Keith Jackson, Author at Elastec

How Important Are Water Conditions When Using Silt Curtains?

June 5, 2025

The Unseen Forces Shaping Sediment Control Silt curtains, also known as turbidity curtains or sediment barriers, are critical tools in aquatic environmental management. These partially-floating, partially-submerged, semi-permeable barriers are meticulously designed to contain and control the spread of suspended sediment, silt, and other particulate pollution within water bodies. Their deployment is essential in various marine […]

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How Can We Solve the Plastic Waste Issue at Ground Level?

June 3, 2025

Do you want to do your part to save the planet that we all depend on and help solve the plastic waste issue? Plastic pollution continues to run rampant across the globe. It’s particularly a problem in bodies of water. Despite this unfortunate reality, there’s plenty that you can do to make a difference and

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How Much Silt Curtain Do I Need for My Project?

May 29, 2025

When planning for sediment control in marine or freshwater construction zones, one of the most common questions contractors and environmental engineers ask is: “How much silt curtain do I need?” The answer goes beyond just the length of the curtain needed to span the site. To ensure effective turbidity control and compliance with environmental regulations,

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How does plastic waste affect marine life?

May 27, 2025

Each year, an estimated 14 billion pounds of trash, most of it plastic, finds its way into the world’s oceans. How does this plastic waste affect marine life? Multiple studies have been performed showing that this plastic pollution from plastic bags to microplastics is causing a huge disruption in the ecosystem. It has been estimated

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How does the cup on the side of the road make it to the ocean?

May 19, 2025

Roadside trash and litter. We’ve all seen it and some of us have even contributed to it. So, what’s the big deal? How does that plastic cup on the side of the road make it all the way to the ocean and what can be done about it? Litter thrown out of a car window

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Who needs oil spill equipment?

May 16, 2025

Organizations that handle, transport, or store oil near significant bodies of water are the primary entities that need oil spill equipment. These can be broadly categorized as follows: 1. Oil and Gas Industry: 2. Marine and Shipping Industry: 3. Government Agencies: 4. Specialized Response Organizations: 5. Other Industries and Entities: Examples of Oil Spill Equipment:

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What is the impact of plastic pollution on the ocean?

May 15, 2025

Plastic pollution mostly originates on land and is washed down through ditches, creeks, streams, and rivers and then into the ocean, impacting wildlife and the environment. Billions of pounds of plastic pollution finds its way to the ocean each year. The most common types of plastic pollution are plastic bottles, plastic bottle caps, food wrappers,

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Bottle Boom Fighting Plastic Pollution & Other Debris

May 15, 2025

Elastec installed a Bottle Boom in a small ditch that runs through the town. Most of the time the ditch is dry, especially in the summer months. However, after a large rainfall, a major flush event occurs and plastic pollution, debris, and other trash is washed down into it from several other roadside ditches. The

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35 Year Anniversary

May 1, 2025

Elastec Is Celebrating 35 Years of Innovation! Today, May 1, 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of Elastec’s founding, beginning our commitment to making innovative environmental solutions and keeping our world clean. Since our founding in 1990 with the revolutionary drum oil skimmer, Elastec has been at the forefront of developing and manufacturing equipment to combat

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Installation Tips for Effective Turbidity Barriers

April 30, 2025

Installation Tips for Effective Turbidity Barriers What is a Turbidity Barrier? A turbidity barrier is a crucial tool employed in marine construction and dredging operations to prevent sediment and contaminants from entering water bodies during excavation, dredging, or other activities that may disturb the ground. Typically made from buoyant materials, these barriers act as physical

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Author name: Keith Jackson