Most facilities use various types of oils or chemicals during their operations. Consequently, they spend a lot of time preparing and training for toxic spills. Training for those worst case scenarios is important. However, it’s the small to medium sized toxic spills which happen during everyday operations that deserve the most attention. Because this is […]
It all began with chlorosilane absorption and removing floating oil sheen on water. One night we were eating dinner and my husband, the founder of Guardian Environmental, said to me “you’re not going to believe what happened today”. At the time, the two of us were pursuing different startup businesses. I took a sip of […]
Everything was running smoothly and on schedule. Then came the blood-curdling sound of the alarm system. A valve malfunctioned and a hazardous chemical was seeping through the seal. The area was immediately evacuated, production shut down and emergency responders were deployed. The spill was controlled, contained, and cleaned up without incident. Thankfully the spill did […]
It was mid-January and Drew was meeting with his emergency response team to discuss the procedures they had in place to keep local downstream fishing rivers and brooks oil sheen free. The area surrounding the facility Drew manages is well known for its amazing fly fishing. It’s tucked into a beautiful part of the US […]
“No residual oil sheen concerns.” Ahhhhh those are the magic words we want to hear when we follow up with our clients. Makes me think of James, one of my favorite SheenGuard customers. Every time I call to see how things are going he says, “no residual oil sheen concerns” and proceeds to tell me […]
Though I know our loose absorbent specialty products are of the highest quality, as I was working on our website I had one of those “light bulb” moments. I realized most of our customers probably didn’t know what other products we provided besides what they use. We’ve chosen to sell just a few loose absorbent […]
A year ago, we adopted a 5-month-old golden retriever from an organization that rescued 25+ dogs out of a hot, dirty hoarding situation. A dog from a tough situation often resists things as simple as a comfy dog bed, food from the hand, and cuddles from humans. Why? Because the old ways are what they […]
Choosing wastewater solidification products requires you to follow the highest standards. There’s a lot of work that goes into choosing the right product. There is so much going on and operational efficiency is of the utmost importance. There are quotas and budgetary considerations. And let’s not negate the importance of being cognizant environmental compliance regulations. […]
When it comes to removing floating oil sheen, compliance issues and regulatory worries can get in the way of business. I was talking to a new customer about his floating oil sheen troubles. He thought he had evaluated every type of “green”, polypropylene, fiber, cellulose, plant-based, and mineral product that promised to remove floating oil […]
When there’s a reactive chemical spill, it takes more than kitty litter and fire fighting foam to keep workers, first responders and local communities safe. Watch this quick video of how one of our customers simplified their maintenance procedures using PetroGuard Chemical Spill Absorbent. To learn more about the benefits of PetroGuard Chemical Spill Absorbent, […]