Environment & Sustainability
Environmental research is an area that is becoming increasingly more weighted due to the convergence of seasons, the industries reliance on natural resources, the growing awareness of creating sustainable operations and agricultural environments.
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Oct 27, 2014
Red meat slaughterhouses can generate volumes of wastewater rich in both organic contaminants and nutrients and can therefore be strong candidates for treatment processes aimed at recovery of energy...
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Jun 8, 2014
The purpose of this project was to demonstrate the benefit of water recycling in the processing of beef tripe and omasa (bible). This project also relates to the processing of tripe in small ruminan...
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May 22, 2014
The Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) commissioned a study evaluating greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation activities undertaken by the red meat processing industry. Direct GHG emissions in th...
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Apr 30, 2014
This study has considered a generic bio-gas system, typical of the meat processing industry. The study looked at understanding the hazards and associated risks of the facility
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Mar 3, 2014
This extension guide provides information on the renewable energy, low emission and energy storage technologies that could be suitable for use at Australian red meat processing sites. It has been de...
Fact Sheet
Jan 3, 2014
The purpose of this project was to carry out a literature review of the most suitable chemicals for treating abattoir wastewater. The chemicals are categorized based on their cost, efficiency, and t...
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Oct 24, 2013
The high consumption of water associated with many activities in abattoir operations is a key environmental issue.
Water is used for the watering and washing of livestock, the washing of trucks, ...
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Oct 12, 2013
This Energy Consumption Guide (ECG) is intended to raise awareness of the potential to improve the energy and environmental performance of small to medium sized red meat processing facilities , and ...
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Oct 12, 2013
This document describes how to develop an Energy Management Plan (EMP) and is tailored for small to medium scale red meat processing facilities, which are defined as having a processing capacity of ...
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Sep 23, 2013
The NGERS and wastewater management project is intended to identify key contributors to waste stream loads and resources, including thermal, energetic, and chemical. This was partly driven by carbon...
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Aug 23, 2013
This guidance document for the Australian Red Meat Industry reviews current developments in clean ability and hygienic design with the aim of supporting the red meat industry in reducing water used ...
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Aug 16, 2013
Anaerobic lagoons are a cost-effective, low energy technology for the reduction of organic carbon in meat processing wastewater. They are widely used and are the preferred technology in meat process...
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Aug 12, 2013
This research project study report presents the findings from sampling and testing at three Australian red meat processing plants located in regional New South Wales (NSW) and South Australia (SA). ...
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Aug 8, 2013
The objective of this project was to facilitate the conduct of trials aimed at demonstrating mechanisms for reducing water consumption in meat processing facilities.
This trial aimed to improve w...
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Aug 8, 2013
The objective of this project has been to facilitate the conduct of three trials aimed at demonstrating mechanisms for reducing water consumption in meat processing facilities.
These three trials...
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May 24, 2013
Most abattoirs currently dispose their Paunch Waste (PW) via composting, land application or through use of landfills. Previous MLA and AMPC studies have indicated that energy and nutrient recovery ...
Snapshot
Apr 4, 2013
Australian red meat processing facilities can produce significant volumes of wastewater during slaughtering and cleaning operations. This wastewater stream can be rich in organic contaminants and nu...
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Apr 1, 2013
This report finalises the Plant Initiated Project Application Form prepared and submitted by CRF Colac Otway directly relating to the understanding of current practises and the investigation&nb...
