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After the Concert
You may have heard that a certain pop superstar has been playing to sold-out stadiums this spring. We weren’t able to snag tickets, but there …
Step-by-Step Spill Response
Accidental spills and leaks can seriously affect the environment, public health, and a company’s reputation. For example, oil and chemical spills can harm marine life, …
Up on the Roof
‘Way back in 1963, “Up on the Roof” was a hit for The Drifters. James Taylor recorded it in 1979, and again the song climbed …
No Picnic! Preparing for A Bio Spill …
The weather is warmer, and after the winter we’ve had, everyone wants to be outdoors as much as possible. Picnics are a lovely way to …
Texting on the Trail
Now that the weather is nice, it feels good to spend time outside. One of the joys of being in Nature is peace and quiet. …
Protecting the Pacific from Oil Spills
In March, President Biden designated 770,000 square miles southwest of Hawaii as a new marine sanctuary. That’s a lot of water. To put it in …
Importance of ECOLOGO® Certification for Spill Containment Products
As people become more aware of the impact of their actions, the demand for eco-friendly products and services increases. Thus, environmental sustainability is becoming an …
When Biodegradable is Bad
Sometimes, what we think is good can be turned on its ear. For instance, biodegradable products. We’re living in an age when compost bins grace …
Bicycles, Upcycles, Recycles …
Life is all about cycles. In a time before Uber, before even automobiles (what? There was such a time?), people often rode two-wheeled contraptions known …
Tracking the Trackers
We live in an era when everything is tracked: what websites we visit, what we eat, where we go, how much we sleep or exercise. …
Stormin’ the Spill
You know what a wild winter it’s been, with storms so severe they toppled trees onto cars and buildings, flooded roadways, and caused many businesses …
It’s Only Eco-Logical, Captain
That may not be exactly what Mr. Spock used to say to Captain Kirk aboard the original Starship Enterprise. Environmental preservation wasn’t a strong focus …
Sprucin’ Up and Movin’ On
Have you noticed a spate of business closures — and new business openings — since the pandemic began? Maybe you’re among them. One day a …
The Coast Is Clear! How We Protect Waterways
The average business owner may or may not be familiar with the Office of Response and Restoration, but after the winter we’ve just experienced, OR&R …
Feeling Sedimental? Get Gravelly
Okay, we admit we have a thing for puns. But sediment is not funny (or punny), and with the winter we’ve just had (and in …
Key Considerations in Absorbents Selection for Spill Containment
Spill containment is an essential aspect of industrial operations and environmental protection. The proper selection and use of absorbents can minimize the potential harm to …
How To Choose the Right Biohazard Spill Kit
Biohazard spills pose a serious threat to human health and the environment. Whether the spill contains radioactive substances, chemicals, or biological materials, it is essential …
chatGPT: The Lazy Person’s Guide to Spill Clean Up
You have a spill. But you don’t want to stop what you’re doing to clean it up, even with Spill Hero’s exceptional line of spill …
Rushin’ to the Red
The need for speed seems to increase along with our 24/7 connectivity. It could be 8 am on a Sunday, or 9 pm on a …
Keep It Clean: Spill Clean Up After the Flood
January was like living in the time of Noah. Californians could have used an ark to ride out the relentless storms. Known scientifically as an …
Fabulous February: 28 Ways to Celebrate Winter
Everybody knows Groundhog Day is February 2nd. No worries; nobody has to clean up a spill from a groundhog. But did you know February 2nd …
Choosing the Right Sorbents for Your Spill Containment
Leakages and spills in the workplace can have severe repercussions for employees and the environment. In industrial applications, spill prevention procedures are essential, particularly when …
Who’d Fall for That?
Some people are naturally graceful. They seem to float down the street, barely touching the ground. Maybe they’re a dancer. Or just sharp-eyed. But others …
Don’t Take Our Word for It…
Impact Absorbents has been helping businesses of every size and industry for more than 30 years. As we enter a new year, we thought we’d …
Safety Culture: Appropriate It!
There’s youth culture. Yogurt culture. Kombucha culture. And the various cultures of other countries and peoples, which are sometimes “misappropriated”. But one type of culture …
Unmarketable: Wet Floors in a Busy Store
You’ve survived the holidays. Congratulations. Now it’s time to restock those shelves and power up 2023. You have a new marketing campaign ready to roll …
A Swift Solution for Spill Clean Up Going Into 2023
Whether or not you’re a Taylor Swift fan, she wrote a song that’s appropriate for a lot of folks come January 1st: New Year’s Day. In …
Beyond Boxing Day: Everyday Spill Solutions
In the UK, December 26th is known as Boxing Day. But it has nothing to do with the sport known as boxing. Instead, it’s a day …
It’s So Dusty In Here: Swap Out Silica for Spill Hero!
Silica is a supplement ingredient known for helping to create beautiful hair, nails and skin. But you don’t want to breathe it. Crystalline silica dust, …
Stand Tall and End That Spill with Ease!
Many people have trouble with their knees and hips these days. Whether they were athletes in high school, or their joints and bones bother them …
