time and energy heating up our factory, but we seem to have a lot of waste energy coming off our processes. We have been putting in a range of processes to recover some of the heat that we have been venting. It's a good way to improve our bottom line as well as show our energy efficiency credentials. It's not easy running a small business, so I think that sharing affordable ways to improve your energy efficiency is a great way to help each other. I hope this site can be a good way to share tips on energy and the environment between small business owners.

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