On Sept. 4 New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg signed a citywide ordinance mandating the use of a minimum B5 biodiesel fuel in all internal fleet vehicles. The mandate also required that April through November all public works vehicles will … Continue reading →
From protecting the environment and human health to saving money, a wide gamut of reasons exist for municipalities to “go green” and rethink the purchase of equipment and supplies. Buying recycled products is one type of green purchasing, but many … Continue reading →
The town of Purcellville, Va., has embraced the challenge with several green initiatives from community shredding events including Painting Purcellville Green, an annual event with energy and cost-savings workshops plus other environmental themed activities. For these initiatives Purcellville has received … Continue reading →
Biodiesel fuels are diesel fuels that are animal fat or vegetable oil based. After production, they are chemically combined with methane alcohol to produce fatty acid esters, which can then be burned. Without the proper chemical reaction, glycerine, which is … Continue reading →
Northville, Mich. – Jack Doheny Companies (JDC), a world leader in municipal, utility and industrial equipment, announces completion of its merger with longtime business affiliate Jet-Vac, Inc. in Wharton, N.J. as of June 30, 2013. JDC has sold sewer cleaning, … Continue reading →
CLEVELAND, Ohio – turbo Filtration’s turbo(r) Precleaner PowerRam is the right choice for large machines operating in severe-duty environments. With its innovative directional scoop and its wide-angled air intake, the PowerRam improves engine performance by reducing air-intake restriction and delivering … Continue reading →
Husky self-supporting tanks are the perfect solution when storage or manpower are concerns. Low-side and high-side models and open top, frameless portable tanks are available. Great for oil spill clean up, chemical or fuel storage, potable or wastewater storage and … Continue reading →
The Emerald Ash Borer has destroyed thousands of trees throughout the U.S. and continues to sweep across the country. How can cities prepare and cope with the invasion of these beetles that have caused such a political ruckus and economic … Continue reading →
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, established in 1934, resides in Tennessee and North Carolina and is the most visited national park in the U.S. However, like many parks nationwide, it’s faced with challenges from invasive species and diseases to climate … Continue reading →
“The four million adults who drink and drive each year put everyone on the road at risk,” Center for Disease Control Director Dr. Thomas R. Frieden said recently. “In fact, nearly 11,000 people are killed every year in crashes that … Continue reading →
NASTT’s Introduction to Trenchless Technology Short Course is modeled for industry newcomers and for those interested in a refresher course on trenchless methodologies. This 4-part training is presented in two sections: Rehabilitation – June 26 and August 8 New Installation – … Continue reading →
