By Sumeyya Ilanbey
Sandra and Jason Noach try to lead environmentally sustainable lives.
So when the husband-and-wife duo, of Ravenhall-based Extreme Dents, embarked on their journey to create IQpod – a portable automotive damage repair centre – sustainability was a focus.
The centre uses filtration to ensure zero emissions of volatile organic compounds (such as paints and fuel oils), odours, particulates and other waste.
IQpod was recently announced as a finalist in two categories – environmental protection and small and medium enterprises – in the Victorian Premier’s Sustainability Awards.
The IQpod is small enough to fit at shopping centre carparks and car dealerships, where drivers can get the small scuffs and dents on their cars fixed in a few hours.
“It’s been a long journey for us,” Ms Noach said. “We built the prototype 18 months ago, and now we’re ready to expand it.
“It’s ideal for when you reverse into your letter box, or have a small accident, and it doesn’t warrant going through insurance.”
Sustainability Victoria chief executive Stan Krpan described IQpod as “exceptional”.
“Extreme Dents demonstrated to the judges that they have translated the principles of sustainability into practice,” he said.
The award winners will be announced on October 11.
