Green technology and operating practices are not only a prudent and responsible course to follow, but it has also become the corporate directive of many organizations and government agencies. In short, it is not only a responsible social behavior but also a prudent business practice.
At Vironex, Increasing environmental sustainability goes to the core of everything we do – including the services we offer as well as how we conduct ourselves as individuals and as an organization.
We are proud to lead the industry with our V-Green Program on two fronts.
- First, in supporting our client’s business, our project execution for site investigations and in-situ remediation are performed using technologies and methodologies that are consistent with the US EPA’s Green Remediation Best Practices.
- In addition, as it affects our own business, Vironex has developed and implemented internal protocols and practices to ensure conscientious behavior and sensitivity of our impact to the environment in everything we do.
Project Execution for Site Investigations and In-Situ Remediation
Vironex Search and Destroy® Methodology
When searching for contamination, Vironex uses minimally intrusive techniques. These include:
- Real time direct sensing tools such as MIP/ HPT eliminate collection of soil samples, and result in more targeted and effective remedial actions. At the same time, these technologies support establishing electronic networks for data transfers, deliverables, and team decisions without extensive travel to the project site.
- Direct Push installation of pre-pack groundwater monitoring wells reduces the generation of waste water and soil cuttings from traditional drilling technologies.
When supporting our clients with the in-situ contaminant destruction with oxidation and bioremediation technologies, energy excessive pump and treat systems can be optimized by reducing source area contaminant mass. This results in significant energy savings while minimizing long-term exposure risks to the public, as well as the discharge of treated water to local water sources.
Internal Protocols and Best Practices
Recommended practices for fuel conservation and related GHG reductions during construction of a P&T system focus on:
Modifications to fleet
Fleet converted to ultralow-sulfur diesel or biofuel, meeting the ASTM D6751 standard to reduce engine wear.
- Conducting full and appropriate engine maintenance as recommended by manufacturers.
- Limiting idling of fuel-powered vehicles, equipment, and machinery whenever possible.
Facility management by recirculation and trap systems for storm water management and wastewaters generated during equipment decontamination.
Reduce consumption paper and plastic
products.
Recycling of lubricants, cleaning fluids, oil products.