Field Trips Field Trips – Thursday 9th August   Dulux, Hutt Park Road, Gracefield. The site has recently undergone a $26M upgrade with the plant now specialising in water based paint production. There has also been significant investment in automated storm-water control and monitoring infrastructure in an effort to ensure that no contaminants are discharged to the nearby Waiwhetu stream.   Unilever, Jackson Street, Petone. Primarily a powders production plant nowadays, however there are a range of waststream issues with a strong commitment to reuse of washings or waste materials (including Sodium Sulphate rich waste from another manufacturer). Discharges to sewer and to stormwater are actively managed, monitored and controlled.   Transpacific Technical Services, Port Road, Seaview. A sizeable waste treatment plant dealing with a wide range of wastes from the lower North Island including solvents, acids, alkalis, grease trap wastes, pharmaceutical wastes and much more. Multiple treatment options exist on site and recently there has been major investment in new plant for handling and processing wastes.   Our Sponsors Gold Sponsors Bronze Sponsors Dinner Sponsors Satchel Sponsor