SESL Australia has recently undertaken an experimental trial on a recyclable construction material which appears to improve air quality. Durra Panel is a building material made from reclaimed, compressed, and thermally treated waste straw. They are used as structural and insultation components in ceilings and walls. Our client approached us wanting to know whether the panels had any benefits in terms of air quality and SESL Australia’s R&D team got to work! Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)...

SESL is pleased to share that our Soil Science Manager, Owen Guy , will be awarded the NSW Soil Science Australia Consultant Award this May. The award recognises Owen’s contribution to soil science, particularly his work on the Western Sydney Airport landscaping project. As part of the event, Owen will present on his work on the Western Sydney Airport landscaping project . His presentation will explore the detailed soil investigations undertaken to ensure the site can support both...

Growers of all kinds encounter plant problems. Horticulturists, agronomists, floriculturists, landscapers and home gardeners alike, will have experienced plant problems that are not just puzzling but can be costly. Some problems caused by pests for example can be relatively simple to identify because you can often see them or the tell-tale damage they leave behind (think half-eaten fruits by possums or large holes in leaves from hungry caterpillars). Soil moisture problems (both excess and...