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Research programme targets reduced salt usage

25/04/2003

CLRI and CSIRO are collaborating in an ACIAR (Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research) Project, Salinity Reduction in Tannery Effluents in India and Australia. TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) is a major problem in both countries. The aim of this project is to develop viable systems to reduce salt use in hide and skin preservation and processing. Tanners are closely involved with the Project and will trial and assess developments.

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