Plastic bags to be banned in Victoria
From a date to be announced in early 2018, single use plastic bags will be banned across Victoria, the Andrews Government has announced.
Walmart responds to changing customer demands
"These corporations are showing, with tangible and measurable actions, that their consumers demand safe and healthy products. Toxic-free consumer products, in other words, are good for business."
Sculpture among the vines
This October John and Pauline Gandel will open their 135 hectare Point Leo Estate on the Mornington Peninsular up to the public, the couple have created a legacy project of the estate as a tribute to their love for the region.
"We deserve better than this fudging and scheming, and so do our seas" - Tim Winton
Acclaimed Australian Author Tim Winton slammed Malcolm Turnbull and the Federal Government in a recent opinion piece in The Age, stating quite plainly that our Government has failed us when it comes to the conservation of our seas.
Nurses at risk of COPD after exposure to chemicals
“The potential adverse effects of exposure to disinfectants on COPD have received much less attention, although two recent studies in European populations showed that working as a cleaner was associated with a higher risk of COPD"
"Plastic is the curse of the earth"
The Western Australian Government has just announced that it will be following Queensland in banning plastic bags from mid next year...
eWater Systems "Best for the World Environment" Winner
eWater Systems has been named one of 8 "Best for the World" Chemical and Cleaning B-Corporations for 2017, the only Australian company named in this category.
Bleach linked to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in Nurses
“Our findings provide further evidence of the effects of exposure to disinfectants on respiratory problems, and highlight the urgency of integrating occupational health considerations into guidelines for cleaning and disinfection in healthcare settings such as hospitals”
Companies have a responsibility for the contaminants they produce
All over the world, companies produce contaminants which are washed down the drain into our water and food supply...