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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.

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Safety and Proper Handling Tips for Asbestos Removal in Residential Buildings

1 August 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

The use of asbestos in construction materials was banned in the 1980s in Australia, so homes constructed after the Second World War and before this ban are likely to contain some asbestos in different parts. These include roofing, flooring, fireproofing, pipe coverings/insulation, gaskets and joint compounds among others, collectively known as asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Asbestos is dangerous once its particles become airborne and are inhaled, therefore proper handling during removal and disposal is essential to mitigating its harmful effects.
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Tips On Getting The Most From Your Home Solar Panels

1 August 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Solar panels convert sunlight into free electricity that you can use in your home.  Any electricity that is unused is diverted to the national grid and you'll be paid for it.  During periods when the sun isn't shining or if you're using more power than the panels are generating, your needs will be supplied by the grid, and you'll be billed for what you use. This means that in order to capitalise on the energy generated by your home solar panels, you may need to rethink your daily electricity consumption and routine.
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Keeping Your Precious Pet Pooch Safe in the Event of a Fire

27 July 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

Keeping your dog safe in the event of a fire is somewhat different to fire safety for the human members of your family. You should always have fully charged fire extinguishers and a fire blanket ready to go to put out any small blazes. But the dog doesn't know to escape the fire and wait for you at a designated safe meeting point. So what do you need to know when it comes to keeping your beloved pooch safe in the event of a fire at your home?
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Reasons to Remove That Dying Tree From Your Property

27 June 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

For some homeowners, having trees in their property is one of the best things about having a yard. As such, when a tree begins showing signs of deterioration, they tend to assume that it will not have as much impact as absolute removal of the tree. The truth of the matter, though, is that hanging onto a dying tree poses more risks for your residence and loved ones than the environmental impact of having it removed.
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Bore Water Supply: Ensuring It Is of Good Quality for Rural Farm Use

19 April 2016
 Categories: Environmental, Blog

The primary objective of rural farm water planning is to ensure that you have the water needed for your farm activities. Reliable water supply is one of the most essential inputs for any farm regardless of whether the farm is used to grow vegetables, rear livestock or both. Bores are one source of water for rural farms. If you have found a bore that can supply water to your farm use at a decent rate, you will need to ensure that it is safe to use for irrigation, animal consumption and other farm purposes.
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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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