Dredging

Container deposit schemes reduce rubbish on our beaches. Here’s how we proved it

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Monday, September 25, 2023

Limited recycling programs and a society that throws away so much have resulted in more than 3 million tonnes of plastic polluting the oceans.

Key Points: 
  • Limited recycling programs and a society that throws away so much have resulted in more than 3 million tonnes of plastic polluting the oceans.
  • So can waste-management strategies such as container deposit schemes make a difference to this 50,000–60,000 tonnes of beach rubbish?
  • We wanted to know if it reduced the rubbish that washed up on beaches in a tourist hotspot, the Whitsundays region.

Container deposit schemes work

    • Other states and territories have had schemes like this for many years, the oldest in South Australia since 1971.
    • So our findings are great news, especially as some of these other schemes are set to expand too.
    • Read more:
      Spin the bottle: the fraught politics of container deposit schemes

The data came from the community

    • The unsung heroes of this study are the diligent volunteers who provided us with these data.
    • They have been recording the types and amounts of rubbish found during their cleanups at Whitsundays beaches for years.
    • The long-term perspective we can gain from such data is testament to this sustained community effort.

There’s still more work to do


    So if we recycle our plastics, why do we still get beaches covered in rubbish? The reality is that most plastics aren’t recycled. This is mainly due to two problems:
    • Our findings show we can create more sustainable practices and a cleaner environment when individuals are given incentives to recycle.
    • Getting people directly involved in recycling fosters a sense of responsibility for the environment.
    • The lessons from our study apply not only in Australia but anywhere that communities can work with scientists and governments to solve environmental problems.

Diana Shipping Inc. Announces Time Charter Contracts for m/v DSI Pyxis With ASL and m/v Maia With ST Shipping

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Monday, September 25, 2023

The “DSI Pyxis” is a 60,362 dwt Ultramax dry bulk vessel built in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • The “DSI Pyxis” is a 60,362 dwt Ultramax dry bulk vessel built in 2018.
  • The Company also announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into a time charter contract with ST Shipping and Transport Pte.
  • The employments of “DSI Pyxis” and “Maia” are anticipated to generate approximately US$8.91 million of gross revenue for the minimum scheduled periods of the time charters.
  • Diana Shipping Inc.’s fleet currently consists of 41 dry bulk vessels: 4 Newcastlemax, 10 Capesize, 5 Post-Panamax, 6 Kamsarmax, 7 Panamax and 9 Ultramax.

Revolutionize Your Residential Concrete Experience with Pacific NW Concrete LLC's New Informative Blog

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Sunday, September 24, 2023

BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Here are some Key Highlights of Pacific NW Concrete's Blog!

Key Points: 
  • Pacific NW Concrete's new blog, tailored specifically for homeowners, provides a comprehensive and accessible insight into the world of residential concrete contracting.
  • BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Here are some Key Highlights of Pacific NW Concrete's Blog!
  • PNWC's blog takes homeowners on a journey through the entire residential concrete process, from conception to completion.
  • "Pacific NW Concrete recognized the need for a resource that empowers homeowners to actively engage with their residential concrete projects," said Amu Moala, owner at Pacific NW Concrete.

Great Lakes Announces Receipt of $177 Million in Awarded Work; Dredging Backlog at Approximately $1.1 Billion to Date

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The base contract for $27.1 million was awarded but the project still has $11.3 million in open options pending award for further beach placement.

Key Points: 
  • The base contract for $27.1 million was awarded but the project still has $11.3 million in open options pending award for further beach placement.
  • The base contract for $22.1 million was awarded but the project still has $17.7 million in open options pending award.
  • Lasse Petterson, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, “These projects bring dredging backlog to approximately $1.1 billion to date.
  • Great Lakes cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Great Lakes are not guarantees or indicative of future events.

1 in 10 UK Small and Mid-Sized Businesses on Tide

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

The business now boasts a 10% market share of all UK small businesses with more than 550,000 customers (members).

Key Points: 
  • The business now boasts a 10% market share of all UK small businesses with more than 550,000 customers (members).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230919799679/en/
    1 in 10 UK Small and Mid-Sized Businesses on Tide (Photo: Business Wire)
    Tide serves small businesses which don’t have their own finance function, such as sole traders, freelancers and limited companies, part of the UK’s 5.5 million small businesses community 1
    The need to save time (and money) is a key pain point for small businesses who often find it a challenge to manage their finance and admin.
  • Tide now has more than 150,000 members in India, with Tide India CEO Gurjodhphal Singh leading that expansion.
  • Tide is proud to have grown its employee numbers to 1,500 and to see so many thrive at Tide.

National Heritage Academies Teaching Students Ways to Spread Kindness One Bucket at a Time

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

That's why third-grade teacher Stephony Leuallen designed a bucket-filling activity to instill kindness and empathy in her students.

Key Points: 
  • That's why third-grade teacher Stephony Leuallen designed a bucket-filling activity to instill kindness and empathy in her students.
  • Our goal for the first month of school is to fill our classroom bucket," Leuallen, who teaches at Mountain View Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, said.
  • That really keeps my kids on top of it, wanting to fill each other's buckets by filling our visual classroom bucket."
  • Acts like paying for the person's coffee behind us at Starbucks or random acts of kindness should become second nature," she shared.

Introducing the New Era of Underwater Exploration: Redefining Underwater Thrusters

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

This exciting lineup includes the SEAKOOL D2 Wearable Underwater Thruster and the SEAKOOL P1 Paddleboard Thruster, revolutionizing the world of underwater exploration and enhancing diving salvage efficiency like never before.

Key Points: 
  • This exciting lineup includes the SEAKOOL D2 Wearable Underwater Thruster and the SEAKOOL P1 Paddleboard Thruster, revolutionizing the world of underwater exploration and enhancing diving salvage efficiency like never before.
  • The SEAKOOL D2 Wearable Underwater Thruster sets you free during your underwater adventures, allowing you to move effortlessly like a fish.
  • SEAKOOL Underwater Thruster represents more than just a product; it embodies our passion and commitment to underwater exploration, entertainment, and diving salvage.
  • We firmly believe that SEAKOOL Underwater Thruster will become a leading product in the field of underwater exploration and diving salvage.

Karora Reports Intersections of 14.7 g/t Over 4.0 Metres and 12.2 g/t Over 6.0 Metres at Beta Hunt's Mason Zone and the 140 Metre Extension of Gold Mineralization at the Spargos Mine to a Depth of 580 Metres

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Monday, September 18, 2023

Drilling at Spargos was successful in extending high grade mineralization up to 140 metres below current drilling to 580 metres below surface.

Key Points: 
  • Drilling at Spargos was successful in extending high grade mineralization up to 140 metres below current drilling to 580 metres below surface.
  • A core focus of our 2023 drilling program is upgrading portions of our large Inferred Mineral Resource base.
  • I am also very encouraged by the results we are seeing from our infill drilling at Western Flanks and A Zone.
  • Our drilling has extended the known depth of gold mineralization by 140 metres to a depth of 580 metres below the surface, including intercepts of 6.0 g/t over 5.0 metres and 12.8 g/t over 2.1 metres.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN REVEALS HIDEAWAY BEACH, THE FIRST ADULTS-ONLY ESCAPE ON PERFECT DAY AT COCOCAY

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

MIAMI, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dialing up the perfect at the one-of-a-kind Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, Royal Caribbean International reveals the first look at the private island's first adults-only escape – Hideaway Beach. The beachfront paradise, set to open in January 2024 with the debut of the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, is an all-day experience complete with a private beach and pools, new dedicated spots for drinks and bites, exclusive cabanas, live music and more. Vacationers can be the first to book their adults-only experience beginning today at www.RoyalCaribbean.com/Hideaway-Beach.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dialing up the perfect at the one-of-a-kind Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, Royal Caribbean International reveals the first look at the private island's first adults-only escape – Hideaway Beach .
  • "Hideaway Beach is a completely new vibe and experience that vacationers are looking for on Perfect Day at CocoCay.
  • Tucked away on the northwest beach of Perfect Day at CocoCay, Hideaway Beach packs the best of a tropical getaway.
  • More details on the new Hideaway Beach and Perfect Day at CocoCay are available here .

ROYAL CARIBBEAN REVEALS HIDEAWAY BEACH, THE FIRST ADULTS-ONLY ESCAPE ON PERFECT DAY AT COCOCAY

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 14, 2023

MIAMI, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dialing up the perfect at the one-of-a-kind Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, Royal Caribbean International reveals the first look at the private island's first adults-only escape – Hideaway Beach. The beachfront paradise, set to open in January 2024 with the debut of the highly anticipated Icon of the Seas, is an all-day experience complete with a private beach and pools, new dedicated spots for drinks and bites, exclusive cabanas, live music and more. Vacationers can be the first to book their adults-only experience beginning today at www.RoyalCaribbean.com/Hideaway-Beach.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dialing up the perfect at the one-of-a-kind Perfect Day at CocoCay in The Bahamas, Royal Caribbean International reveals the first look at the private island's first adults-only escape – Hideaway Beach .
  • "Hideaway Beach is a completely new vibe and experience that vacationers are looking for on Perfect Day at CocoCay.
  • Tucked away on the northwest beach of Perfect Day at CocoCay, Hideaway Beach packs the best of a tropical getaway.
  • More details on the new Hideaway Beach and Perfect Day at CocoCay are available here .