Reflecting on their business heritage on the banks of Lake Charlevoix, Michigan, and company values that encompass the protection of their community, environment, and waterways – the origins of EJ in the Asia Pacific region are apparent in their local approach to sustainability. “The original foundry was started in 1883, surrounded by lakes, fishing, and natural forest. We have well-understood corporate values and two of them are environmental responsibility & community involvement. These strong values carried over into the Australian business,” says Simon Bottomley, the Regional Directo ..read more

‘Kayaking the Sickest Urban River in Australia’ is the latest video by Australian adventurer and environmental advocate Beau Miles. Highlighting the urban pollutants entering the Cooks River in Sydney, the production is an inspiring but heart-breaking exposé that links the modern health of the river to its treatment since early settlement. Accordingly, the current condition of the Cooks River acts as an uncomfortable symbol of how our society has viewed Australia’s natural assets, and the consequences this has wrought. Navigating the treacherous urban environment, and its corridors of wastew ..read more

Car emissions are not limited to exhaust fumes that contribute to air pollution. They can also leak automotive fluid and release heavy metals that can contribute to stormwater pollution, contaminating local waterways. In this article, we’ll talk about the effects of car emissions as stormwater contaminants and what we can do to prevent them from becoming a source of pollution. Transmission fluid leak What Car Emissions Find their way into Stormwater? Vehicle exhaust can release heavy metals such as arsenic, mercury, and selenium as a result of fuel combustion, according to a 2012 Euro ..read more

Commercial chemicals, particularly those designed to kill weeds and bugs often don’t discriminate. Finding their way into our water networks through absorption and runoff, they are a primary contaminant. Chemicals and pesticides make water unsuitable for human and animal consumption, and for agricultural use. In this article we’ll talk about how commercial chemicals are transported by stormwater and what we can do to prevent them from polluting our waterways. Chemicals from industrial wastewater include arsenic, cadmium, chromium, mercury, lead How Common Chemicals Become Stormwater Pollutant ..read more

8 million tonnes of plastic pollution enter our waterways and oceans each year, and stormwater conveys approximately 80% of this plastic waste. At this current rate ocean plastic pollution will triple by 2040—reaching about 29 million tonnes of marine plastic per year. What effect will this have on our environment, wildlife, and human health? In this article, we will explore the consequences of plastic pollution that we’re already observing today. How Plastics Become a Major Stormwater Pollutant Land-based plastics that are incorrectly disposed of and left littered on our streets end ..read more

Thanking our Stormwater Community Stormwater Shepherds would like to thank all our partners, Zero Pollution Supporters & Ambassadors, and the SWS community for an amazing 2022. Throughout the year, we have contributed to cleaner waterways, reducing plastic pollution, and helping our communities learn about stormwater. We rely on support from our community, and your help is a vital part of creating a sustainable, greener future for our waterways. Together, we can protect our community & local environment by stopping plastic and urban pollution at the source – the home, the business ..read more

‘Kayaking the Sickest Urban River in Australia’ is the latest video by Australian adventurer and environmental advocate Beau Miles. Highlighting the urban pollutants entering the Cooks River in Sydney, the production is an inspiring but heart-breaking exposé that links the modern health of the river to its treatment since early settlement. Accordingly, the current condition of the Cooks River acts as an uncomfortable symbol of how our society has viewed Australia’s natural assets, and the consequences this has wrought. Navigating the treacherous urban environment, and its corridors of wastew ..read more

Car emissions are not limited to exhaust fumes that contribute to air pollution. They can also leak automotive fluid and release heavy metals that can contribute to stormwater pollution, contaminating local waterways. In this article, we’ll talk about the effects of car emissions as stormwater contaminants and what we can do to prevent them from becoming a source of pollution. Transmission fluid leak What Car Emissions Find their way into Stormwater? Vehicle exhaust can release heavy metals such as arsenic, mercury, and selenium as a result of fuel combustion, according to a 2012 Euro ..read more

Commercial chemicals, particularly those designed to kill weeds and bugs often don’t discriminate. Finding their way into our water networks through absorption and runoff, they are a primary contaminant. Chemicals and pesticides make water unsuitable for human and animal consumption, and for agricultural use. In this article we’ll talk about how commercial chemicals are transported by stormwater and what we can do to prevent them from polluting our waterways. Chemicals from industrial wastewater include arsenic, cadmium, chromium, mercury, lead How Common Chemicals Become Stormwater Pollutant ..read more

8 million tonnes of plastic pollution enter our waterways and oceans each year, and stormwater conveys approximately 80% of this plastic waste. At this current rate ocean plastic pollution will triple by 2040—reaching about 29 million tonnes of marine plastic per year. What effect will this have on our environment, wildlife, and human health? In this article, we will explore the consequences of plastic pollution that we’re already observing today. How Plastics Become a Major Stormwater Pollutant Land-based plastics that are incorrectly disposed of and left littered on our streets end ..read more