Urban Eyesore – the Tip of the Iceberg
Bushfire and flood emergencies have highlighted the extent of Australia’s furniture waste problem – a familiar urban eyesore on pavements and nature strips and a massive public health and disposal issue for Councils. However, what we see on our streets, is only the tip of the iceberg, as far as furniture waste is concerned.
Award Coverage
Awards are legal documents that outline the minimum pay rates and conditions of employment. More than 100 industry or occupation awards cover most people who work in Australia. An award is a document that sets out the minimum terms and conditions of employment on top of the National Employment Standards (NES).
IChEMS: Australia’s new Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard
The Industrial Chemicals Environmental Management Standard directs industrial chemical introduction, use and disposal.
Addressing the paradox on fire retardants in commercial furniture
In Australia, the expectations surrounding the use of fire retardants or combustion modified materials in the production of furniture for commercial applications is complex and convoluted.