We are pleased to share our 2022 Sustainability Report. Learn More
We are pleased to share our 2022 Sustainability Report. Learn More

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VLS is an industry leader in Waste to Energy and Recycling. Our clients rely on us to provide comprehensive solutions to their waste management challenges, from reducing costs to achieving long-term sustainability goals. Our network of operating facilities, dedicated customer service teams, and strong transportation partnerships enable us to efficiently and effectively respond to our clients’ needs nationwide.
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Apr

VLS Environmental Solutions celebrates Earth Day with release of its 2022 ESG Report

April 19, 2023
Houston, Texas (April 20, 2023) – VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, a Houston-based environmental services company and a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, today published its VLS 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report on its corporate website at URL (pending). “For VLS, 2022 was a year of transforming our organization through growth, while continuing...
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04
Apr

Becoming A Zero Waste Company

April 4, 2023
Have you ever thought how much waste your business sends to the landfill? The textile industry, for example, sends over 92 million tons of textile waste each year. YIKES! As commercial business and industries continue to expand, companies are trying to do their part in preserving the environment and protecting the planet. When you use...
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04
Apr

VLS Environmental Solutions Names Kris Terrill as Chief Financial Officer

April 4, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas, (April 4, 2023) – VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, a Houston-based environmental services company, and a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, today announced the appointment of Mr. Kris Terrill as the Chief Financial Officer.   VLS CEO, John Magee commented, “We are thrilled to have Kris join our team. He is a high-impact...
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what is railcar cleaning and why is it important?
21
Feb

What is Railcar Cleaning and Why Is It Important?

February 21, 2023
The United States freight network is one of the largest in the world, consisting of almost 140,000 route miles. It is used to transport various goods and materials for nearly every industry, from mining to fast-moving consumer goods and agriculture. Every year, about 1.7 billion tons of goods are moved across the U.S. by the freight system. Railcars...
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developing a barge maintenance plan
21
Feb

Developing a Barge Maintenance Plan

February 21, 2023
Conducting maintenance in the fastest time with the lowest possible costs is vital for productivity in commercial shipping. Shipping companies regularly follow a barge maintenance plan to align their vessels with the relevant safety and operational standards. Barge maintenance is essential to extend the life cycle of various barge components and reduce the deterioration and...
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08
Feb

VLS Environmental Solutions Expands Operating Footprint With Acquisition of SRE Environmental

February 8, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas, (February 8, 2023) – VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, a Houston-based environmental services company and a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, has acquired SRE Environmental, a waste management solutions company in Phoenix, Arizona. SRE manages millions of gallons of commercial and industrial wastewater throughout the western United States utilizing its large fleet of...
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25
Jan

Combatting Pollution Through Industrial Waste Management

January 25, 2023
Manufacturing facilities of various industries are an unavoidable part of modern civilization. These industrial facilities manufacture products that make people’s lives simpler and more convenient. However, these enterprises also generate a substantial amount of non-biodegradable, non-recyclable, and hazardous industrial waste. When this waste isn’t disposed of appropriately, it pollutes the environment’s air, land, and water...
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23
Jan

VLS Environmental Solutions Names Brian Brantley General Counsel and Head of ESG

January 23, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas, (December 14, 2022) – VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, a leading provider of environmental solutions helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals, announced today it has named Brian Brantley, General Counsel and Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).   In this role, Mr. Brantley will be responsible for VLS’s legal affairs, as well as for...
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why your hull needs regular cleaning
18
Jan

Why Your Hull Needs Regular Cleaning

January 18, 2023
A crucial aspect of being a barge owner is keeping it in excellent condition so you don’t have to spend additional money on unneeded repairs and maintenance. While cleaning your vessel’s interior and the easily accessible external surfaces is reasonably straightforward, hull cleaning requires an entirely different level of effort.  Because it’s a more challenging process than...
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10
Jan

VLS Environmental Solutions Acquires Texas Molecular

January 10, 2023
HOUSTON, Texas, (January 10, 2023) – VLS Environmental Solutions, a Houston-based environmental services company and a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, has acquired Texas Molecular, one of the largest independent providers of industrial waste sequestration services in the United States. With the acquisition, VLS has expanded its environmental services capabilities into hazardous waste processing...
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what is circular construction
20
Dec

What Is Circular Construction?

December 20, 2022
In 2018, the construction industry in the United States generated 600 million tons of construction and demolition (C&D) waste — which is twice the amount of municipal solid waste produced. It’s also estimated that nearly half of global CO2 emissions stem from construction. With global climate change and greenhouse gas emissions becoming an increasing concern and focus worldwide, what can...
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a guide to ship surveys and inspections
15
Dec

A Guide to Ship Surveys and Inspections

December 15, 2022
Keeping your team safe and your ships maintained comes with quite a few requirements. One of these necessary actions is an annual ship survey to ensure your vessels are in compliance with the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the agency responsible for ensuring the safety and security of shipping vessels and the protection of the marine environment through...
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what is environmental waste management
28
Nov

What Is Environmental Waste Management?

November 28, 2022
If your business engages in construction, manufacturing, oil and gas refining or similar processes, waste generation is an unavoidable aspect of the work you do. And as global industry leaders and consumers grow more environmentally conscious, you’ll need to have effective protocols in place to help you handle your environmental waste while satisfying customer expectations...
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waste containers and what is inside
21
Nov

Waste Containers and What Is Inside

November 21, 2022
Waste management is just one part of keeping a company running — and it’s a critical one. If your business generates waste, you’ll need a practical way to handle it safely. A smaller, more commercially focused company may need a way to figure out what the garbage man will take from the curb each week. Industrial...
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staying compliant with waste management
14
Nov

Staying Compliant With Your Waste Management

November 14, 2022
One of the biggest challenges in waste management is staying compliant with the state and federal regulations that govern the generation, transport, treatment, storage, and disposal of waste. The myriad regulations governing compliance for these operations, especially hazardous waste compliance, can become a tangle that even experienced facilities find challenging. Fortunately, a professional waste management...
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