environmental

  • How to Respond if You Suspect Asbestos is Present on a Work Site

    Asbestos is one of Australia's number one occupational risks. Even though measures have been taken to drastically limit industrial exposure to asbestos fibres, over 550 people die every year in Australia from mesothelioma, a form of cancer that is overwhelmingly associated with asbestos exposure. Even a few fibres inhaled 40 years ago are thought to raise the risk of developing cancer later in life, so whenever construction projects encounter materials containing asbestos, they always have to take disposal seriously.
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  • Pre-Requisite Activities For Sinking A Rural Well

    Many Australians are falling for the allure of a more relaxed lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle associated with life in the city, prompting them to invest in rural properties. The only potential problem with country life is that mains water supply is often erratic (or non-existent), and you'll probably be forced to sink a well soon after moving into the new home. Here are three activities you can't afford to skip before a rural well is sunk on your property.
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  • Key Considerations When Undertaking A Bush Regeneration Project

    If you have a patch of remnant bushland on your property, you might want to consider undertaking a bush regeneration project.  Bush regeneration is important for Australia's ecology because it helps to preserve habitats for native flora and fauna, which may otherwise be lost through development and modern farming techniques. Although bush regeneration generally applies to degraded bushland, the site will still require some planting and ongoing management.  Your aim will be to replicate a natural ecosystem of native plants and animals that will maintain itself, with just a little help from you.
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  • How to Turn Your Outbuilding into the Perfect Home YouTube Studio

    Now that your YouTube career is starting to take off, it's time to think about increasing your video production quality. Aside from purchasing high-quality cameras, microphones, and software, you'll also need to think about the 'studio' where you film. Sometimes, filming in your bedroom just won't cut it. At first, shooting videos in an outbuilding like a garage, pool house, or shed seems like a bad idea. However, with a little work, these rooms can become the perfect home studio.
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  • Considerations When Choosing Air Conditioners That Are Allergy Friendly

    Although air conditioning units are crucial to keeping your home comfortable during extreme weather temperatures, some individuals may find that their allergies tend to become exacerbated when these units are running. The reason for this is typically because when the air conditioning unit is running, the particles in the air become aggravated, making it easier to inhale them. This does not mean that you do away with air conditioning though. Here are some of the considerations you could have to ensure you are choosing an air conditioner that is allergy friendly.
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  • Why Any Developer Should Always Work With an Urban Planner

    An urban planner is someone who works with a local city council or other municipality to help shape and design entire cities or towns. An architect may work to design one building, but an urban planner works to design entire cities and neighborhoods. This type of planner offers many benefits to a developer who is looking to build out a certain subdivision or put up a new strip mall or other such commercial facility in an area.
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  • What to do with your yard waste

    If you have been working on your garden, mowing the lawn, or trimming trees, you have likely compiled quite a bit of yard waste. Now it is time to figure out what to do with it. Here are a few different options for getting it off your lawn so you can enjoy all the work you put into it. Use the Yard Waste As Mulch One way to get rid of the yard waste is to actually use it by putting it right back into your garden.
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  • How to Improve the Air Quality in Your Commercial Building

    If you frequently have employees who have allergy attacks or are generally ill while inside your building, it might be due to the air quality. Everything from how your HVAC system is maintained to what commercial cleaning schedule you adhere to can affect the air quality. Here are some tips for improving it for the health and wellness of everyone. Keep the Office Clean Many contaminants in an office environment are due to the housekeeping.
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  • Save Money on Your Skip Bin Rental With These Tips

    Skip bins are a great resource when you are completing home renovating or yard work and need a way to dispose of the waste. Instead of hauling it away yourself or paying a company to haul it away, you can instead rent a skip bin, park it on your property, then have it picked up when you're done with your home project. The drawback is that it can sometimes be expensive, especially considering you may already be paying quite a bit for your home renovations.
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  • Understand Hydro-Seeding: 2 FAQs

    There's a lot of effort that goes into growing a natural turf from scratch. In a large number of cases, homeowners choose to opt for hand-seeding due to the initial cost involved with this activity. Hydro-seeding is an alternative way to grow a natural turf from scratch. A large number of homeowners brush off this option because it involves paying for the services of a seeding contractor. Some homeowners brush off hydro-seeding because they lack a sufficient understanding of what it entails.
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