Supporting Sustainability & Improving Environmental Performance

Brazil Clean is committed to sustainability, both in onsite job delivery and at a practical "grass roots" level in operations. Clean, Green and Safe. The company understands and fulfil its statutory environmental obligations through actions to control any potential damage, harm or threats to the environment. Employees and subcontractors are inducted and trained to understand their environmental accountabilities, as well as the simple practical approaches to support sustainability. This includes; reduction in energy and water consumption, the elimination of toxic products, reduced use of non-renewable resources, and reduction in waste.

Approach & Aims

• Reduce, reuse and recycle
• Minimise (or zero) impact on the environment
• Biodegradable, environmentally friendly products
• Considered energy use
• Renewable resources
• Reduce waste

Guidelines & Policies

• Preparation, planning and instruction
• Brazil Clean policies, systems and training are considerate of the environment
• The company references the Department of Environment and Conservation NSW (DEC) and Sydney Water for our approach to the environment, water usage and disposal
• Workers are trained in company environmental procedures

Systems & Methods

• Brazil Clean uses products which are biodegradable, to effectively clean without damaging the eco-system
• Material Safety Data sheets (MSD's) for products are reviewed and available
• The company has a Water Exemption Permit (Cleaning Contractors) and complies with the water usage guidelines, including:

• Limited water flow on high pressure water equipment
• Trigger nozzle on hand held hoses (including waterbroom)
• Precautions to keep cleaning fluids and wastewater run-off from entering into the sewer and stormwater drains
• Siltation water runoff control devices during heavy water usage