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Microplastics have become a global environmental problem due to their abundance, poor biodegradability, toxicological properties, and negative biological effects on aquatic and terrestrial organisms, including humans.
Speaker: Mala C. Hettiarachchi, PhD, PE
Mala C. Hettiarachchi, PhD, PE is a Senior Engineer at Environmental Resources Group and an Assistant Professor (part-time) at Wayne State University.
ERG's own Gabbie Lafayette and Mala Hettiarachchi are attending the Michigan Water Environment Association's Annual Wastewater Administrators Conference January 19-20, where Mala is presenting: "Microplastics: Source Reduction and Fundamental Rethinking".
Read MoreERG’s Mike Marshall and Al Jordan are attending this day-long event on Wednesday, September 14.
Read MoreThe Colorado Rocky Mountain Chapter of SWANA (Solid Waste Association of North America) is an organization of more than 200 public and private section professionals committed to the advancement of the Solid Waste Management Industry in Colorado and the greater Rocky Mountain region.
Read MoreERG is proud to be attending this 14th Annual event, presented by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Mala Hettiarachchi & Tim Sikma, both subject matter experts, will be presenting on the challenges and lessons learned during the PFAS-PFOS removal process.
Read MoreERG Heads West, New Office Opening in Colorado
ERG is thrilled to announce an office opening in Grand Junction, Colorado and headed by John Rabideau, CPG. Along with other recent office openings, the move reflects a “talent-first” strategy to increasing ERG’s reach geographically and technically.
Read MoreGet to know our Staff Geologist, Taylor Vergin
Read MoreThis is a great example of how flexing to meet employees’ needs can also create new opportunities for the company. We want our team members to bring their best to work every day and if that means relocating, we’re open to figuring it out. The Reno office gives us a presence near federal sites we’re excited to pursue, plus we get to keep Taylor and Kayla in the ERG family. It’s a win-win.
Read MoreERG’s Mala Hettiarachchi Presents at Solid Waste Technical Series. Hosted by ESD and the Michigan Waste & Recycling Association (MWRA).
Read MoreEnvironmental Resources Group, LLC (ERG) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fibertec Industrial Hygiene Services, Inc. (Fibertec IHS or FIHS) of Lansing, Michigan. In addition to the FIHS senior environmental professionals joining our team, we are eager to leverage their NVLAP accredited bulk asbestos testing laboratory. The office is located at 3125 Sovereign Drive, Suite B, Lansing, Michigan 48911.
Read MoreThe Michigan 50 Companies to Watch is the premier MCSB awards category that recognizes the 50 Michigan companies that are up-and-coming with high potential for the future.
Read MoreERG is pleased to welcome Timothy F. Hebert, CPG to our team of professionals. Located in the Lansing area, Tim will be establishing Lansing operations for ERG in order to better serve the middle of the State and the Capitol area.
Tim is a Certified/Registered Professional Geologist and Senior Project Manager for ERG. Tim acquired B.S. Degrees in Geology and Biology from the University of Akron in 1984. Tim has nearly thirty-six years of collective field and project management experience within the environmental consulting industry where he specialized in environmental due diligence/due care; underground storage tank (UST) compliance management; soil/groundwater remedial investigation and feasibility studies; conceptual remedial system design, and construction/demolition oversight and management.
Read MoreERG is pleased to announce the return of Gus A. George after a brief hiatus. Gus will return as Senior Environmental Engineer for ERG, first joining the firm in 2017. He has over 30 years of experience dealing with various environmental issues throughout Michigan, the Midwest and Northeast United States. Gus is an experienced environmental manager with a well-diversified background in hazardous waste treatment, permitting, remediation, underground storage tank management, closure assessments, RCRA closure plans preparation and implementation, field operations (including construction), Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments and Baseline Environmental Assessments and audits, land reclamation, sludge management and asbestos surveys
Read MoreAs part of our Earth Day contribution, these brilliant children of ERG's Laura Sage Lambert and Mala Hettiarachchi put this together for the Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce-Environmental Council.
Read MoreEnvironmental Resources Group, LLC (ERG) is proud to announce that the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has selected ERG for their 2020 Pre-Qualified Environmental Consultant List.
Read MorePoor environmental conditions within child-occupied buildings (schools, day care centers, etc.) have been shown to decrease academic performance, increase absenteeism, as well as potentially contributing to various health concerns among students including respiratory irritation, increased asthma attacks, sore throats, and headaches to name a few. It is important to know if potential environmental issues (asbestos, lead-based paint, indoor air quality, mold, drinking water quality, radon, etc.), where appropriate, have been addressed within buildings in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) guidelines to provide a safe environment for the students, teachers, administrators and other staff.
Read MoreEnvironmental Resources Group, LLC (ERG) is pleased to announce the addition of Gabrielle LaFayette as Field Geologist to their expanding team of environmental professionals.
Read MoreEnvironmental Resources Group (ERG), has discovered that the 2020 version of the Groundwater Discharge Permit (GDP) from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), formerly the Department of Environmental Quality, could contain many changes for those businesses subject to Rule 323.2215.
Read MoreERG, along with Lisa Phillips of Phillips Environmental, are proud to have helped secure this grant and are exited to do our part in the redevelopment of Downtown Muskegon...WATCHmUSkeGOn!
Read MoreIn the USA, 500 million plastic straws are used every day. Most recyclable plastics can be recycled only 1-2 times as the size of the carbon chain gets reduced when recycled due to heat and mechanical stress. Most plastic is recycled to make fibers (e.g., for clothing) and most plastic products created with recycled plastics cannot be recycled. Therefore, one of the most effective and sustainable solution to combat this global issue is the prevention or minimization of plastic use. Some practical tips to reduce the plastic waste in businesses and household are provided in this article.
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