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It seems there is some confusing misinformation being circulated about wheelie bin spill kits and Australian Standards, so we thought we'd clear things up for everyone.
 
The facts?  There is no Australian Standard (or government legislation) stating what colour your wheelie bin...

Oil Absorbent Granular Absorbents Oil Absorbent Granules also known as Kitty Litter, Floorsweep, Absorbent Powder and Spill Absorbent are used to absorbent oil spills on land. Granules are commonly used in workshops, on the road, at construction sites, and by emergency services.  ...

Oil Absorbent Rolls Oil Absorbent Rolls are great for oil spills on land or on the water.  As an oil and fuel absorbent they don't absorb water making them the perfect absorbent for a marine environment.  The absorbent rolls are dimpled for strength, and perforated for conven...

Over a period of just five days, the NSW EPA fined three companies in excess of half a million dollars total for three separate water pollution incidents. A spokesman for the NSW EPA said "Under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act there are strict laws in place prohibitin...

Think you're a spill response expert? Test your knowledge and take this quiz now.   The best way to prevent a spill is: a. Keep all doorways & openings shut
b. Store liquids under benches
c. Leave lids off containers
d. Store and handle liquids correctly as p...