Tame Dust, Halt Erosion, Cut Costs: The Future of Unsealed Roads Is Here!

In rural communities, mining corridors, and agricultural zones, unsealed roads are the arteries of industry and connectivity. But with them come challenges: clouds of dust, relentless erosion, and skyrocketing maintenance costs. Enter ANOGUARD SOIL BINDER—a revolutionary polymer-based solution that transforms unsealed roads from liabilities into long-lasting, high-performance assets.

The Problem with Traditional Methods

Gravel roads and chemical binders offer only temporary fixes. Water trucks work overtime, regrading is frequent, and communities endure dust that harms health, visibility, and crops. Worst of all, these methods are expensive and often environmentally questionable.

The ANOGUARD Advantage

ANOGUARD is not just another dust suppressant—it's a soil-binding system designed for performance and sustainability:

• ✅ Eco-information– Bfoiodegradable, non-toxic, and free from harmful pollutants.

• ✅ Versatile Appearance – Available in clear or camouflage green.

• ✅ Long-Lasting – One application lasts up to 12 months—far outlasting chlorides and water treatments.

• ✅ Heavy-Duty – Handles everything from bicycles to 240-tonne haul trucks.

How It Works

This next-generation liquid polymer penetrates up to 10 cm into the soil and forms a cross-linked matrix that locks particles together. Within hours, it cures into a durable, flexible microfilm that allows natural moisture exchange while halting erosion and eliminating dust.

• Standard Dilution: 1:9 (polymer to water)

• High Traffic Areas: Use 1:3 for increased durability

• Application Tools: Water trucks, boom sprayers, or agricultural rigs

Proven Results in the Field

In Western Australia, a mining operation applied ANOGUARD to a 15 km haul road plagued by dust and washouts. Within two days:

• 🚫 Dust was cut by 95%

• 🚛 Regrading needs dropped by 80%

• 💰 Saved over $45,000 in maintenance costs

• 💬 “Even after monsoon rains, the road held firm.” – Site Manager

More Than Just Roads

ANOGUARD also neutralises odours near landfills and farms, preventing ammonia and H₂S from escaping into the air—a bonus benefit for sites near sensitive receptors.

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ANOGUARD vs. the Rest

Feature	Traditional Gravel	Chemical Binders	ANOGUARD
Dust Control	Temporary	Moderate	✅ Long-Term
Erosion Resistance	Low	Medium	✅ High
Environmental Impact	🚫 High	⚠️ Toxic runoff	✅ Zero Toxicity
Cost Over 12 Months	$$$$	$$$	✅ $

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Protect Roads. Preserve Nature. Save Budgets.

ANOGUARD SOIL BINDER redefines road maintenance—combining science, sustainability, and savings. Whether you're responsible for a remote mine access route or a rural council road, ANOGUARD offers the peace of mind that only long-term, eco-safe solutions can deliver.

📞 Contact Us: +61 (02) 9700 1222
📧 Email: technical@anotec.com.au
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From Statutory Nuisance to Sustainable Solutions: How Councils and Innovators Like Anotec Tackle Odour Complaints

 

Summary
Every year UK councils receive thousands of complaints about nuisance smells. While Environmental Protection Act powers demand formal investigations and abatement notices, emerging technologies—such as Anotec’s molecular-neutralisation platform—offer operators a proactive, planet-first route to compliance and community harmony.

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1. When Does a Smell Become a Statutory Nuisance?

Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 UK, a smell is actionable when it:

• Unreasonably and substantially interferes with the use or enjoyment of homes or workplaces, or
• Injures health or is likely to injure health.

Councils must investigate complaints about smells from industrial, trade and business premises. If they conclude a statutory nuisance exists, an abatement notice is served, requiring the responsible party to stop or restrict the odour.

⚠️ Residential premises are exempt from this regime; local authorities rely on other powers for neighbour disputes.

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2. Typical Sources of Odour Complaints

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Sector	Common Cause
Agriculture	Slurry or sludge spreading
Wastewater	Sewage treatment works, pumping stations
Food & Beverage	Poorly ventilated commercial kitchens
Livestock	Poultry sheds, abattoirs, rendering plants
Light Industry	Solvent use in garages, paint shops
Accidents	Unplanned chemical spills

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3. How Councils Assess Nuisance Smells

Because “smell” is subjective, councils use a multi-factor test:

• Location & character of the neighbourhood
• Number of residents affected
• Frequency, duration and offensiveness
• Impact on quality of life (e.g., people stop using gardens)
• Wind direction and weather

Human “sniffers”—typically two officers—record:

• Strength, character (“fishy”, “fruity”), recognisability
• Emission rate and detectability over time

Councils may also request smell diaries from residents to corroborate findings.

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4. Special Rules for Industrial & Trade Premises

If a business can demonstrate “best practicable means” (BPM) have been used to prevent or minimise odour, it may:

• Appeal an abatement notice, or
• Use BPM as a defence in prosecution.

This is where advanced odour-control technology becomes a strategic compliance tool rather than a cosmetic fix.

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5. The Environmental Permit Overlay

The Environment Agency (EA) regulates larger facilities via environmental permits. Councils must coordinate with the EA to avoid double jeopardy—penalising operators twice for the same emission event.

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6. Anotec Environmental: Next-Generation Odour Control

Anotec bridges the gap between regulatory requirement and operational reality. Instead of masking odours, their proprietary chemistry neutralises malodorous molecules at the source, converting them into harmless by-products (H₂O and CO₂).

6.1 Core Technologies

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Product	Phase	Target Application
ANOTEC 0307	Liquid & vapour	Stack emissions, open tanks, general air-space treatment
PRO5L WP	Water-phase	Organic waste on floors, drains, rendering pits

6.2 Four-Step Methodology

1. Diagnose
   Advanced analytics pinpoint the exact chemical fingerprint of the odour.
2. Deploy
   Tailored atomisation or dosing systems deliver treatment with precision.
3. Eliminate
   Malodours are permanently neutralised—no perfumes, no rebound.
4. Maintain
   Ongoing monitoring and adjustment secure long-term compliance.

6.3 Sustainability Credentials

• Non-toxic, biodegradable formulations
• Safe for human and animal health
• Member of ALGA (Australian Land & Groundwater Association)

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7. Practical Integration with Council Processes

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Council Requirement	Anotec Solution
Demonstrate BPM	Time-stamped data showing >90 % odour reduction
Respond to abatement notice	Rapid deployment within 48 h; compliance report submitted to Environmental Health Officer
EA permit conditions	Continuous dosing systems with telemetry for audit trail

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8. Key Takeaways for Operators & Developers

1. Don’t wait for the knock on the door. Proactive odour management reduces the likelihood of formal investigations.
2. Evidence is king. Maintain records of monitoring, maintenance and odour-control efficacy.
3. Choose science over scent. Masking fragrances can exacerbate complaints; molecular neutralisation aligns with statutory guidance.
4. Collaborate early. Engage councils, EA and technology partners at the planning stage to design out odour risk.

   

   
   

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Ready to move from nuisance to neutral?
Explore Anotec’s industry-specific case studies and request a site-specific odour-management plan at anotec.com.au.