Potomac Environmental, Inc.

06/06/2024

PEI named BAE Systems 2023 Safety, Health and Environmental Supplier of the Year!

The company saluted 125 suppliers that successfully supported maintenance, modernization, and refit projects aboard U.S. Navy ships and commercial vessels.

05/02/2019

Did you know that small appliances still use electricity when they’re plugged in even if they’re not being used. The DOE estimates that 5-10% of our electricity being consumed is from appliances that are not being used. Unplug that TV when you leave for work. Or at least the coffee pot!

05/01/2019

As people become more aware about the problems associated with single-use plastics, more and more great reusable products are becoming available. Check out the comments for some ideas and challenge yourself to try one, or share your favorite that you already use!

04/26/2019

The production of meat has a much higher carbon footprint than eating vegetarian or vegan. If you’re a meat-lover, consider switching out just one or two meals a week for a vegetarian option. To learn more check out this article!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/environment/2018/may/31/avoiding-meat-and-dairy-is-single-biggest-way-to-reduce-your-impact-on-earth

04/25/2019

Hey! Like breathing? An estimated 4 BILLION trees are cut down each year for paper alone. Help replace them by planting a tree this week! If you don’t have the time or energy, plant a tree in someone’s honor for just under $10 through Living Tribute or one of many other similar organizations!

https://shop.alivingtribute.org/products/plant-a-tree-in-honor?gclid=CjwKCAjwtYXmBRAOEiwAYsyl3CKYVuf_ZhTkj8u2h72R0gpsv4KJap2pXk7hWwYhfge_yHJSZqOg3RoCMgUQAvD_BwE

04/24/2019

Make it an Earth Week and try out a new bamboo product. Bamboo is sustainable because it grows in 3-5 years, takes more carbon dioxide out of the environment than lots of other plants, and it’s naturally pest-repellant so growing it doesn’t require nasty pesticides. Bamboo products in hard form (plates, utensils, etc.) are more likely to be eco-friendly than fabrics which might use harsh chemicals to treat them. (Some fabrics are fine though. Just do your research!) Try something new and bamboo for today’s challenge.

04/22/2019

Today is Earth Day! Join our two-week challenge to take small & easy steps toward making the world cleaner and safer for the future. We’ll give you 7 challenges over the next two weeks. Today’s challenge is easy. Get in the spirit of Earth Day by posting a picture of your favorite place in nature.

11/13/2018

Celebrating 30 years of serving the environment. Thank you to everyone in the PEI family who has made it happen!

10/16/2018

The PEI family is a talented bunch in and out of the office. Our very own Kristie Torline McCary just released this book that she wrote and photo-illustrated herself. Way to go, Kristie!

Come along as Tonka dreams of amazing adventures. Where will Tonka's dreams take her now?