Garbage management is one of the major problems facing our society today. There is so much garbage from households and industries that is released into the environment. Most cities do not have proper garbage management and most of the garbage is disposed of openly, buried or burned. This has major negative environmental influence such as…
Refrigerators, air-conditioners, freezers and dehumidifiers contain hazardous refrigerant material that can affect the environment negatively. It is dangerous and illegal to deposit the items without removing the refrigerant. Moreover, the process of removing the refrigerant is dangerous and requires the services of a qualified technician. The local recycling and the bounty programs will ensure that…
Over the last couple of years, there have been changes in the way we do things. Some of the changes are evident in our homes, for instance, new and more sophisticated appliances have made work easier. Probably, you are thinking of upgrading your dryer or washing machine. However, there is always a process to dispose…
Many of us have old furniture that we do not use anymore yet we find it hard to throw away. Most of our furniture reminds us about something or a stage in life. As years progress, we acquire new furniture and we are left wondering what to do with the old furniture. Disposing of waste…
Landfills are extremely useful sites. They hold unwanted potentially dangerous waste, everything that isn’t recyclable and other types of rubbish, all in one spot. Landfills ensure that the excess fluid, as well as highly dangerous methane gas that comes from it, is safely disposed of. From handling gas emissions to monitoring groundwater, modern landfill technology…
Australia Day is about acknowledging and celebrating any significant contribution which every single Australian makes to the contemporary, diverse and dynamic nation. The marking of January the 26th is an important day in the history of Australia. It is a day that is seen as an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the nation’s diverse and…
Sorting rubbish for recycling is an easy process that neither requires special resources nor a lot of time. When you sort out waste, the important thing is to separate any biodegradable item from household waste. The concept here is very simple: not every item that you don’t need is garbage. This means that there are…
Quite frankly, every home has clutter in some place. It can be a messy closet, a junk drawer or even an attic full of things you don’t even remember. Hoarding affects everyone and if you don’t pay attention to it, you can find yourself, home and life at risk. You could be a hoarder yourself…
Summer is here and every Australian is wary of their rubbish bin odour. No one likes the stench that comes from the bin especially during summer when temperatures are high. The warm weather helps bacteria multiply at a faster rate and hence responsible for the odour. Bins that occasionally took weeks to get stinky during…
The capital cities in Australia expanded rapidly in the late 1980s and early 1990s and it became clear that the waste management plans were not effective. The tips were not regulated and private operators run them inefficiently leading to the call for central management and government control. People also believed that the tip space would…
