Category: Blog Posts

September 26, 2019

ecoSPEARS CEO Wins Orlando Business Journal “40 Under 40” 2019 Award

ecoSPEARS' CEO, Sergie Albino, was named a recipient of the 2019 "40 Under 40" award by the Orlando Business Journal, recognizing his leadership in driving the company's growth and forging strategic partnerships with influential organizations like the EPA and United Nations.

August 30, 2019

A Toxic Storm Brewing in the Tropics

On August 30th, Hurricane Dorian is expected to reach Category 4 status as it approaches Florida's Atlantic coast on Labor Day, with a potential landfall south of Kennedy Space Center.

August 15, 2019

Old Problem, New Solution

ecoSPEARS is thrilled to be part of the 2-year Pilot Program with the Port of San Diego, selected as a one-of-a-kind cohort for the Port’s Blue Economy Incubator initiative. The Board of Port Commissioners unanimously approved ecoSPEARS' SPEARS technology proposal, signaling the potential for the adoption of new and innovative technologies by established industries, particularly in coastal areas with a rich history of industrial growth and trade.

July 2, 2019

Port of San Diego Accepts ecoSPEARS into Blue Economy Incubator Program for Green Remediation Technology

ecoSPEARS is in talks to join the Port of San Diego's Blue Economy Incubator Program, aiming to deploy its eco-friendly Sorbent Polymer Extraction And Remediation System (SPEARS) technology to remediate contaminants like PCBs in San Diego Bay, without disturbing sensitive habitats and wildlife."

June 20, 2019

NASA Selects ecoSPEARS to Showcase Green Technology at Capitol Hill

ecoSPEARS recently represented NASA's technology transfer efforts at 'NASA Technology Day on the Hill' in Washington, D.C. They highlighted their Sorbent Polymer Extraction And Remediation System (SPEARS) technology, a NASA-developed solution that efficiently removes persistent toxins like PCBs and dioxins from sediments, demonstrating how NASA innovations are making a positive impact on Earth.

May 30, 2019

ecoSPEARS joins United Nations PCB Elimination Network (PEN)

ecoSPEARS has joined the United Nations' PCB Elimination Network (PEN), aligned with 10 of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. PEN's mission is to eliminate worldwide PCB contamination by 2028, presenting a formidable but attainable challenge that requires global cooperation."

April 10, 2019

WTFAQ is “Green Remediation?”

ecoSPEARS delves into the concept of 'green remediation' and its role in addressing global PCB contamination. Highlighting the significance of environmentally friendly approaches, the blog discusses international initiatives like the Stockholm Convention and the PCB Elimination Network (PEN).

March 20, 2019

The Hudson River: A Superfund in Stasis

The Hudson River's persistent PCB contamination is a long-standing concern. ecoSPEARS' breakthrough technology provides an affordable, non-invasive solution to remove and permanently eliminate PCBs from the river, addressing environmental and health risks.

March 13, 2019

The Forgotten R’s: Reduce and Reuse

When asked about what you do to lessen your impact on the planet the first thing that will most likely pop into your mind is Recycling. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle

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March 6, 2019

Swedish Fish: Less Candy, More Cancer

Hey, readers! First off, we would like to issue an apology for publishing this post a day late. Our team has been at this year’s FunnelHacker Live expo and conference