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Brickhouse Environmental Green Team

February 11, 2020

Creating A Green Work Space

The Brickhouse Environmental Green Team is an active committee among the employees.   Staff members have been applying sustainable practices at home and at work for many years. More recently, several of us decided to take it to the next level to raise awareness and increase the positive impact.  After a few water cooler conversations, the Brickhouse Environmental Green Team was established in January 2020 for this very purpose. This committee is made up of a diverse group of Brickhouse Environmental employees who are setting out to turn their work space into a green space.

The goals of the Brickhouse Green team are simple:

  1. Reduce the amount of solid waste we send to landfills
  2. Reduce our carbon emissions
  3. Protect and improve our local environment

With the first and second goals in mind, our company has teamed up with TerraCycle and Subaru to establish multiple recycling collections that are open to the public. These recycling collections target various items that are not recyclable through typical municipal recycling programs. Brickhouse Environmental is currently set up to collect the following items: all brands of razors and razor packaging, k-cups, coffee creamer capsules, disposable cups, disposable straws, candy wrappers, and snack wrappers. Click here for a printable Razor flyer.  Click here for the Coffee Flyer.  While we are proud of the collection programs we currently offer, there are many more programs through TerraCycle that we hope to add in the future! In addition, the Green Team is working to reduce our kitchen waste by providing reusable hand towels in the kitchen and implementing a food-scrap composting program. These new recycling collections are in addition to preexisting recycling and waste reduction initiatives for paper, cardboard, glass and plastic that have been in place at our office for years.

Green Team Initiatives

In an effort to accomplish our third goal, the green team is brainstorming new ways to protect and improve our local environment, while our company continues to conduct long-term local initiatives and provide local remediation services to our clients. One way we are directly improving our local community is by conducting bi-annual highway-cleanups as part of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Adopt-a-Highway program. To see for yourself, be sure to check out our stretch of road along US 322 next time you are leaving West Chester! While we might be brainstorming new initiatives, local environmental remediation has always and will always be the central priority of our company.

If you would like to take advantage of our recycling programs while also helping to reduce your own carbon footprint, you can drop off any of the items mentioned above at the Brickhouse Office.

Drop off location:  515 South Franklin Street, West Chester, PA 19382

Date/Time:  Fridays from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Questions?  Contact Molly Bowe at 610-692-5770

or email mbowe@brickhouse-environmental.com

Printable Flyers:  Click here for a printable Razor flyer.  Click here for the Coffee Flyer. 

Want to Learn More?

If you liked what you read, be sure to sign up for the Brickhouse Environmental Newsletter to stay informed of the team’s progress and if you are interested in making your office more “green” check out this article “Greening Offices: 25 Tips to Get You Started”.

 

Filed Under: Giving Back, The Green Team Tagged With: green, green team, recycle, sustainability

Brickhouse Environmental Adopt-A-Highway Clean Up

December 23, 2019

Brickhouse Cleans Up

In the fall of 2018, the employees of Brickhouse Environmental set out to Route 322, also known as the West Chester Bypass, to particiapte in the PennDot Adopt-A-Highway clean up program.  In the beginning, the 2 mile stretch of road was littered with bottles, cigarette butts, car parts and anything else you can think of. Staff report that the initial clean up was the longest, but over the past year via four clean up sessions, the stretch of highway has been kept fairly clean. In total, Brickhouse Environmental has cleaned up 125 bags of trash. Afterwards, staff enjoy lunch at Brothers Pizza. Overall, it has been a great experience.

What We Found

  • Mannequin arm
  • Plastic car parts
  • Old coke bottles
  • Scrap metal
  • College ID
  • Photograph
  • Lodge Sign
  • Animal skull
  • Cans from the 80’s
  • Cement mixer Planters

 

When asked their favorite memory of the cleanup, one employee said: “I think the ladder being found, added to the pile and picked up by someone for scrap. It’s always satisfying to see a cleaner highway, but to see items go to recycling from our efforts is even better.” -Doug Schott

Another staff member stated, “Our business is to provide consulting services for environmental clean ups.  It feels good to get out and clean up a section of the environment ourselves.”

Are you interested in learning more about the Adopt-A-Highway Program?  Recent improvements to the program have made it easier to participate!  A new website has been created to provide groups on-line access to the AAH program, which can be found here: https://adoptahighway.penndot.gov/.

Please enjoy these photos:

Golden Brick Photo Contest Winner - April 2019
Brickhouse Group Pic_Adopt a Hwy 09.2018

Filed Under: Giving Back

Happy Geologists’ Day!!

April 5, 2019

Professional Geologists’ Day is April 5th. Can you dig it?

Why not celebrate with your favorite Geologist?

Learn more about our Brickhouse Scientists!

DOUGLAS SCHOTT, P.G., DIRECTOR OF GEOLOGIC SERVICES

MICHAEL LANE, CPSS, SENIOR SOIL SCIENTIST

STEPHEN HUXTA, PROJECT MANAGER

Crystal Cave is great underground cave, located near Kutztown, PA, is known for its abundance of milky white formations that have thrilled visitors for over 145 years.
Visit a cave
Visit a cave like the Historic Crystal Cave

 

A DARK NARROW HOLE leading into the side of a steep hill was accidentally discovered by William Merkel and John Gehret while they were blasting for limestone on a Sunday morning, November 12, 1871.

AFTER THE SMOKE CLEARED and the surrounding dirt was removed, they realized that the opening was large enough to enter.

CURIOSITY LED THEM INSIDE, but total darkness and fear of the unknown kept them from going any further…

 

A sinkhole swallows a house, trees and anything else in its way
Check out a sinkhole
Check out a sinkhole –Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources

 

According to the PA dept of Conservation and Natural Resource website, a sinkhole is a subsidence feature resulting from the downward movement of surficial material into a pre-existing subsurface void.Sinkholes come in many shapes and sizes, and although caused by naturally occurring processes, their formation can be accelerated by human activities.

 

Red Rock Mountain Park Amphitheater
Take in a “rock” concert
Take in a “rock” concert -Visit Red Rocks Mountain Park
Red Rocks Park is not just a beautiful place to see a concert.  There are 738 total acres of deer, dinosaurs, pines and prairie, geological wonders and spectacular vistas.  The Park is a unique transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains and is at 6,450 feet above sea level. Visitors can see plants, birds and animals of both regions. Red Rocks Amphitheater is a geological phenomenon – the only naturally-occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheater in the world. From Sting and The Beatles, to opera stars and U2, every artist aspires to play on this magical, spiritual and emotional stage.

Make a weekend of it!!  But no matter what you do this Sunday, please take a moment to think fondly of your favorite Geologists!!

 

 

Brickhouse Environmental

 

Filed Under: Brickhouse, Giving Back, Uncategorized Tagged With: dig, Environmental Consulting, Geologist

Lifetime Wells International

December 12, 2018

Brickhouse Environmental is a proud sponsor of Lifetime Wells International, which helps provide local communities in Ghana and Tanzania with life-saving, clean water. Read More at VISTA.Today:Local Drilling Company Provides Life-Giving Water to Millions of People in Africa

Filed Under: Giving Back

Adopt a Highway

October 1, 2018

Brickhouse Group Pic_Adopt a Hwy 09.2018Ever wondered who participates in the adopt-a-highway cleanups?  Check out the people in the lime green shirts on the side of the highway.  In an effort to help keep Pennsylvania beautiful and show pride in our community, Brickhouse Environmental adopted a busy segment of highway in West Chester and recently participated in our first bi-annual cleanup.

We got lucky with great weather and had a surprising amount of fun collecting litter together. Our awesome, dedicated team of volunteers uncovered more trash than anticipated, but we enjoyed improving our community and shared lots of laughs along the way.

Brickhouse Environmental is proud to join many fellow citizens across the Commonwealth in helping to keep our roads clean and enjoyable for everyone. We look forward to our next cleanup in the Spring!

 

To get your office involved in the adopt-a-highway program visit the Penndot website.
Brickhouse_Adopt a Hwy 09.2018

 

Filed Under: Brickhouse, Giving Back, Site Remediation

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Krapf 5k Run-Walk

September 30, 2018

On September 29, 2018, Brickhouse Environmental proudly sponsored and participated in the Second Annual 5K Walk/Run in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Alex’s Lemonade Stand is one of the leading and most dynamic pediatric cancer charities funding research in the United States. Brickhouse Environmental is proud to support Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and to share the commitment to fight childhood cancer.

Brickhouse Supports Alex's Lemonade Stand_Krapf 5k Run-Walk

 

Filed Under: Giving Back

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Testimonials

Dave, Very solid and professional work Dave. Thank you for everything.

– Dan W.
 

Paul, Thanks for your excellent work and planning for this. Glad it is done!

– Phillip R.
 

Your field staff were awesome. Steve is especially sharp and communicates well with the client and attorneys.
The whole crew inspired confidence, and made a strong impression that Brickhouse is a quality outfit.

– Sam C. and Mark R.
 

Excellent job to all at Brickhouse! Yet another successful project, nice work! Thank you.

– Scott E.
 

The loan went through! Thanks for all that you have done for us, you did an amazing job!!!

– Pete S.
 

We officially sold the home. We thank you and appreciate what you have done to ease the transition. Your expertise is duly noted and it was nice working with you.

– Joseph P.
 

It was a pleasure working with you guys… I will definitely call again when we run into any environmental issues on our projects.

– Steven O.
 

You did an absolutely incredible job. I am so impressed by the level of detail in the report. Thank you so very much.

– David T.
 

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– Richard B.
 

Your work has been excellent and I will be very happy to continue our relationship going forward.

– Gordon M.
 

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– Gary P.
 

Thank you very much for your assistance in my tank removal project. Your managers and field crew were a pleasure to work with.

– Chris M.
 

Thanks Michael, you did a fantastic job on this report, and made my life a lot easier.

– Brian B.
 

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– Michael H.
 

Dave Farrington and Brickhouse have worked with Action Manufacturing Company as consultants on our Environmental projects with excellent results.

– Randy A.
 

I want to thank you and Brickhouse for your help throughout this process. I will recommend you to everyone that requires environmental services. Your company is truly professional. Thanks again.

– Tommy M.
 

Thanks Dave. Outstanding effort by you and your team in getting this done.

– Richard F.
 

I just heard from my colleagues in Philadelphia about the case.  They had nothing but praise for the effort your firm contributed.  Thanks for stepping up to this project at the last minute.

– John C.
 
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