At CHESIEMES Group, we are committed to advancing data-driven environmental solutions. Following our involvement in the Puerto Rico Waste Characterization Study (published by DNER), we are now working alongside key stakeholders in the development of the island’s Integrated Solid Waste Management (ISWM) Plan. This plan, led by the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER/DRNA), is a crucial step toward improving waste management infrastructure, reducing landfill dependence, and increasing recycling and circular economy efforts across Puerto Rico's archipelago. ![]() 📢 How can you get involved? To ensure public participation, DRNA has launched a new website: www.menosbasura.com, where residents and stakeholders can review the plan and provide feedback through an online survey. 📌 Deadline: March 21, 2025
🎁 Completing the survey also gives participants a chance to win a $100 gift card! Your input will help shape sustainable waste policies and ensure that Puerto Rico moves toward a cleaner, more efficient waste management system. Direct link to survey: Visit www.menosbasura.com to learn more and have your voice heard! We encourage businesses, communities, and industry leaders to engage in this process—public input is essential to making the ISWM Plan a success! ♻️🌍 At IEMES, we take pride in the active roles our team members play in the advancement of the environmental and waste management sectors. Our representative on the SWANA Caribbean Chapter Advisory Board, Eng. Hanna Rodríguez Morales, recently attended WASTECON 2024, where she not only represented our firm’s commitment to leadership in waste management but also engaged in crucial learning and networking opportunities. Deep Dive into PFAS TrainingOne of the major highlights of her WASTECON experience was participating in an intensive training course on PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances). This training provided an in-depth look at the environmental and health impacts of PFAS, often referred to as "forever chemicals," and the latest strategies for their detection, management, and mitigation in the waste industry. With increasing public concern and regulatory scrutiny around PFAS, this knowledge will be essential as IEMES continues to advise our clients on compliance and sustainable waste management practices. For more details about the PFAS training session offered at WASTECON, you can check out SWANA’s course outline here. Focus on Safety and Innovation in Waste ManagementDuring the conference, our representative attended sessions focusing on safety in the solid waste industry and new technologies reshaping waste management practices. These sessions highlighted cutting-edge tools and safety protocols that are helping industry professionals improve operational efficiency while protecting workers and the environment. With safety always a priority at IEMES, these insights will play a role in our ongoing commitment to promoting best practices in the field. Building Connections with Key StakeholdersWASTECON 2024 provided a unique platform to connect with agency personnel from Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), as well as other professionals across the industry. By fostering relationships with these local regulators, industry leaders, and potential private clients, we’re strengthening our network and enhancing our ability to serve communities and businesses throughout the Caribbean. Moving ForwardThe experience at WASTECON 2024 has equipped our representative with new knowledge, expanded networks, and actionable insights that will help IEMES lead in the waste management sector. As our firm continues to evolve and expand our services, we’re proud to have dedicated team members who are committed to learning, connecting, and driving positive change in our industry.
Stay tuned to our blog for more updates on IEMES’s involvement in industry-leading events and initiatives! ![]() This week, our very own Fernando L. Rodríguez Ocasio and Carmen M. Figueroa Santiago, key figures in the chemical and environmental engineering sector in Puerto Rico, took to the media to discuss the implications of the new EPA Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR). The new regulation, as we have informed relevant clients that operate Potable Water Systems (PWSs), aims to tighten controls on lead levels in drinking water, ensuring safer public health standards. Their insights, aired on TV and featured in written press coverage, demonstrated our team's expertise and commitment to public health. Both Fernando and Carmen highlighted the significant changes introduced by the rule and the impact these adjustments will have on monitoring and replacing lead-containing service lines across Puerto Rico. Their media presence was supported by our in-house PR coach, Aurimar Rodríguez Morales, who guided them in delivering their technical insights in a way that resonates with the broader audience. We are proud of their contribution to an essential discussion on safeguarding water quality, reaffirming our role as a trusted voice in environmental compliance and public safety. To view the TV interview featuring our team members discussing this critical topic, check out the video linked below, starting around minute 27: Watch Here.
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In terms of environmental compliance, we announce that the local Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) has emitted a waiver for the
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Our very own administrator, Aurimar Rodríguez Morales, had been designated assistant of the Special Events Commission of CIAPR on behalf of the Environmental Engineer's Institute. Her experience in similar events led her to coordinating volunteer students for the Golf Tournament last Thursday. Following in the footsteps of esteemed colleagues that have provided their time and effort for years at this Commission, such as Eng. Axel Medina, who happens to also be an important part of our office team's history. |
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