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May 6, 2008, Rainwater Pillow - Collecting rainwater runoff in a tank

Innovative use of collapsible tanks by Rainwater Pillow in Atlanta, GA, USA earns them a segment on News channel 46.

This system collects rain water stores it and is available for irrigation!!! Savings Thousands of dollars....

Find out more here...

May 5, 2008, February 1-29, 2008 Technology Innovation News Survey

The February 1-29, 2008 Technology Innovation News Survey has been posted to the CLU-IN web site. The Survey contains market/commercialization information; reports on demonstrations, feasibility studies and research; and other news relevant to the hazardous waste community interested in technology development.

May 5, 2008, TechDirect, May 1, 2008

TechDirect's purpose is to identify new technical, policy and guidance resources related to the assessment and remediation of contaminated soil, sediments and ground water.

Mention of non-EPA documents or presentations does not constitute a U.S. EPA endorsement of their contents, only an acknowledgment that they exist and may be relevant to the TechDirect audience.

Green Remediation: Incorporating Sustainable Environmental Practices into Remediation of Contaminated Sites (EPA 542-R-08-002). Green remediation is the practice of considering all environmental effects of remedy implementation and incorporating options to maximize the net environmental benefit of cleanup actions. This primer outlines the principles of green remediation and describes opportunities to reduce the footprint of cleanup activities throughout the life of a project. Best management practices (BMPs) outlined in this document help decision-makers, communities, and other stakeholders (such as project managers, field staff, and engineering contractors) identify new strategies in terms of sustainability. These strategies complement rather than replace the process used to select primary remedies that best meet site-specific cleanup goals. The primer identifies the range of alternatives available to improve sustainability of cleanup activities and to help decision-makers balance the alternatives within existing regulatory frameworks. To date, EPA's sustainability initiatives have addressed a broader scope or focused on individual elements of green remediation such as clean energy (April 2008, 54 pages). View or download at http://clu-in.org/techpubs.htm .

Engineering Forum Issue Paper: Online Hazardous Waste Cleanup Technical Resources (EPA 542-F-08-003). This issue paper is intended to give the reader examples of some online technical resources that can assist with hazardous waste cleanups in the Superfund, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and Brownfields programs. Given the dynamics of online resources, this paper provides only a snapshot of the resources available at the time of publication (April 2008, 12 pages). View or download at http://clu-in.org/techpubs.htm .

Apr 15, 2008, Federal Business Opportunities April 7-11

The latest Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) update has been posted to the CLU-IN web site. It contains summaries of procurement and contract award notices issued between April 7-11 that pertain to hazardous waste, solid waste, underground storage tank remediation, and other environmental topics. The March 31-April 4 notice, previously unavailable, has also been posted and can be viewed with the dropdown menu at the top of the current notice.

Mar 24, 2008, January 1-31, 2008 Technology Innovation News Survey

Technology Innovation News Survey

The December 1-31, 2007 Technology Innovation News Survey has been posted to the CLU-IN web site. The Survey contains market/commercialization information; reports on demonstrations, feasibility studies and research; and other news relevant to the hazardous waste community interested in technology development.

Mar 14, 2008, Debris Boom, Trash Net Systems, Aquatic Plant Boom, Log Barrier

Our floating barrier systems like debris boom, trash net , aquatic plant boom and security barrier provide the best in containment and exclusion. A wide variety off the shelf and custom solutions.

Mar 14, 2008, Type-III-Silt-Barrier, Turbidity Barriers, Silt Curtain, Turbidity Curtains

Type-III-Silt-Barrier is a Rough water heavy-duty barrier suitable for demanding applications. Well suited for construction in rivers and bays and Remediation & Dredging in waves, tides and current.

Mar 11, 2008, Pollution Containment, Stormwater Control, Clean Water, Containment Products

A wide variety of Pollution Containment equipment can be used to control suspended pollutants in the water column. We provide a comprehensive range of barriers, booms, nets and curtains

Mar 4, 2008, Prepare for Drought - Store Water

Those of you who remember the drought that plagued the South last summer are wise to prepare for this year. A new product called Rainwater Pillow promises to solve your problems.

Feb 18, 2008, Innovative Company uses pillow tanks for rainewater collection - This Old House reports

Rainwater Collection Pillow Tanks

When hooked up to a gutter downspout, the Rainwater Pillow can store up to 1,000 gallons of roof runoff in its rubberized cloth bladder. Just 10—feet square by 2½ feet high, it fits neatly under crawlspaces, where you can tap it to water gardens and lawns during summer dry spell. When emptied at the end of the season, it collapses into a small package for easy storage.

Feb 8, 2008, Dewatering-Bag, Geotextile Tubes, Sediment Bags, Sludge Tubes

Sediment Sludge Tubes and Dewatering-Bag and for dewatering. Granite Dewatering Bag and tubes filter sludge, sediment, oil and silt while dewatering. Standard sizes IN-STOCK. Custom designs to suit.

Feb 8, 2008, Portable Tanks, Diesel Fuel Bladders, Pillow Tank, Flexitanks

Portable Tanks are our speciality. Whether for Potable Water Storage , Onion Style, Flexitanks, IBC ISO Tanks, or HAZMAT Decontamination Pools. Diesel Fuel Bladders or Pillow Tanks to Mil Spec.

Feb 8, 2008, Railcar-Gondola-Liners, Tarpaulins, Covers

Granite Railcar-Gondola-Liners are ideal for containing hazardous waste and materials while transporting to offsite landfill. Impervious and suitable for FUSRAP and Superfund cleanups. Custom liners.

Feb 8, 2008, Tarpaulins and Covers, Truck Tarps, Sports Field Covers

We offer a variety of Tarpaulins and Covers trucks and sports fields. Hallway runners for events and equipment covers. Multiple colors and fabrics to choose from. Standard and built to order.

Feb 7, 2008, November 1-30, 2007 Technology Innovation News Survey

The November 1-30, 2007 Technology Innovation News Survey has been posted to the CLU-IN web site. The Survey contains market/commercialization information; reports on demonstrations, feasibility studies and research; and other news relevant to the hazardous waste community interested in technology development.

Feb 4, 2008, TechDirect, February 1, 2008

Welcome to TechDirect! Since the January 1 message, TechDirect gained 341 new subscribers for a total of 30,038. If you feel the service is valuable, please share TechDirect with your colleagues. Anyone interested in subscribing may do so on CLU-IN at http://clu-in.org . All previous issues of TechDirect are archived there. The TechDirect messages of the past can be searched by keyword or can be viewed as individual issues.

TechDirect's purpose is to identify new technical, policy and guidance resources related to the assessment and remediation of contaminated soil, sediments and ground water.

Jan 28, 2008, Oil Spill Cleanup Equipment, Oil Spills, Containment Boom, Skimmers, Oil Sorbent

Oil Spill Cleanup Equipment for emergency response and pollution prevention. A wide range of pollution containment boom, oil skimmers, response boats and cleanup equipment for recovery of oil spills.

Jan 28, 2008, Turbidity Curtains

Turbidity curtains come in all shapes and sizes for all water conditions. Tell us about your silt curtain or turbidity barrier projects! Contribute, collaborate and learn together. Post your project.

Jan 24, 2008, Geotextile Dewatering Tubes, Geotubes, Geo-tubes

GEI offers some of the very best geotextile dewatering tubes in the industry. Used globally for slurry, waste sludge, aquaculture and composting. Dewatering tube to suit your site specific media needs

Jan 22, 2008, dewatering bags

Dewatering bags for filtering sediment from water and oil sheen. Ideal for sites after rainfall, small dredging operations discharging into roll-off dumpsters. Dewatering into our bags is simple.

Jan 2, 2008, TechDirect, January 1, 2008

Happy Holidays and may you have a prosperous new year! Welcome to TechDirect. Since the December 1 message, TechDirect gained 167 new subscribers for a total of 29,714. If you feel the service is valuable, please share TechDirect with your colleagues. Anyone interested in subscribing may do so on CLU-IN at http://clu-in.org . All previous issues of TechDirect are archived there. The TechDirect messages of the past can be searched by keyword or can be viewed as individual issues.

TechDirect's purpose is to identify new technical, policy and guidance resources related to the assessment and remediation of contaminated soil, sediments and ground water.

Jan 2, 2008, Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) February 11-15, 2008

The latest Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) update has been posted to the CLU-IN web site. It contains summaries of procurement and contract award notices issued between February 11-15, 2008 that pertain to hazardous waste, solid waste, underground storage tank remediation, and other environmental topics.

Dec 27, 2007, Oil SPILL Program US EPA

Containment booms are used to control the spread of oil to reduce the possibility of polluting shorelines and other resources, as well as to

Dec 17, 2007, Debris boom saves Business Owner time and money on Ohio River!

For 20 years now, we have owned and operated a restaurant on the banks of the Ohio River in Louisville, KY. Cleaning up property after a flood has

Dec 1, 2007, PelletPack Tank, Collapsible Tanks, IBC Tanks

Collapsible, re-useable, lightweight PelletPack tank for transport and storage of food grade liquids and dry flowable products. Standard sizes in Stock. Portable tanks and Flexitanks for bulk shipping

Dec 1, 2007, ISO Container Tanks, Flexitanks, Bulk Liquid Transportation

Flexitanks and ISO Container Tanks are ideal for bulk liquid transportation of non-hazardous chemical and food grade liquids. Larger capacity than typical IBC tanks. Food Grade USDA and FDA, EU.

Dec 1, 2007, Emergency Water Storage, Portable Tanks, Quick Erect Tanks

Portable Emergency water storage tanks. Ideal for fire fighting, storage of recovered oil, fire fighting foam and decontamination pools for hazmat. Quick fast erect tank and portable onion tanks.

Dec 1, 2007, Collapsible Water Tanks, Temporary Liquid Storage, Diesel bladders, Pillow Tanks

Heavy duty Collapsible Water Tanks for transporation and temporary storage of liquids like Fuel, Potable Drinking water, Oil Spill recovery, Food Grade. FDA and NSF 61 Approved. In-stock ready to ship

Nov 28, 2007, Coir, Geotextiles, Coconut Fiber , Erosion Control

Granite™ Coir Geotextiles and woven Coconut Fiber fabric. Excellent for Streambank Restoration, fire mitigation and natural soil stabilization. Coconut fiber is 100% Biodegradeable

Nov 27, 2007, Fox River Remedial Action Project

Fox River Remedial Action Project - Site History The Lower Fox River was once described as the hardest working river in the world because of the

Nov 27, 2007, Harbor Cleanup News - US EPA

Harbor PCB Dredging Resumes

What Happens to the Dredged Material?

Versão Portuguesa, Página 3.

Para Leer La Versón en Espánol, Vea la Página 5. ----------------------------------- Fourth Season of Dredging Expected to Last until Mid-October.

By mid-August, EPA began the fourth season of dredging PCB-contaminated sediment in New Bedford Harbor...