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Aluminium alloys have undergone a dramatic transformation in areas of extrusion, machining, welding, heat treatment, structural changes, created by ultra fine particles and enhanced corrosion resistance. Hence, these alloys have made rapid gains in European automotive and space industry. These developments have been described by experts in the book with new data and attractive graphics. The effect of processing parameters, including welding and deep rolling on their performance have been highlighted to alleviate the concerns of manufacturers and designers for new applications. The novel role of aluminum alloys in photovoltaic cells and concentrated solar power has been comprehensively described in...
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The feature of polyimides and other heterocyclic polymers are now well-established and used for long term temperature durability in the range of 250 - 350'C. This book will review synthesis, mechanisms, ultimate properties, physico-chemical properties, processing and applications of such high performance materials needed in advanced technologies. It presents interdisciplinary papers on the state of knowledge of each topic under consideration through a combination of overviews and original unpublished research. The volume contains eleven chapters divided into three sections: Chemistry; Chemical and Physical Properties; and Applications....
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Certifying organisations inspect operators annually to ensure they comply with the National
Standard. They are also authorised to issue organic produce certificates on behalf of the
Australian Government.
An AQIS-approved organic certifying organisation must undergo an annual audit of its
documented system. AQIS also audits the inspection system of certifying organisations
at various organic farms, processors, wholesalers and exporters.
AQIS and industry has established Administrative Arrangements outlining the administrative
policies and operational procedures for certifying organisations. These arrangements cover
requirements including objectivity and integrity, structure and training, sanctions and
penalties, inspection and certification and export requirements....
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Ian and Jane Campbell of Barambah Organics near Murgon in Queensland produce,
process and market certified organic milk. Their movement into organic production
was born from a long family interest in sustainable agriculture and the need to create
a point of difference for their products.
“Customers are often surprised by the unique taste of our milk. It comes from
a balanced and healthy diet for the cows on our chemical-free broadacre pastures,”
said Ian.
Soil health and weed control are important considerations and are carefully managed
with compost manures and lime. Being organic also means that cows are treated
only with natural remedies such as homeopathy and minerals...
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Ian and Jane also became involved in processing and marketing their own products
about five years ago. They found that there is a lot to learn about running a paddock-
to-plate supply chain, including hiring staff and building strategic partnerships.
Employment problems, particularly recruiting and training the right people, proved to
be a significant issue for the business. Barambah Organics’ much larger involvement
across the supply chain meant the business required a new range of skills and people
with expertise in milk processing and financial management, as well as traditional
farm management. ...
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Data on organic production was obtained from two sources. As a first step data was gathered
from organic certifying organisations. The National Association for Sustainable Agriculture
Australia, Biological Farmers of Australia/Australian Certified Organic, Tasmanian Organic-
Dynamic Producers and Safe Food Production Queensland provided data.
The data gathered from certifiers has a number of limitations. Firstly, only the certifying
organisations that charge a levy based on sales were able to supply data on farm production.
The data that was provided is not consistent and often incomplete. In addition, the data
does not take into account any products not sold under a certifying organisation’s label.
Any producers who were...
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A detailed account of the field history, farm
maps, crop rotations, and a comprehensive plan
of operation for following organic protocols
need to be incorporated into the plan. All fields,
greenhouses, storage areas, warehouses, and
processing facilities used in organic production
must be discussed in the OSP. Growers with split
operations (organic and conventional production
on the same farm) need to include information on
how they plan to prevent commingling of the two
systems. They must also identify how equipment
used in both organic and conventional production
will be cleaned and managed prior to use on
organic...
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Globally, the market for organic food products doubled between 2002 and 2007, to more
than $46 billion (USD) [2,3], with North America representing one of the fastest growing markets in
the sector. Canadian sales of organic products exceeded an estimated $1 billion in 2006 [4]. In 2009,
Canada enacted new federal regulations for organic production, requiring mandatory certification to a
revised national standard for all products represented as organic in inter-provincial or international
trade. These regulations replace a previously voluntary certification process and address issues of
regulatory equivalency between major trading partners. ...
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The number of certified organic farms in Canada has also been on the rise, increasing 60%
between 2001 and 2006. In 2006, there were about 3,500 certified organic farms, representing 1.5% of
all farms in Canada [6]. Nearly half (45%) of these farms are situated in the Prairie Provinces, with
Saskatchewan accounting for about one-third of the nationwide total. Like their conventional
counterparts, most (95%) organic producers on the Prairies are engaged in the production of hay or
field crops, primarily wheat and barley, but also including a variety of other grains, pulses....
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Despite the steady growth in the organic sector in recent years, it remains a fledgling research area,
particularly in Western Canada. Most of the information on the benefits and impacts of organic
agriculture is based on research from Europe, and there has been comparatively little research focused
on the contribution of organic production to sustainable agriculture in the Canadian context. While
many recognize the intuitive appeal of organic agriculture as a low-input, holistic alternative to
conventional production systems, serious questions remain about its long-term sustainability. ...
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In the
Canadian Prairies, there is particular concern about the depletion of soil phosphorous from organic
grain production [7], and the long-term impacts of tillage practices employed by organic producers [8].
Grain yields under organic management are, on average, lower than under conventional management,
and it has been suggested that the yield deficit is more severe on the Canadian Prairies than some other
regions [9]. Even where yields are similar, reliance on rotational strategies over synthetic fertilizers to
maintain soil nutrients may place a further constraint on the overall productivity of organic cash
crops [10]. Conversely, some studies...
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These guidelines address methods for: (1) handling of samples as intact soil cores; (2)
preserving samples; (3) storing samples in hermetically sealed containers; and (4)
minimizing analyte losses due to direct volatilization (both in the field and the
laboratory) and biodegradation. Region 9 believes that following these guidelines is
an important part of ensuring that accurate concentrations of VOCs are measured.
Therefore, the procedures by which data are generated for or by Region 9 should
follow project and/or program specific methods for field sample collection and
laboratory sample handling which adhere to these guidelines. Specific procedures
should...
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EPA Region 9 has developed technical guidelines to help ensure that sampling and
analyzing for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in soil and solid matrices are
conducted in a manner that achieves accurate, technically defensible data. Region 9’s
guidelines, which are intended to apply whenever VOC sampling in and analysis of
soil and solid matrices are conducted, are consistent with United States
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Office of Solid Waste test methods.
These are included as part of a compendium of over 200 documents in “Test Methods
for Evaluating Solid Wastes and Physical/Chemical Methods, SW-846” (hereafter
“SW-846”), which...
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To help ensure accurate measurements, Region 9 recommends that these guidelines
be followed whenever VOCs in soil or other solid matrices are sampled and analyzed.
These guidelines address methods for: (1) handling of samples as intact soil cores; (2)
preserving samples; (3) storing samples in hermetically sealed containers; and (4)
minimizing analyte losses due to direct volatilization (both in the field and the
laboratory) and biodegradation. Region 9 believes that following these guidelines is a
scientifically important part of ensuring that accurate concentrations of VOCs are
measured. Therefore, the procedures by which data are generated for or...
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However, these guidelines do not address the impact of drilling techniques on the
collection of a representative VOC sample. Therefore, site/program QAPPs and SAPs
should address the impact of all collection techniques on sample integrity and select
those appropriate for the project data quality objectives (DQOs). Potential VOC
losses due to drilling techniques include, but are not limited to: sample compression
and loss of pore space; introduction of air into the sample matrix; mechanical heat
introduced in the drilling process; and volatilization from prolonged periods in a non-
hermetically sealed sampling apparatus. ...
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Further, solid matrices that are not amenable to the use of a coring technique should
be collected in such a way as to preserve their integrity. Transferring of these solids
with spatulas or similar devices into sampling containers is discouraged as this
disrupts the sample pore spaces and greatly increases the sample surface area
available for volatilization. For soil piles, fresh (unexposed), soil at an adequate depth
(representative of concentrations from the interior of the pile) should be sampled.
Gravel or concrete samples may need to be manually transferred into VOC sampling
containers quickly and in a condition and...
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Soil samples stored in sealed vials have been shown to undergo significant
biodegradation over time periods greater than 48 hours. Holding time guidelines for
VOCs are given in SW846, Method 5035A, Appendix A, Table A.1 “Recommended
VOC Sample Preservation Techniques and Holding Times.” The holding time for
preserved soil samples should be interpreted as 14 days from the time of sample
collection (stored at 4±2o
C). Due to potential biodegradation, samples stored in sealed
containers, but not chemically preserved, should not be stored for more than 48 hours
prior to analysis or chemical preservation. ...
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Care should be taken in choosing preservatives. For example, Method 5035 notes
that, “Soil samples that contain carbonate minerals (either from natural sources or
applied as an amendment) may effervesce upon contact with the acidic preservative
solution in the low concentration sample vial.” Therefore, calcareous soils that
effervesce on contact with the preservative solution, which is intended for low-level
samples, should be preserved using an alternative technique.
As an alternative to chemical preservatives, several studies have shown that freezing
of unpreserved soils, at -7 o
C or less, is an effective means of slowing the
biodegradation process. ...
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Addition of Surrogates and Matrix Spiking Compounds in the Field: It is best to
add analytical surrogate and matrix spiking compounds into soils prior to sample
extraction, using water or a solvent. Method 5035A does not incorporate the addition
of these compounds prior to extraction in the field. Because this is an important
control check on the analytical process, it may be appropriate to incorporate a
procedure which adds surrogate and/or matrix spiking compounds prior to extraction
for some project/program DQOs. This procedure should be implemented in
consultation with the analytical laboratory.
Soil Gas: These guidelines are not...
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In some countries and regions regulations have been introduced
with the aim of restricting the use of hazardous substances in these
products, and the management of e-waste at the products end of life.
However, no such regulations exist in many of the countries in which
where products are manufactured, used and disposed of.
Furthermore, even where they apply, regulations do not control
all hazardous chemicals and materials that are used in newly
manufactured products, nor fully address the management of e-
waste. Even in the EU, where some of the more stringent regulations
apply, as much as 75% of generated e-waste is unaccounted for.
There is evidence...
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This study, the first to investigate workplace contamination in areas
in Ghana where e-waste recycling and disposal is carried out,
focussed on the main centre for this type of work, at the
Agbogbloshie scrap market in Ghana’s capital, Accra. One of the
numerous similar, though far smaller, operations that take place
throughout Ghana was also investigated, at the location of a scrap
dealer in Korforidua, a smaller city to the north of Accra. At these
workshops, e-waste is recycled in a crude way, primarily involving
manual disassembly and open burning to isolate copper from
plastics. Much of the work is carried out by children, commonly...
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Severe chemical contamination was found in ash contaminated
soil samples from open burning sites at both Agbogbloshie and
Korforidua, as well as in sediment from a shallow lagoon at the
Agbogbloshie site. Most samples contained numerous toxic and
persistent organic chemical pollutants, as well as very high levels of
many toxic metals, the majority of which are either known to be used
in electronic devices, or are likely to be formed during the open-
burning of materials used in such devices. The nature and extent of
chemical contamination found at these sites in Ghana were similar to
those previously reported for e-waste open burning sites in...
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At the open burning sites, some metals were present at
concentrations over one hundred times typical background levels
for soils, including lead, a highly toxic metal. High levels of other
toxic metals, including cadmium and antimony, were also present.
Numerous classes of organic chemicals were also present in one or
more of the samples, including many halogenated (chlorinated or
brominated) chemicals. Many of the compounds identified are
intentionally used in electronic devices. These included phthalates,
widely used as plasticisers in flexible plastics such as PVC,
polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and triphenyl phosphate
(TPP) both used as flame retardants, and polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs) , long banned from...
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Two samples were also analysed for polychlorinated dioxins and
furans (PCDD/Fs), a class of chemical that can be formed during the
combustion of materials present in e-waste. Soil from an open
burning site was moderately contaminated, while sediment from the
Agbogbloshie lagoon contained a very high level of these highly toxic,
highly persistent and bioaccumulative chemicals, at a level just below
the threshold defined as being indicative of serious contamination for
sediments in the Netherlands.
Though this study did not attempt to quantify damage caused to the
environment or human health, the results do indicate that the
exposure of workers and bystanders to hazardous chemicals may be
substantial. In...
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Demand for organically produced food products is increasing rapidly in North
America, driven by a perception that organic agriculture results in fewer negative
environmental impacts and yields greater benefits for human health than conventional
systems. Despite the increasing interest in organic grain production on the Canadian
Prairies, a number of challenges remain to be addressed to ensure its long-term
sustainability. In this review, we summarize Western Canadian research into organic crop
production and evaluate its agronomic, environmental, and economic sustainability. ...
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Worldwide consumption of organic products has
experienced tremendous growth, often surpassing
the U.S. figures of 20 percent annual gain. Much of
the increase in worldwide consumption has been
fueled by consumers’ demand for GMO-free
products. Because GMOs are disallowed in organic
production and processing, organic products auto-
matically are designated as GMO-free at the
marketplace. European consumers have led the
demand for organic products, particularly in coun-
tries such as the Netherlands, Italy, and Austria.
Two percent of all German farmland, four percent of
Italian farmland, and 10 percent of Austrian farm-
land is managed organically. Prince Charles of
England has developed a model organic farm and
has established a system of government support for
farmers...
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This module is the eighth in a series of Extension materials
designed to provide Extension agents, Certified Crop Advisers
(CCAs), consultants, and producers with pertinent information on
nutrient management issues. To make the learning ‘active,’ and
to provide credits to Certified Crop Advisers, a quiz accompanies
this module. In addition, realizing that there are many other good
information sources, including previously developed Extension
materials, books, web sites, and professionals in the field, we
have provided a list of additional resources and contacts for those
wanting more in-depth information about soil pH and organic
matter. This module covers the following Rocky...
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In modifying soil pH, the addition of
amendments, fertilizers, tillage practices,
soil organic matter levels, and drainage
should all be considered. A common
amendment used to acidify alkaline soils is
sulfur (S) (Slaton et al., 2001). Elemental
sulfur (S0
) is oxidized by microbes to
produce sulfate (SO4
2-
) and H+, causing
a lower pH. Ferrous sulfate (FeSO4
) and
aluminum sulfate (Al
2
(SO4
)3
) can also
be used to lower pH, not due to SO4
, but
because of the addition of acidic cations
(Fe2+, Al
3+) (see Q & A #1). Application rates
for these amendments will vary depending
upon product properties (particle size,
oxidation...
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Using chemical ionization mass spectrometry and photo-
acoustic spectroscopy, we analysed the evolution of vola-
tile organic compounds (VOCs) and other trace gases dur-
ing an approximately one-week measurement period each
in a pigsty and a sheep shed at the Federal Agricultural
Research Centre (FAL) in Mariensee, Germany. When ac-
tivities in the sheep shed were most intense during feeding
hours and manure removal, concentration surges of VOCs
were observed, which strongly correlated with methane
and ammonia levels. Immediately after this disturbance,
especially the manure removal, which lasted for about
30 minutes, the short-term concentration spikes decayed
exponentially as a result of dilution of...
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