Biosecurity for High-Density Arrays
More Nodes = More Cleaning
Cleaning plans need attention before installation if sites are:
- silty or clay soil
- a known infection risk (farms, etc.)
- scheduled for >5 retrievals per team, per day.
Interim Solution (Australia)
For now, we recommend using disposable barrier bags if standard cleaning methods will be impractical. Nodes are installed inside bags to stop dirt getting into crevices. We've seen good results with 10-15um plastics (the type used for produce).
We can help you check for suppliers that:
- comply with state and federal regulations
- perform effectively
- biodegrade completely in landfill.
| Source material | Barrier bag type | Compliance | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrochemical | Oxo-degradable | ð«AU, NZ. | ð« |
Petrochemical | Landfill-biodegradable (ASTM D5511, ISO 15985) | â ACT, NSW, NT, TAS, VIC. | â |
Plant-based | Home compostable (AS 5810) | â ACT, NSW, NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA. | ð« |
Plant-based | Industrially compostable (AS 4736) | â ACT, NSW, NT, SA, TAS, VIC, WA. | TBD |
Plant-based | Bioplastic | â ACT, NSW, NT, TAS, VIC. | TBD |
References
- Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO), 2023. "Australia and New Zealand Single-Use Plastic Bans"
- Government of South Australia, n.d (retrieved Jan 2024). "Replace the Waste: Planned Bans 2024"
- Manatū MŠTe Taiao. "Compostable products: Ministry for the Environment position statement"
- Manatū MŠTe Taiao | Ministry for the Environment. "Guidance on single-use plastic products banned or phased out from July 2023"
- NSW EPA, 2023. "Plastics Ban Guidance"
- Queensland Government, n.d (retrieved Jan 2024). "Queenslandâs five-year roadmap for action on single-use plastic items"
- VIC.GOV.AU, 2023. "Single-use plastics ban"
- WA.gov.au, Jan 2024. "Western Australiaâs Plan for Plastics Stage 2"
A BD3C5 node installed in the ground, ready to activate and cover. The node is inside a 10um plastic bag for efficient clean-up