Did you know that the United States produces 12% of global municipal solid waste (MSW)? Yes, you read that right. According to a 2017 study conducted by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the USA (population approximately 328.2 million) produced 258 million tons of MSW in 2017. While China, the most populous country globally […]
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Oct
Oct
You’ve probably seen environmental activists pushing for brands to be more eco-conscious and use sustainable products. While there are many non-believers of climate change, the World Economic Forum reported that the top five economic risks for 2020 are all environmental – and one economic risk is climate action failure. Many companies today are switching to using […]
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Sep
Sep
The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a non-profit international organization for public-private cooperation. The organization provides a platform where the world’s 1,000 leading companies engage in projects and initiatives that help shape a better future for the world. If you’re not familiar with the World Economic Forum, you should be. They publish informative reports about […]
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Aug
Aug
Have you ever come across abandoned barrels of hazardous waste? It’s quite uncommon to see these types of wastes left unattended, but it still happens. The Protect team has done some clean-up of abandoned drums of hazardous wastes left in unobtrusive locations – often without the owner’s permission. There are also many hazardous waste disposal […]
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Aug
Aug
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, washing your hands is the best way to protect yourself from getting sick. Especially now that we are in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping your hands clean is of top-most priority to help prevent the virus from spreading. Why You Need to Wash Your Hands: […]
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Aug
Aug
Many hazmat service companies today attempt to get your business by touting “new technology,” “patented equipment,” “great safety records,” “lowest rates,” “age of their business,” “no regulatory violations,” and so on. Most are financially desperate and will say or do anything to make a sale. After being in the environmental business for over thirty years, […]
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Jul
Jul
If you still think the Coronavirus isn’t real, I’ll tell you now, it is. It’s real, it’s here, it’s getting people sick, and some are even dying. In the United States, the Coronavirus curve is nowhere near flattening… at least not yet. Worldwide, there still isn’t a vaccine that will make you immune to this […]
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Jul
Jul
COVID-19 has changed the lives of almost, if not all, people in the United States. The virus has disrupted the operating systems of most businesses – cutting costs and personnel, plus changing their standard operating procedures. While businesses are staying resilient over this pandemic, I believe that we cannot return to our old ways probably within the next year. The best […]
Protect Environmental Services has been helping the great Dallas Fort Worth area for over 25 years. Our team has been on countless cleanup projects so we want to share some of our stories in the gallery below. We have 24-7 emergency services and we also schedule appointments for non-emergency work. Contact us with any questions […]
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May
May
It is more important than ever to know how to find the best environmental service company in your area if you’re the person in charge of safety and sustainability. There are more types of chemicals, fuel, and other hazardous waste being used across the country. Therefore, it makes sense that there will be more need […]