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Failing the Grade with Asbestos is Not an Option
In 2015, a new report was published entitled, Failing the Grade: Asbestos in America’s Schools, from the office of U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA). The report states that two-thirds of the school districts across 15 states have acknowledged the presence of asbestos in their schools. What became apparent in the report is that asbestos brings […]
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Banner Environmental Services Awarded Massachusetts Certified Women Business Enterprise
Franklin, MA May 15, 2017 – Banner Environmental Services, an environmental services company headquartered in Massachusetts, announced today they have received Women Business Enterprise (WBE) certification. The WBE certification is the result of an extensive process and on-site interview by the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO) to determine that the company meets the state statutes and […]
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Asbestos Removal Done Right and Oh-So-Wrong
Despite asbestos being outlawed as a construction material in the United States decades ago, it’s still rampant in existing structures, causing a nightmare situation in renovation and demolition projects. In most states, like Massachusetts, it’s mandated that a licensed asbestos abatement professional handles the removal of the highly-dangerous material. Older buildings and homes are often […]
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Massachusetts Launches New Initiative to Help Protect the Public from the Dangers of Asbestos
Last month, Massachusetts’ Attorney General Maura Healy announce a new initiative to help educate and protect children, families, and workers from the dangers of asbestos. The initiative, Healthy Buildings, Healthy Air, will bring together state agencies and school districts to ensure safe practices are upheld for the handling and removal of asbestos. It will also […]
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The Mysteries of Mold: Part 1
There are elements of our natural world that are sweet and pleasant, while others tend to be more detrimental. With the negative health effects… mold happens to fall closer to the later. Molds are part of the natural environment in which we live. Outdoors, mold plays an active role to break down and decompose dead, […]
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Former Cotton Mill Restoration Involves Asbestos Window Glazing Removal
Old buildings often contain hazardous materials in places you may not think about. That’s the case in the Cornell Mill in Falls River, MA., which is undergoing a renovation. The former cotton mill, built in the late 1800s, will become 101 market rate housing units. The granite building has some great features like hardwood flooring, […]
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Banner Environmental Services Residential Asbestos Abatement Project Gets 5 Stars
We recently completed a residential asbestos abatement project for one of our customers and he was kind enough to share his experience with Banner Environmental Services on our Facebook page, rating our company as 5 stars. Thank you Lenny! Banner Environmental is a great example of highly professional approach, excellent service and competitive pricing. Nicole […]
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Boston Building gets Asbestos Abatement and Converts to Housing
For Boston’s Chinatown neighborhood, a large building is seeing a transformation. The Verizon building on Harrison Avenue is being converted into apartments and perhaps eventually condominiums. The $14 million project required a large asbestos abatement, which Banner Environmental Services provided. Next, Banner Environmental Services will focus on the interior demolition. The top three floors of […]
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The Severity of Skipping Steps
There is a reason asbestos has been hard-banned in 58 countries. The mineral is extremely hazardous to humans – linked to mesothelioma and countless other life-threatening illnesses. However, the United States has merely litigated its usage in certain products and only since the 1980s. Therefore, its use in insulation, shingles, ceilings, floor tiles, and several […]