Energy and Environment: Addressing Your Concerns
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Energy and Environment: Addressing Your Concerns

People are becoming increasingly concerned about the impact they are having on the planet. If you are one of these people, we hope that this blog can help you. We designed this blog so we can bring you lots of useful and relevant bits of info which will help you to make an informed choice when investing in green energy solutions. We don't work in the green energy sector but we do care a great deal about the environment and this passion drives us on to research and write the articles you see posted here. Please visit us again soon.

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Energy and Environment: Addressing Your Concerns

  • Important Factors When Removing Asbestos in Commercial Buildings

    5 June 2023

    If you own or have the authority to make structural changes to a commercial building, you need to keep on top of your obligations regarding asbestos. Here's an overview of some important factors. Building Inspections If one has not been carried out before, you should arrange for an inspection (survey or audit) of the building to pinpoint the location of asbestos. You will need a qualified and competent person to undertake the audit.

  • Why Your Business Needs Fire Wardens

    4 October 2021

    Most businesses and organisations install fire alarms, extinguishers and overhead sprinklers to help minimise fire damage. However, they forget the human element of preventing and responding to fires. Fire wardens are members of your staff with the training needed to control the outbreak of fires. The excerpt below offers some compelling reasons why your business needs fire wardens and the considerations to make when conducting fire warden training at your organisation.

  • Three reasons for getting a soil test on your land

    15 March 2021

    Soil testing is a simple method of determining the health of a piece of land. If you are unsure if you should carry out the procedure on your own land, here are some of the reasons that such a test can be beneficial. Understand the soil It is especially important to have soil tests carried out when you first buy a piece of land, as an understanding of the chemical and biological properties of the soil can be vital in trying to raise crops.

  • Should You Install an Underground or Surface Water Storage Tank?

    29 October 2020

    Collecting and storing rainwater is a great way to reduce the environmental impact of your home. You can use rainwater for tasks such as watering the garden, cleaning, and even flushing the toilet if you have the correct setup. The fundamental part of any rainwater storage system is a good water storage tank — but should you go for an underground tank or a surface one? Surface Water Storage: Pros and Cons

  • 4 Reasons to Enlist Qualified Asbestos Removal and Disposal Services

    2 July 2020

    Homes are safe havens where people relax and have peace of mind. But they cease being safe when homeowners detect the presence of asbestos. For centuries, asbestos has been a popular product used by contractors in residential home design because of its structural, fire-resistant and insulating properties. However, this material was banned across Australia in the early 2000s due to the proven health hazards it posed to human life.  If asbestos is detected during your home renovation project, it must be removed before anything proceeds.