Environmental Consulting

Environmentally Friendly printed folders (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

One thing that really gets on my nerve is the way big-shot companies try to cut corners and save money by not disposing of their waste in a proper way. Quite often they get away with murder, but ever so often Governmental organizations will catch them in the act, which results in a hefty fine.
Not all businesses are bad, and honestly want to be eco-friendly, but do not necessarily know the best way to do so. There are plenty of services available to the public and to companies like these. Enter environmental consulting firms like PM Environmental. They can be hired by both governmental agencies and businesses alike to help them be more sustainable and ensure that they are following set environmental regulations. Quite often they can do this while turning a dollar.
One of the more popular services environmental consultants offer is environmental site assessments. They ensure that construction projects right from the start are set up and implanted properly. This includes using the right construction materials, having safety equipment on site and readily available, and ensuring all trenches dug are dug with proper trench shoring equipment installed.

Green News January 2012

Here's some of the green and sustainability news stories I've read recently.  I thought I would share them and see what everyone else thinks!

Climate Progress - State of Sustainability
Western Farm Press - America's Water Supply
Group Pushes for Missouri Vote on Green Energy
The Energy Collective - Scotland, Abu Dhabi Team Up On Clean Energy
SF Chronicle - Environmentalists see reason for alarm in GOP race

Let me know what you think of the articles.  Let me know if you hear of anything related or just plain interesting that you would like to share!!

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