Bioremediation: Putting Good “Bugs” to Work for You
Nature has a handle on waste. Bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms act as nature’s decomposers, breaking down organic matter into nutrients that are recycled through the earth’s living systems: soil, water, and air. Microbes also breakdown natural and synthetic...PEP Lunch and Learn: Water Reclamation in Alabama
During a recent Lunch and Learn, PEP Members learned that The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) has expanded permitting options for the discharge of treated wastewater, opening the door for PEP members to implement innovative ways of reusing this...#PEPServes: Baldwin County Sewer Service Pledges Multi-Year Donation to Weeks Bay Foundation
Baldwin County Sewer Service (BCSS) has pledged a multi-year donation to the Weeks Bay Foundation for their new Rio Vista restoration project along Fish River. BCSS also plans to volunteer equipment and labor for the project once work on the property begins. The...
#PEPServes: Plant Barry Environmental Stewardship Team (B.E.S.T.) is Dedicated to Environmental Conservation
The Barry Environmental Stewardship Team (B.E.S.T.) was created as an effort to get Barry Steam Plant employees more engaged in environmental awareness and progress. The B.E.S.T. is passionate about environmental conservation efforts, community stewardship, and making...
Industrial Automation and the Internet of Things
“Smart” technology has penetrated our daily lives, from household lighting and thermostats to fitness monitors and connected appliances. We have seen the capacity of home automation to save money, conserve energy, and provide unprecedented conveniences through remote...
Tackling Trash with Small Stream Litter Devices
Year after year, volunteer crews join forces to cleanup coastal waterways. But those efforts can feel meaningless as stormwater carries fresh litter into previously cleared channels. PEP Member Don Bates, Vice President of Operations at Thompson Engineering, had an...
Solar Energy and LED Lighting: Good for the Environment and Your Bottom Line
Every business searches for efficiencies to reduce costs and increase profits. What if these efficiencies can also benefit the environment?
Thompson Engineering establishes Baton Rouge Office
Thompson Engineering establishes Baton Rouge Office Brant Richard, PE to lead operations Thompson Engineering, a multi-disciplined engineering firm with offices in six southeastern states, has announced an expansion of company services with the establishment of an...Litter Getter
Litter Getter Not merely a visual problem, litter poses risks to wildlife and contributes to chemical pollution as degrading plastics and other waste products leach harmful chemicals into the water. Communities, neighborhood organizations and school groups can follow...
Partners in a Clean Water Future
Water pollution has numerous sources and requires a diversity of solutions. That is why the campaign to Create a Clean Water Future puts the job into the hands of many.
A Small Business Guide to Sustainable Operations
Going green can be a daunting process for many small businesses. By creating a sustainability plan, your business can adopt changes over time and eventually see the results on the bottom line.