Life on Earth has managed to persist over time in a natural way, succeeding and succeeding in such adverse conditions.
All these processes have been the consequence of the inevitable passage of very long periods of time, which have allowed ecosystems and the biosphere itself to find long-term equilibrium. The problem is that since man ceased to be a nomadic and itinerant animal to settle in permanent places and develop the economy, the influence and the change he has exerted on the modification of the environment, using resources for his survival and his own well-being, has been accelerating. Some of these actions have brought with them the destruction of the environment or, at least, its pollution.
The importance of identifying an environmental impact lies in the need to minimize the damages and maximize the benefits to the environment that an action or activity implies, in order to guarantee the sustainable use of the resources involved and the protection of the environment, including both the aspects that make up the integrity of the natural and socio-economic environment.
It is understood that environmental remediation is a set of actions that, through the removal or neutralization of environmental contaminants, seeks to protect the environment.
A remediation program should at least:
• Size the environmental damage.
• Give an economic value of the damage generated.
• Describe the remediation strategy.
The stages in the remediation process of a contaminated site vary depending on, among other things, the extent of the site, the contaminants involved and the severity of the problem caused by the contaminants.
Therefore, it is essential that the remediation program provides a solution that is environmentally safe; but also economically feasible.
All these processes have been the consequence of the inevitable passage of very long periods of time, which have allowed ecosystems and the biosphere itself to find long-term equilibrium. The problem is that since man ceased to be a nomadic and itinerant animal to settle in permanent places and develop the economy, the influence and the change he has exerted on the modification of the environment, using resources for his survival and his own well-being, has been accelerating. Some of these actions have brought with them the destruction of the environment or, at least, its pollution.
The importance of identifying an environmental impact lies in the need to minimize the damages and maximize the benefits to the environment that an action or activity implies, in order to guarantee the sustainable use of the resources involved and the protection of the environment, including both the aspects that make up the integrity of the natural and socio-economic environment.
It is understood that environmental remediation is a set of actions that, through the removal or neutralization of environmental contaminants, seeks to protect the environment.
A remediation program should at least:
• Size the environmental damage.
• Give an economic value of the damage generated.
• Describe the remediation strategy.
The stages in the remediation process of a contaminated site vary depending on, among other things, the extent of the site, the contaminants involved and the severity of the problem caused by the contaminants.
Therefore, it is essential that the remediation program provides a solution that is environmentally safe; but also economically feasible.
5 Incredible Organizations That Are Making the World's Oceans Cleaner
People all over the planet come together on June 8 for World Oceans Day - an event dedicated to celebrating and honouring the waters that connect us all. Here are 5 organisations that are working tirelessly to ensure that the oceans are clean and safe for all to enjoy.
Bioremediation Inc.
Every clean up is different, it all depends on what exactly what it is in the ground and water. I would used the figure of $89.00 per 1500 square foot for soil remediation. Use a figure of $685.00 for a contaminated well (ground water) remediation. Sometimes it can cost less and cost more. A good example I can give you for a SPILL CLEANUP of transformer oil at a utility company recently cost $2500.00 in product for a 1/2 acre area. Mind you this was a 2500 gallon spill of transformer oil on soil. A recent diesel fuel spill on a RR property cost $3500.00 in product to clean up. It was a 1500 gallon spill.
Phytoremediation
Phytoremediation is an energy efficient, aesthically pleasing method of remediating sites with low to moderate levels of contamination and it can be used in conjunction with other more traditional remedial methods as a finishing step to the remedial process. The cost of phytoremediation has been estimated as $25 - $100 per ton of soil, and $0.60 - $6.00 per 1000 gallons of polluted water with remediation of organics being cheaper than remediation of metals.
Tat-Tech, Inc.
All of Tat-Tech, Inc. technologies are based on HiFEIS, a proprietary technology. HiFEIS, High Frequency ElectroInduction System, was developed by J. Wayne Tatman during several years of research and testing while working in the mining industry. The principle goal was to selectively recover precious metals from an aqueous solution. He eventually discovered that HiFEIS could be used for a number of applications: recovery of minerals, remediation of mine tailings, water purification, cleaning sewage water, desalination of sea water, generating electricity from sea water, economical production of hydrogen, removal of hydrocarbons from oil fields, beaches and the ocean floor, all with no pollution or carbon footprint or the use of chemicals.
Mycoremediation - using fungi to clean up oil spills
Mycoremediation is an incredible technique using fungi to break down oil and other contaminants. This short film shows how the Amazon Mycorenewal Project initiated the first ever trials using myco-remediation in highly polluted areas of the Ecuadorian rainforest.
Environmental Law Program
The Sierra Club is the nation's leader in grassroots environmental litigation. The Club's Environmental Law Program directs legal strategy for the Sierra Club's climate recovery campaigns and chapters. The Environmental Law Program's docket covers the entire range of environmental issues, from local fights over polluting coal plants to cases of national significance on greenhouse gases, toxic pollution, clean air, clean water, and wilderness preservation.
The EnviroLink Network
The EnviroLink Network is a non-profit organization which has been providing access to thousands of online environmental resources since 1991
SlideShare Presentation
This presentation has issues and solutions. Very well done.
Bac-Tech
BacTech Environmental: Spurring a Revolution in Environmental Remediation with Mining solutions for a greener planet!
BacTech is a pioneering, environmental technology company that has developed and commercialized a proprietary technology to remediate highly toxic tailing areas resulting from abandoned mining operations. BacTech's core technology, called "bioleaching", employs naturally-occurring bacteria, harmless to both humans and the environment, to oxidize the sulphide materials left behind after years of mining. The tailings may contain ores and related materials contaminated by arsenic and other substances that are poisonous to humans and animals, as well as harmful to the local environment.
BacTech is a pioneering, environmental technology company that has developed and commercialized a proprietary technology to remediate highly toxic tailing areas resulting from abandoned mining operations. BacTech's core technology, called "bioleaching", employs naturally-occurring bacteria, harmless to both humans and the environment, to oxidize the sulphide materials left behind after years of mining. The tailings may contain ores and related materials contaminated by arsenic and other substances that are poisonous to humans and animals, as well as harmful to the local environment.
Virotech
Providing Practical Remediation Solutions to Tough Environmental Problems, Virotec is a world leader in implementing unique technologies that tackle the major problems of environmental degradation and the accumulation of human and industrial wastes. The proven, patented, state-of-the-art technologies developed by Virotec enable companies and public utilities to meet government regulatory waste treatment standards, reduce future liabilities and help safeguard the environment.Virotec’s capability in developing processes to remediate harmful wastes, solve soil and water contamination, and reduce environmental degradation successfully has lead us to expand our portfolio of services to include “Value Added Services” such as contaminated land auditing and environmental and site assessment.
Bristol Environmental Remediation Services, LLC
Bristol Environmental Remediation Services, LLC, has built a strong reputation for environmental consulting, remediation, waste characterization and disposal, hazardous toxic waste removal, and military range and unexploded ordnance services.
PeroxyChem
PeroxyChem has developed a proven portfolio of products and technologies focused on the environment. Our team of scientists and technical experts have the knowledge and expertise to help you solve your unique treatment challenges. - See more at: http://www.peroxychem.com/markets/environment#sthash.8wzUFcGD.dpuf
Nelson Environmental Remediation, Ltd.
Nelson Environmental Remediation, Ltd. is a Western Canada‐based environmental contractor, specializing in soil remediation and contaminated site preparation/restoration. Nelson’s unique mobile, thermal soil remediation system is cost-effective, has a predictable timeline, eliminates liability issues attached to a site, and results in beneficial re-use soil. Bottom line, we provide Clean Dirt, No Doubt!
Aquain Tech, Inc.
Our team has been working with bioremediation tools for more than three decades with the earliest field trails in farmed catfish going back to the mid 1990's. We were the first company to patent the use of bacteria for the purpose of improving water quality in ponds containing catfish.
Our bioremediation products have been reported by clients to result in:
Our bioremediation products have been reported by clients to result in:
- Cleaner pond bottoms
- Reduced blue green algae loads (via competition for nutrients-these products are not algaecides)
- Less water exchange needed (savings in pumping costs)
- Reduced green vibrio counts (on TCBS, the vibrio associated with AHPNS produces green colonies)
- Reduced overall vibrio loads (the Bacillus in our products compete against the vibrios for nutrients)
- Reduced ammonia levels (broken down by the bacteria in our products)
- Reduced disease outbreaks (a result of a change in the microbial flora)
- Better feed efficiency (a result of a cleaner environment)
- Healthier shrimp
- Increased profits
Global Remediation Services Inc.
Global Remediation Services Inc. (“Global”) is a full service environmental company servicing both public and private clients throughout the East Coast. Global combines effective management with highly trained and experienced professionals to provide unparalleled services throughout the environmental industry. Global has the expertise and
experience to provide cost-effective services for transportation and disposal of all types of wastes, industrial maintenance and power plant outage work, site remediation, emergency spill response and aboveground and underground storage tank cleaning and removal.
experience to provide cost-effective services for transportation and disposal of all types of wastes, industrial maintenance and power plant outage work, site remediation, emergency spill response and aboveground and underground storage tank cleaning and removal.
Great Lakes Environmental & Infrastructure
Great Lakes Environmental & Infrastructure has the technical expertise and project experience to support all stages of remediation, from initial scoping through completion, while meeting budget, quality, safety, and schedule requirements. We excavate and manage contaminated soils, remediate superfund sites, stabilize sludge ponds, construct and close waste repositories, reclaim mines, and construct wetlands.
Remedial Construction Services, L.P.
Remedial Construction Services, L.P. (RECON) is a globally recognized environmental remediation contractor. Our company was founded in response to the growing need for hazardous waste remediation. Since our inception in 1989, we have become a recognized leader in the environmental remediation industry and have consistently ranked among Engineering News Record’s Top Hazardous Waste Remediation Contractors. Our projects have been completed under RCRA, CERCLA, TSCA regulations and EPA, FERC, USACE, and NRC oversight, as well as hundreds of state and local agencies. We are focused on providing safe, innovative and value-added solutions to our client’s toughest environmental problems. Over the years, RECON’s professionals have developed and refined innovative technologies and equipment to meet specialized environmental construction needs.
Environmental Remediation Experts
Environmental Remediation Experts is a subsidiary of Pegasus Sustainability Solutions, Inc. We provide organizations of all types and sizes with specialized waste disposal and sustainability solutions.
EISCO
Environmental remediation is one section of EISCO’s many service offerings. EISCO offers comprehensive environmental demolition and remediation services nationally to the public, private, and federal sectors. EISCO regularly provides environmental remediation services to public utilities, environmental consultants, insurance companies, and Fortune 100-500 companies.
Ambleside Environmental
Environmental remediation deals with the removal of pollution or contaminants from environmental media such as soil, groundwater, sediment, or surface water. Once contamination is suspected, Ambleside Environmental (Ambleside) should be engaged to take action immediately as this can impact negatively on human health and the environment. Ambleside has designed multiple remediation programs since 1999. When remediation is required, Ambleside’s experienced environmental consultants will use tried and trusted methods to get you up to Ministry of Environment standards and back to business as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.
Microbial Insights, Inc.
Microbial Insights, Inc. (MI) is a woman owned small business specializing in the development and application of cutting edge molecular biological tools (MBTs) to describe and quantify microbial communities. MI is dedicated to providing superior genetic and chemical diagnostic tools to aid our clients in understanding and managing biological processes for a wide range of areas including environmental remediation, microbial induced corrosion, and microbial source tracking.
