How to minimise waste in the workplace
Minimising waste in the workplace is crucial for fostering sustainability and reducing the environmental impacts. Here are some practical tips to help you.
KS Environmental Supports Bacolod Orphanage
Paul Smith was introduced to Miss Anna Balcells, the founder and president of the Kalipay Negrense Foundation, by a classmate from his Harvard OPM programme. In July, Paul visited the foundation’s orphanage in Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines, and was deeply moved by the organisation’s mission to help disadvantaged children—those who are homeless, abused, malnourished, or
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KS Environmental Expands Community Support with Westall Primary School Breakfast Club
At KS Environmental, we believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back to the neighborhoods that support us. With a long history of involvement in local initiatives, including the Healthy Start programme in Hume, we are proud to announce our latest partnership with Westall Primary School, just a few kilometres from
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Landfill Levy Increases: Look to Reduce Waste and Increase Recycling
Following the Victorian budget announcements last month, you may have already heard about the increase of our landfill levy in Victoria starting July this year. This levy is a fee that we, as waste transport providers, are required to pay each time we deliver waste to landfills. Key changes Victoria will raise its waste levy
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KSE’s Philanthropic Venture in Sri Lanka
Our management team has recently returned from Sri Lanka, where they connected with charity Manusath Derana, witnessing firsthand the impact of both the Smart Classrooms we helped establish and the ultrasound machines we donated. Our Chief Financial Officer, Susantha Aparakka shares his personal reflections on this impactful journey. Smart Classroom Project As Winston Churchill once
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New Social Responsibility Initiatives
Over the years, KS Environmental have always been involved in various social responsibility ventures – be it locally, nationally and internationally. Giving back to society has always been something Paul Smith has felt strongly about and values the ability of our company to make a positive impact wherever possible. We have recently become connected with
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Reduce waste and Reuse through lockdown
For Melbournians it’s been a tough time lately. And as we re-enter lockdown, being faced with the coldest months at home, it can be helpful to keep busy with practical tasks and odd jobs. With less access to shopping and possibly more time on your hands, it could be a good opportunity to think more
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Becoming sustainable at home – what to plant this Winter
It’s important to try and stay positive through these challenging times and good for the soul to keep busy with practical activities. So why not take advantage of having more time at home and get out in the garden? Growing your own fruit, veges and herbs is a great way of thinking and acting in
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Sustainable Eating through COVID-19
We have been experiencing a shortage of fruit and vegetables on the shelves due to COVID-19 coupled with the drought and as such prices have risen on some items. To combat this try to think about buying and eating what is currently in season. This is the best way to reduce food miles, think sustainably
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Energy saving tips through COVID-19
As we are all spending more time at home these days it’s likely that your energy bills could be rising. Working from home means computers are on, heating might be used if it’s a cold day, kids are home schooling and on devices and settling into more Netflix! Combine this with the cooler weather and
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