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The increasing world population, industrialization, and climate change are making access to clean water, the world's most valuable resource, increasingly difficult every day. Water scarcity is a problem in many regions of the world...

The maritime industry requires various facilities for the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of ships. One of these facilities is called a floating dock, which is a system that floats on water and allows for maintenance to be performed on ships without bringing them ashore.

The sunscreens we use to protect ourselves from the harmful UV rays of the sun during the summer months are essential for our skin health, but they can have serious negative effects on marine and ocean ecosystems.

How to Make Compost at Home? First, determine a suitable place for a healthy compost in your home. Adjust the air and moisture balance well. Therefore, it will be beneficial to mix it every 3 days. Pay attention to the location for an easy mixture. If you have an area of 1 cubic meter, you can produce healthy compost.

Those who wish to engage in dredging and disposal activities are required to submit, have reviewed, and obtain a Dredging Environmental Management Plan and a Dredging Compliance Certificate.

With the increase in industrialization and the use of machinery, oils have become more commonly used and are a type of waste that needs to be specifically addressed in waste management due to their ecotoxicity.

It is essential for us to document and implement our corporate responsibilities to protect our environment through various authorized units in order to carry out institution-based environmental management.

Even when our bodies disappear in nature, it takes several days, while the waste we throw into the environment does not disappear immediately. To vanish takes time, but does our environment have that much time?

It is a fact that we can contribute to the economy and our environment by recycling most of the solid waste, and with the energy we obtain from it, we can also breathe life into our surroundings. But how?

Forests are a large ecosystem formed by trees that host countless living beings and are the lungs of our planet.

Fuel stations, repair shops, services, public institutions/organizations, municipalities, businesses engaged in mining activities, and other motor oil...

You may have heard of Japan's newspaper that has turned into a plant, 'The Mainichi Shimbunsha.' If you haven't, I suggest you take a look at this article.

Research indicates that if the temperature difference is 1.5°C, our world will face an irreversible destruction.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic that has affected the world, thousands of people are now continuing to work from home. Since we have turned our homes into offices, do we know what we can do in terms of environmental impact?

Environmental Disasters Dear readers, in this article, I will talk about 5 major environmental disasters that are the biggest evidence of how humans have harmed the world in the last 50 years.

The Importance of the Energy-Environment Relationship for Sustainable Living The advancements in technology today, the emergence and proliferation of the fast production-fast consumption mentality, and the abundance and diversity of transportation networks have as much impact on the increasing needs and demands of the global population as they do on the amount of energy we require to meet these needs and demands.

The Zero Waste Regulation is a waste management system initiated under the patronage of Mrs. Emine Erdoğan.

Exxon Valdez Tanker Accident Dear readers, in this article, I would like to talk to you about the Exxon Valdez tanker disaster, which ranks second in the maritime industry after the Deepwater Horizon accident. Since this article will be a bit long, please prepare your tea or coffee.

Don't Throw It Away, Make Compost! The rapid increase in the world's population, industrialization, consumer frenzy, excessive demand for fast food, the private sector's desire to meet this demand and make a profit, intensive use of technology, and the disregard for the negative effects of the technology used have adversely affected the ecological balance that has been ongoing for millions of years and have caused harm to the environment.

Ghost Nets Ghost nets are the general term for commercial fishing nets and lines that have been abandoned, discarded, or lost in seas and oceans. Ghost nets pose a serious threat to aquatic life. Every year, millions of marine creatures become entangled in these nets, struggling and losing their lives. Crustaceans, whales, turtles, dolphins, birds, and sharks are just a few examples of many species affected. It is estimated that ghost nets cause a loss of about 10% of fish populations.

In these difficult days we are in, another worrying development occurred on April 4, 2020. A forest fire that started near Chernobyl alarmed the whole world.

The Removal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in Industrial Zone Soils With the rapid population growth towards the mid-twentieth century, soil pollution began to increase in parallel with the rapid development of industry and technology in agriculture and other fields (Gülçiçek, 2011). Due to its structure, soil is a material with a greater buffering capacity than air and water, so it takes time to notice pollution (Dönmez, 2012).

Are you curious about how to create temporary storage areas? Do you ask yourself why a waste area is necessary? Or has your company been fined for dumping waste in vacant lands? You can find all the information about waste areas in this blog post.

What is Zero Waste? Zero Waste is an initiative launched under the patronage of Emine Erdoğan, aimed particularly at the efficient use of resources and the reduction of waste in public spaces...

What is a Waste Management Plan? How is it done? With the technological developments and industrialization occurring in the world, the rapid population increase has led to a swift rise in environmental damage caused by human activities. It is possible to prevent this emerging environmental damage. How? By implementing a waste management plan everywhere you are, whether in your office, factory, or home.

How to Establish a Zero Waste System? The Zero Waste System is a waste management goal based on reducing resource use and waste generation, managing the resulting waste in a way that minimizes its harm to the environment, and reintegrating it into the economy.

Turkey Materials Marketplace Our rate of consuming natural resources has long surpassed the rate at which nature can regenerate and provide them to us. Today, we consume 1.6 times what the world can produce. For this reason, the management of resources in a more sustainable and efficient manner is an unavoidable necessity today.

There are 7.53 million people living on Earth, and according to literature data, the amount of waste generated by one person is 1.17 kg. This means that approximately 8,190,000 tons of waste are produced every day on Earth.

What is June 5th World Environment Day? Throughout human history, the development of civilizations, along with the increase in population and industrialization, has shown a cumulative increase in environmental problems. The rapid depletion of natural resources, along with the rise in air, water, and soil pollution, poses a serious threat to the vitality of ecosystems. In the face of these environmental issues, the responsibility to protect today and the future is becoming increasingly important for humanity every passing day.

Earth Day was first proposed in 1969 by McConnell at the National UNESCO World Conference held in San Francisco to celebrate the life and beauty of our planet and to draw attention to the environmental threats and issues it faces.

The circular economy is a type of economy where the value of products, materials, and resources is maintained for as long as possible, and the amount of waste is minimized.

This project is part of the European Commission's Twinning Program, which was established in 1998. This program forms the axis of institutional reforms and modernization projects of the administration for candidate countries for EU membership.

Saros Gulf, one of the few self-cleaning seas in the world, was declared a Special Environmental Protection Area in 2010 in order to preserve its geomorphological, landscape, ecological, floristic, biogenetic, and touristic features without deterioration.

Just as we need a passport to travel abroad and an identity document to be a citizen of a country, we also need a Business Opening and Operating License to open a workplace.

Our world is struggling with significant global issues such as environmental pollution, climate change, and the depletion of water resources. At this point, reducing our ecological footprint has become our primary responsibility to leave a more livable world for future generations.

We are following the issue of mucilage, also known as sea snot, which is observed in almost the entire area of 11,350 km2 of the Sea of Marmara, with heavy hearts.

Due to the ability of our nature to heal itself, it can respond concretely to injustices done to it in the long term.

Every day, waste that has reached the end of its useful life and has now become harmful to our environment, commonly referred to as "trash," is generated as a result of a person's social and economic activities. Their complete recycling is our ultimate goal.

Have you heard of The Pebble dinner set released by American singer Pharrell Williams?

The process of reducing pathogenic microorganisms contained in water to safe levels according to public health standards, making it safe to drink, is called water disinfection.

World Environment Day was established on June 5th by a decision made at the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment held in Stockholm, Sweden in 1972.

Since ancient times, humanity has greatly affected the environment and continues to do so. Have you ever thought about how to prevent the effects of global warming, which we feel strongly today? Then let's take a look together.

Today, approximately 85% of the world's cargo by volume and 97% of oil and oil derivatives are transported by sea.

The Covid-19 virus continues to show its effects worldwide and in our country, while we all need to prevent the spread of the virus, to protect ourselves and those around us...

As you know, we have been fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic that emerged in China in December 2019 and quickly spread to the entire world. In this article, I will discuss the process that medical waste has gone through during this period, how medical waste is classified, and most importantly, how medical waste is disposed of.

Air is an absolutely necessary condition for living beings to sustain their lives. Living beings can lose their lives within a few minutes without air. However, having air alone is not sufficient; the presence of clean air is essential and mandatory for both now and the sustainability of life.

We know that we need two essential substances, oxygen and water, to maintain our vital functions and survive.

The water footprint is an indicator that shows the amount of water consumed directly or indirectly in production and consumption processes.

There is only one thing that all living beings on Earth would not want to need in the future; A new world!

What is an Environmental Label? An environmental label is established by the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization, covering all stages of a product from raw material to disposal...

In the textile industry, where water consumption is high, it has become necessary to measure, monitor, and control the amount of water consumed in the facility through devices and automatic shut-off valves in order to reduce water consumption and prevent unconscious groundwater usage, along with the circular issued.

The textile industry still holds an important place in the world economies today due to its economic size and the employment capacity it provides.

In these days we live in, the costs of treatment facilities are being questioned more than ever. However, to better understand the issue, let's take a step back and look at it from a broader perspective.

What is the biggest problem of our age? Is it that we are experiencing water scarcity despite having a planet that is almost 70% water, as a species that is constantly consuming while developing, or is it that we are still not aware of this?

One of the most important factors to know when establishing a wastewater treatment facility in a location is the population data specific to that area.

Dangers Awaiting Businesses Purchasing Chemical Substances and Precautions to Be Taken As a result of the rapid rise of the industry, we are constantly in contact with chemical substances. Many new regulations regarding chemical substances are coming, but we often overlook new developments in our daily work life. The management of hazardous chemical substances is a field that requires serious attention in our country, and there are 27 legal regulations on this matter. Therefore, it is never sufficient for the chemicals we use to only have an MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) available in our facility.

Mechanical Preventive Maintenance and Controls in Treatment Plants Preventive periodic maintenance should be carried out by qualified personnel or authorized service. Routine checks should be conducted without interruption by the treatment plant operator. Unauthorized personnel should not intervene in the electrical panels. A weekly self-inspection should be performed, and preventive periodic maintenance should be conducted by qualified personnel or authorized service at least once every 6 months. Grounding measurements of the panel should be conducted and reported by authorized individuals or companies at least once a year, and grounding checks should be performed by authorized service once a month.

As Artemis Treatment, we have been serving primarily the private sector for over twenty years with our competent engineering team and expert consulting staff.

Are Water Resources Depleting? Water is one of the most important natural resources necessary for the survival of all living beings. Water is an indispensable need in every stage of life; in human use, in industries, in energy production, in the economy, in short, in every field.

According to the "Workplace Hazard Classification Regulation" published by the Ministry of Labor and Social Security regarding Occupational Health and Safety, wastewater treatment plants are classified as very hazardous. Therefore, treatment plants harbor many risks. These risks include exposure to chemical substances (solid-gas-liquid), falls, infectious diseases, and disorders of the respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems.

Wastewater Treatment Sector Definition Artemis Treatment has a team that possesses the knowledge, experience, and expertise to meet the needs of many sectors, is always open to technological innovations, and aims to carry out correct and continuous work by planning the next step without being content with its current success. With this awareness, the most important and significant step to provide the healthiest services to companies in the treatment sector is to accurately define the "sector."

The Obligation to Employ Environmental Engineers in Treatment Plants Some regulations regarding the employment of environmental engineers in wastewater treatment plants have been made with the announcement numbered 30782 published on May 23, 2019, concerning the technical personnel working in wastewater treatment plants.

The Dyeing Process in Textiles and the Environmental Effects of the Resulting Wastewater Since ancient times, the substances used for fabric dyeing were obtained solely from natural sources such as plants, insects, and shellfish. This situation continued until the mid-19th century, such as obtaining blue from indigo and yellow from the canary flower.

Maritime Sanctions Throughout history, many accidents have occurred in the maritime industry, many of which have seriously affected the natural environment, economy, and human health in the regions where they occurred. Following these accidents, deficiencies in the contracts, laws, and determining factors in force worldwide have been observed. It has been determined that there are significant gaps in many areas.

When we think of environments where wastewater is discharged, one of the first that comes to mind is lakes. Lakes can be directly affected by these waters...

The purpose of biological treatment is to remove non-settling colloidal solids by coagulating them and to stabilize organic matter. It is also important to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus in domestic wastewater, in addition to organic matter.

The Use of Ozone in Wastewater Treatment Ozone is a molecule in gaseous form composed of three oxygen atoms. Unlike the stable form of the oxygen molecule (O2), ozone (O3) is an unstable molecule.

The Fundamentals of Biological Treatment As is well known, in its most general definition, biological treatment is the process by which organic substances that cannot be removed through physical and chemical processes in wastewater are utilized by microorganisms as a source of nutrients and energy and are removed from the wastewater.

Wastewater is not waste; it is an important resource. While the available water resources in the world are rapidly decreasing, the receiving environments, such as seas, lakes, and rivers, are becoming increasingly polluted. Humanity, which creates these problems, must produce solutions that will ensure ecological sustainability for all living beings and for its own future.

This article provides general information on the considerations to be taken into account in the design of treatment facilities.

In prehistoric times, humans met their basic need for nutrition through hunting and gathering, while their need for shelter was fulfilled by caves, tree hollows, or rock shelters found in nature. These activities triggered a nomadic lifestyle.

Sinkholes are a phenomenon that has reached gigantic sizes all over the world and piques our curiosity. These depressions, formed naturally at meters deep underground, clearly demonstrate the extent of the effects of global warming that we have been experiencing recently.

Surface treatment is used to increase the efficiency of all powder and wet paints, as well as metal coating processes.

Biogas is a renewable energy source that can be produced from the anaerobic treatment of biomass such as sewage sludge, municipal solid waste, agricultural waste, and animal waste.

Today, many companies are required to establish wastewater treatment facilities. However, wastewater treatment plants require significant investment and operating costs. Therefore, companies should pay attention to appropriate design when entering such an investment.

Conventional systems used in wastewater treatment have proven inadequate in achieving the desired effluent water quality, especially due to the wastewater pollution resulting from developments in the industry.

With the "Wastewater Information System General Circular" numbered 2020/17 and dated 15/06/2020, the "General Circular on the Identity Document of Wastewater Treatment Plants" numbered 2015/6 and dated 05.05.2015, and the "General Circular on the Work Schedule for Wastewater Treatment Plants" numbered 2006/15 and dated 23.06.2006 have been repealed.

Freshwater represents only 2.5% of the water available on the planet.

The water that people have been using for thousands of years is now in need of purification.

As land creatures, although we think we are only responsible for protecting and keeping clean the houses we build, in fact, protecting our given home, that is, our environment, is our greatest responsibility.

What Are BOI and KOI Parameters? BOI and KOI parameters are two fundamental parameters in Environmental Engineering for determining the levels of pollution in water resources, identifying the pollution potential of wastewater, and designing and operating treatment facilities.

In our previous article (Use of Ozone in Wastewater Treatment) about ozone gas, we mentioned the benefits of using ozone in wastewater treatment. In this article, we will discuss the availability of ozone gas for the disinfection of viruses like Covid-19 and similar viruses and bacteria that affect our lives today.

The development of modern industry has continued for several hundred years, and up to the present day, three major industrial revolutions have emerged. Currently, we have entered the fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0.

The Status of Water Resources in Turkey Contrary to popular belief, Turkey is not a water-rich country with its growing population, developing economy, and industry. On the contrary, Turkey is progressing towards becoming "water poor."

The Status of Water Resources Worldwide The total volume of water on Earth is 1.4 billion km³. Freshwater resources account for approximately 2.5% of the total water volume in the world. Of this amount, 68.7% (24 million km³) is found as ice and snow in mountainous regions, Antarctica, and the Arctic, while 30.1% (8 million km³) is found as groundwater.

Videos claiming that 5G technology helped the spread of the Covid-19 virus have emerged on the YouTube platform. Let's learn the reality of this event together.

Due to COVID-19 measures, we are adhering to hygiene rules to the fullest, but we need to act carefully without forgetting that our water is limited.

Did you know that algae are a source of energy? The rapid increase in the world's population, industrialization, and the rise of industry are causing energy consumption to increase rapidly. The growing population and industrialization are increasing energy consumption by an average of 4-5% each year.

Before discussing the digitalization of industrial treatment plants and their compliance with Industry 4.0 infrastructure, let's talk about automation in treatment plants...

Sectors shape automation and SCADA systems, which are products of developments in information technology, according to their own needs; processes, production, and the operation of machines work based on automation, meaning that there is a kind of operation under automation control.

Start your career journey with Artemis Arıtım through the industry's first and only Environmental Consultant Training Program!

We designed the Mentor-A | Environmental Engineer Development Program to share our sectoral knowledge, accumulation, and experience with environmental engineer candidates, support their personal and professional development, and illuminate their career journeys.

Since 1988, we have been carrying out our activities such as Treatment Plants, Waste Acceptance Facilities, Environmental Management, Analysis and Measurement, Treatment Chemicals, Service and Maintenance, as Artemis Arıtım in our office located in the YTU Technopark İkitelli campus, with our strong references and engineers who possess international knowledge and experience.

The use of technology in new generation workspaces, the flexibility of the space, the maximization of natural materials, low energy costs, high work performance, and improvements in work and living standards are now on our agenda as spatial analyses and data.

As the Artemis Arıtım family, in our 20th year, during our journey with Great Place to Work®, regarding our employees' views on the current corporate culture...

We completed the first stage of our journey on February 12, aiming to share our sectoral knowledge, accumulation, and experience with environmental engineering candidates, support their personal and professional development, and illuminate their career journeys.

I would like to share a few insights that I believe could be beneficial for candidates aspiring to be environmental engineers, based on the processes I have experienced and observed during my time working in the Human Resources field.

A City Rising from Rubble In 2014, Copenhagen was chosen as Europe's Green Capital, with 4 out of 10 people using bicycles. There are more than 390 km of bike lanes. Now, it has a new goal: to become a CO2-neutral city by 2025! With the increase in migration to the city, the population of Copenhagen is expected to rise by 15% in the next decade.

DAY ZERO Despite 70% of the Earth's surface being covered by water, water, especially drinking water, is quite scarce. Only 3% of the reserves consist of freshwater.

Hotel for Bees Scientists around the world are sounding the alarm about the declining bee population. However, the diversity of wild and honeybee species in Amsterdam has increased by 45% since 2000.

In all regions of our country, there are small and large livestock farms, and as a result of the removal of urine and feces of the animals raised with water, wastewater with high pollutant concentrations is generated.

Discharging wastewater containing organic matter and all other pollutant loads into the soil or receiving environment without treatment is another way of saying "declaring war on nature."

It is estimated that the first dam in the world was built on the Nile River in 4000 BC. The dam, which is 110 meters long and 12 meters high, has been recorded as being used for irrigation and drinking water purposes.