The Port of Hamburg has decided to implement mandatory recapture of methyl bromide gas from quarantine fumigations with application from September 1, 2008. Nordiko attended at the port on June 3rd to demonstrate its systems in operation to an audience made up of the main fumigation companies, environment, port, health and related authorities.
As well as providing for safe recapture of gas, the same systems can also be used for fast and efficient removal of residual gases from inside imported shipping containers. The growing trend to regulate the recapture of methyl bromide and other toxic gases injurious to worker health and the environment is gaining momentum in many parts of the world.
US GOVERNMENT RECOGNISES AUSTRALIAN ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP
Nordiko Quarantine Systems, an Australian company specialising in innovative environmental technology, has won the prestigious US EPA Climate and Stratospheric Ozone Award for 2008.
This Award was established by the US EPA in 1990 acknowledging “exceptional leadership, personal dedication, and technical achievements in protecting the earth’s stratospheric ozone layer”. Nordiko has been recognised for its efforts in reducing the release of ozone-depleting gases, using its range of Australian-developed fumigation and recapture systems, which trap harmful gases that can otherwise erode the ozone layer. Nordiko is the major supplier of this type of equipment to Belgium – the first country on earth to mandate its use.
In addition to its environmental benefits, the Nordiko technology has very significant occupational health and safety advantages, according to Nordiko’s Managing Director, Ken Fitzpatrick.
“By preventing the release of environmentally dangerous and highly toxic gases to areas where shipping containers are handled, this technology allows a much higher level of workplace safety, compared to existing practices”, Fitzpatrick notes.
The Award was presented to Nordiko in Washington DC on the 19th of May 2008, and was accepted by Nordiko’s Technical Director, Ken Brash.
This year, the US EPA also recognised the achievement of the Australian Quarantine & Inspection Service (AQIS), who have been honoured with a Climate and Stratospheric Ozone Award for 2008. Nordiko extends its congratulations to AQIS for its efforts in protecting the earth’s ozone layer that lead to the winning of this Award.
If you would like more information about this Award or Nordiko, please contact Nordiko on + 61 9906 5552, email info@nordiko.com.au or check out the rest of our website.
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