Recycled Plastics & Landfill-Biodegradable Plastics

Add sustainability to your monitoring well installations, and reduce your plastic waste footprint during sampling events by using these innovative products. Our range includes recycled plastic well covers & caps, and single-use disposable products made to be landfill-biodegradable such as tubing, bailers, filters, and bladders. This range of products is really what sets FieldTech Solutions apart, and has resulted in government awards for innovation and sustainability.

  • A better designed well cover using recycled plastic for sustainability The Nondo Eco 180 well cover is designed with sustainability in mind. The reuse of current resources and the conservation of our future resources are fundamental to all our design concepts where practical. The Nondo Eco 180 is made entirely from recycled plastic and has been tested to meet load bearing requirements for traffic suitability for Australian Standard AS3996 Class D.
    • One piece gasket seals both the lid and around bolt holes heads to prevent surface water ingress, and completely seals the well
    • 2 stainless steel bolts, counter sunk with 8mm hex for secure lid clamp down
    • 180mm diameter OD, large 146mm ID, 122mm between bolt holes
    • High strength recycled plastic (HDPE & Delrin) is resistant to petroleum products
    • Unlike steel, recycled plastic will never rust
    • Lower cost than traditional cast iron covers
    • Light weight only 1.2kg but rated for heavy trucks
    • Load tested to AS3996 Class D traffic rating
    • Ideal for 50mm monitoring wells
    • The all recycled plastic Eco180 will never rust leaving your installation work always looking good
    • No more finger crushing under heavy lids, the Eco180 lid is lightweight with no sharp edges
  • Is sampling groundwater responsibly important to your business? ...then switch to 'BioTubing'. Our landfill-biodegradable tubing helps minimise plastic waste build-up in our landfills. BioTubing is made from landfill-biodegradable* LDPE (low density polyethylene) or HDPE (high density polyethylene), and will only start to biodegrade once in a microbe rich environment such as a landfill. It does not require high oxygen or temperature to biodegrade such as in a commercial compost. BioTubing enables you to achieve high sampling integrity plus operate more sustainably. Bonded Tubing for Low-Flow Sampling Our bonded tubing has the 1/4″ and 3/8″ tubes bonded together with a thin bridge and conveniently packaged on a 100m spool. The air and water lines have been bonded during the extrusion (manufacturing) process, and can be separated easily in the field to connect to a pump and controller fittings. It is recommended to scrape the bonding bridge clean with a knife to ensure a perfect seal. Many people prefer using bonded tubing as it can simplify pump deplyment and handling, and it can reduce the possibility of getting pumps stuck. The easiest way to manage your bonded tubing during pump depolyment, sampling, and storage, is by using the Rapid Reel tubing dispenser. Ultra-Clean BioTubing Our BioTubing has been independently tested for any leaching of 58 VOCs and 101 SVOCs.  The VOCs were tested using USEPA 8260B process and the semi VOCs via USEPA 8270. After tumbling for 18 hours the tubing showed 'non detect' on all the compounds analysed for. These compounds included Phthalates and PAHs. Data available on request. Waste Plastic Facts
    • In Australia alone over 1.5 million tons of plastic waste is disposed of each year, approximately 30 million tons in the USA, and about 5 million tons in the UK
    • Unfortunately most of this goes to landfill with only a small percentage being recycled
    • The use of plastic in western Europe and Australia is growing by about 4% each year
    • Plastic can take up to 500 years to decompose
    • Nearly every piece of plastic ever made still exists today
    • By using BioTubing and other landfill-biodegradable products you are helping to reduce the amount of plastic waste build-up in our landfills
    *Biodegradation has been verified by independent laboratory using ASTM D5511 for anaerobic landfill conditions. Independent laboratory testing confirms that our BioTubing is PFC/PFAS-free, based on analysis for 28 different PFCs at extremely low detection limits. For sampling on PFAS sites HDPE tubing is often prefered. HDPE tubing is available in 1/4", 3/8", and 5/8" OD sizes. Click the 'Ordering Information' tab to see all available options for BioTubing.
  • The BioBailerTM is a quick and easy way to sample groundwater. Simply lower the bailer into your well and it fills with water as it submerses. When you pull up to retrieve the bailer the check-valve closes, trapping approximately 1L of water inside. BioBailersTM are made from landfill-biodegradable* PVC, and will only start to biodegrade once in a microbe rich environment such as a landfill. They do not require high oxygen or temperature to biodegrade such as in a commercial compost. Achieve the same groundwater sampling integrity as non-biodegradable bailers but more responsibly.
    Need to sample LNAPL / PSH? The easiest and most cost effective way is with the Hydrocarbon only or HC BioBailers. HC BioBailersTM allow you to collect floating LNAPL / PSH from a well, without collecting water. The ball valve is denser than LNAPL but lighter than water so it pushes water out of the bailer while keeping the LNAPL. These bailers also have a wider mouth than regular bailers, allowing you to collect more LNAPL with each bail. Like all BiobailersTM they are landfill-biodegradable.
  • The AquaPore inline filter is the world's first biodegradable filter capsule. Having the same special patented additive as all our other landfill biodegradable products, the AquaPore filter is a disposable plastic filter which will biodegrade when discarded to a landfill. It is especially convenient when used with low-flow groundwater sampling but can also easily be used with a bailer, or with a filter flask for surface water filtering. All AquaPore filters now come with a threaded barb adapter to allow easy connection to your low-flow discharge line (3/8" OD). The AquaPore 800 biodegradable filter has a huge 800cm2 capacity to handle water with high turbidity, while the AquaPore 500 has a 500cm2 capacity for medium turbidity. Both filters have the same proprietary additive we use in our other biodegradable products to make them landfill biodegradable. It has been designed specifically for the preparation of groundwater samples for dissolved metals analysis and for filtering large volumes of turbid groundwater. The AquaPore filter has been lab tested and rinsate verified for 66 trace elements complying with ANZECC recommendations.
  • Low-Flow Sampling has been the preferred method of choice for many years now in Australia for groundwater sampling. Now you can use disposable bladders responsibly by choosing our landfill biodegradable bladders. Fieldtech Solutions has developed landfill-biodegradable concertina style bladders, and also tube style bladders for 2 of the most popular low-flow groundwater sampling pumps. These bladders have the same biodegradable additive as our other disposable sampling products so that they will biodegrade once disposed to a landfill. *Concertina style bladders now also available in HDPE*
  • Landfill-biodegradable nitrile gloves can be recycled or disposed of in the general rubbish bin. Once disposed to landfill, biodegradation is accelerated approximately 90%+ faster conventional nitrile gloves, producing an organic matter (a natural fertiliser) and no microplastics. For further information click here.
  • These general multipurpose gloves are suitable for multiple applications and trades including gardening, parts handling and tool operations. Reduced thickness ensures optimum tactility when working on delicate projects, provides comfort and flexibility during extended wear. These reusable landfill biodegradable multipurpose gloves can be disposed of in the general rubbish bin, and once disposed to landfill, biodegradation is accelerated approximately 90% than conventional multipurpose gloves, producing an organic matter (a natural fertiliser) and no microplastics. For further information click here.  
  • Landfill-biodegradable nitrile disposable gloves that provide comfort, dexterity and protection from chemicals. Once these landfill-biodegradable nitrile gloves are disposed of to landfill, biodegradation is accelerated approximately 90%+ faster than conventional nitrile gloves, producing an organic matter (a natural fertiliser) and no microplastics. *Biodegradation has been verified by independent laboratory using ASTM D5511 for anaerobic landfill conditions.
  • Landfill-biodegradable nitrile disposable gloves that provide comfort, dexterity and protection from chemicals. *Biodegradation has been verified by independent laboratory using ASTM D5511 for anaerobic landfill conditions.
  • An environmental monitoring well cap or plug made from post-consumer recycled plastic for sustainability. The TriCap provides:
    • Strong protection for your monitoring wells
    • Self locking option with additional stainless steel security bolt, using a special key tool or allen key
    • Hanger cable holes on bottom end of shaft
    • Fully sustainable, made from recycled plastic waste
    • Wide rubber ring provides a water tight seal
    • Also available in orange
  • The TriCap-GAS has a quick connect gas fitting and dust cap installed on the top, enabling gas in the well to be monitored or sampled with a gas instrument or  suitable pump. The TriCapGas can also be locked in place with a padlock or by using a security screw or both for extra security. The TriCap has a partially hollow shaft that intersects a horizontal side hole near the bottom. This allows the well gas to be drawn in through the side hole and out the top. The side hole also serves to hang sampling or monitoring devices off the bottom of the cap while at the same time gas samples can be taken out through the shaft and out the gas quick connect fitting.
  • The WC100GAS has a quick connect gas fitting and dust cap installed on the top, enabling gas in the well to be monitored or sampled with a gas instrument or suitable pump. The WC100Gas can also be locked in place with a padlock or by using a security screw or both for extra security. It has a large wing nut, designed to make it easier to tighten or release the plug. It comes with a ring below so you can hang/attach tubing, skimmers or sleeve samplers in the well.
  • The WC25Gas has a quick connect gas fitting and dust cap installed on the top, enabling gas in the well to be monitored or sampled with a gas instrument or suitable pump.
  • The TriCap-LOG has been specifically designed for use with submersible groundwater level logging devices. Just like the TriCap-GAS, the hollow shaft intersects a horizontal side hole through the shaft near the bottom. An elbow fitting installed in the top enables the well to be vented to the atmosphere. Attach optional tubing to allow the vent port to be raised up above any surface water and prevent it from flowing into the well through the vent. A stainless spring clip is also provided for easy logger attachment. The Tricap-Log is the perfect choice for use with submersible groundwater logging devices.  It features an elbow fitting which vents the well to atmosphere, and a unique stainless spring clip for easy logger attachment. The TriCap is made from recycled plastic for sustainability and enables a groundwater monitoring well to be sealed and locked.
  • The 100mm well plug is manufactured from a recycled composite glass filled polymer that will not corrode, and is stronger than steel, pound for pound. The  center locking mechanism allows a padlock to be secured in a variety of positions, offering more flexibility in applications with limited space. Constructed of recycled composite glass-filled polymer which is stronger than steel pound for pound, the 100mm well plug is designed for years of worry-free use. The wing nut design with a recessed grip allows a padlock (not included) to be easily installed. The 100mm well plug has a tethering attachment at the base for use with a variety of instruments, features no metal parts, and can be disassembled for easy decontamination. The standard well plug and GasCap is available for 100mm wells.  
  • Our largest standpipe cover is the all recycled plastic SP272. This round standpipe cover has a 250mm internal diameter which means there's even enough room for 150mm PVC well installations. The mottled, multi-coloured look is a result of the post-consumer plastic items being melted together to make a unique and great looking cover. Ideal for landfill or remediation applications where a larger diameter cover is often desired. By purchasing products made from recycled plastic you are supporting the plastic recycling industry. The reuse of current resources and the conservation of our future resources are fundamental to all our design concepts where practical.
  • Made from post-consumer recycled plastic (i.e. bottles and other plastic waste sent for recycling), these stylish upright covers give your monitoring well a professional finish. By purchasing products made from recycled plastic you are supporting the plastic recycling industry. The reuse of current resources and the conservation of our future resources are fundamental to all our design concepts where practical. The Heavy Duty Standpipe Cover range is thick walled (23mm) HDPE (high density polyethylene) to give you a very strong, chemically inert and petroleum resistant well cover. They are available in blue or black with large bright orange reflectors for high visibility.
     
  • Made from post-consumer recycled plastic (i.e. bottles and other plastic waste sent for recycling), these stylish upright covers give your monitoring well a professional finish. By purchasing products made from recycled plastic you are supporting the plastic recycling industry. The reuse of current resources and the conservation of our future resources are fundamental to all our design concepts where practical. The Economy Standpipe Cover is a thinner walled option for budget limited projects. They have a recycled plastic inner core and a bright yellow outer layer for high visibility.
     
  • Biogone ziplock bags are landfill biodegradable and well suited for PID soil headspace sampling. Available in packs of 25 or cartons of 500.
  • Biodegradable Sleeving for Sonic Rigs Now you can reduce your plastic footprint on sonic rig sampling jobs by using landfill-biodegradable HDPE sleeving. The clear sleeving has a 203mm lay-flat width, and a thickness of 150 micron. Suitable for Geoprobe, Boart Longyear, and any other sonic rigs which use 8" lay-flay sleeving.
  • Landfill-Biodegradable Push-Tube Liners for Soil Sampling

    The BioLinerTM has been available in Australia since 2012, and as the name suggests it is a plastic liner for soil sampling that will biodegrade* 90+% faster than conventional push-tube liners when discarded to a landfill. A special additive in the plastic encourages microbes to consume it. BioLinersTM are made from biodegradable* PVC, and will only start to biodegrade once in a microbe rich environment such as a landfill. They enable you to achieve the same sampling integrity as non-biodegradable liners but more sustainably. Soil push-tube liners, once used are normally discarded having served their purpose. However this adds to our plastic disposal problem. In Australia alone over 1.5 million tons of plastic waste is disposed of each year, approximately 30 million tons in the USA, and about 5 million tons in the UK. Unfortunately most of this goes to landfill with only a small percentage being recycled. This is unsustainable, and the problem will only get worse unless we change our consumer habits. Only the BioLinerTM can help you achieve more sustainable soil sampling. *Biodegradation has been verified by independent laboratory using ASTM D5511 for anaerobic landfill conditions.
  • When direct push sampling in sands or loose soils, a core catcher is recommended to be used in the BioLiner, which will stop the soil sample from falling out when retrieving from depth. Our core catchers are 100% recycled plastic and landfill-biodegradable.
  • The portable tubing reel is a great solution for tubing management when groundwater sampling. Made from high quality steel and powder coated blue for a professional finish. It folds down flat to easily fit in the boot of a car, and can be assembled in less than a minute. It will hold either 1 or 2 reels of BioTubing with ease.  

We ship all our products with recycable and biodegradable materials.

We ship all our products with recyclable and landfill-biodegradable materials.
We use newspaper as filler and recycled cardboard boxes where possible to replace non-recyclable material.

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