General advice includes:
- Switch to a renewable energy supplier. Choice provides a guide for selecting Green Energy providers in Australia.
- Engage local suppliers to minimise transportation.
- Engage in environmentally safe waste disposal and separation of waste streams.
- Use painting wash-up units that separate reusable washing water from wastewater.
- Use water-based paints with low VOC content.
- Avoid environmentally harmful detergents, like 1,4-Dioxane, Sodium Laureth Sulphate, Bleach and Formaldehyde. Look for Eco-label certification or similar.
- Discourage the use of polystyrene, polycarbonate/acrylic and PVC tapes.
What are VOC’s?
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a group of carbon-based chemicalsthat can easily evaporate into the air, often released from paint and finishes, and can contribute to air pollution and health problems when present in high concentrations.
You can read more at the Australian Government advisory page.