Waste Reduction Services .
Environmental and Waste Management Plans
These are usually needed as part of current EPA licensing. We are able to provide assistance in the preparation of these plans, whether they are International formats (such as ISO14001) or a simplified model capable of being operated with minimal staff. One such program has been developed for the flexographic and gravure printing industries in conjunction with AFTA and Environment Australia, Canberra.
NOTE: This is the main area of environmental work that can actually save your company many thousands of dollars annually.
Cleaner Production Programs
These are relevant to all processes, whether licensed or not. Depending on the application, its principles adhere to those of waste management. In many cases, simple commonsense changes can produce spectacular savings. All industries can benefit from this regardless of environmental considerations.
End of Pipe Control
If all other strategies fail, we may be left with "end of pipe" control - ie dust collectors, cyclones, afterburners, scrubbers and absorption methods. These have the advantage of allowing the process to operate optimally but able to control emissions to the specified levels. Each State has its own set of rules regarding emissions and occasionally a control device being used successfully in one State will not be accepted in another. It is worth spending some time on the choice of control option, whether "end of pipe" or using managerial methods, before submitting plans to the authorities.
NPI (National Pollution Inventory)
There are many industries Australia wide (including some which do not need EPA licenses), which nevertheless emit sufficient from their processes to be targeted by the NPI. They have published handbooks for several industries and may require a return from your company soon. We can assist if needed.
Liaison with State and Local Authorities on Environmental Matters
In all matters involving State or Local authorities we always recommend that
you set up a meeting and discuss the details of the proposal with the relevant
department. In this way, the project requirements are stated and agreed on
before committing any of your company's time or funds.