#Environment
Environmental management and sustainable development during industrial transformation. Building functioning environmental impact systems at high-hazard enterprises. Integrating ecological departments into the ESG strategy.
Construction Site Environmental Specialists: How Professional Competitions Work
The article is dedicated to the experience of organizing a professional skills competition among environmental specialists in construction at the "Stroy-Hero" festival for specialists from PJSC Gazprom facilities. The author describes the execution of the creative, theoretical, and practical stages of the trials, including solution modeling and monitoring. The material outlines the participant evaluation criteria, the system of rewarding winners, and the results of their participation in the Int...
ESG Assessment of SUE Mosgortrans in the Field of Ecology
Step-by-step implementation and restart of the hazardous energy lockout (LOTO) system at a production facility. The practice includes developing visualized LOTO cards, station zoning, practical workplace training, and integrating the procedure into the internship process.
Environment and Construction. EcoZOS
Environmental Conclusion of Conformity (EKOZOS) is a mandatory document for obtaining permission to commission a number of capital construction or reconstruction facilities. The article examines the regulatory control of the procedure, the list of obligated facilities, and the package of documents required for processing. The material describes a step-by-step algorithm of interaction with Rosprirodnadzor — from notifying the agency 7 days before the start of work and coordinating the inspection...
The Rhythm of Life and Your Everyday Eco-Friendly Habits
A person's daily habits are a powerful tool capable of simultaneously protecting the environment and strengthening one's own health. The article examines the impact of daily behavioral patterns — from choice of transport and mindful eating to water conservation and household habits — on quality of life, ecosystems, and the physical state of the body. Adjusting simple household decisions makes it possible not only to reduce emission levels and the toxic load on nature, but also to strengthen the...
Accounts Receivable (Overpayment) in Negative Environmental Impact Fees. Offset? Refund? Forget? Understand? Forgive?
The article is devoted to the issues of set-off and refund of overpayments of fees for negative environmental impact (NVOS), arising from advance payments and a limited statute of limitations. The author analyzes judicial practice, statutory timeframes for Rosprirodnadzor's administrative processes, and options for calculating quarterly advances. The material provides practical advice on choosing the optimal advance payment method, regular reconciliation, and maintaining a payment database to pr...
Professional Excellence Using Immersive Technologies
The article discusses the use of immersive technologies and VR simulators for training and objectively assessing the qualifications of specialists in production. Using the example of environmentalists' competitions at the "Stroy-Geroy" festival, it examines how a virtual environment allows practicing actions in emergency situations without risks to equipment and employees. The use of such solutions reduces resource costs and helps diminish the impact of the human factor during incidents.
Yuck, it stinks! How to deal with livestock odors?
Combating unpleasant odors from livestock complexes and meat processing plants requires an individual approach to each source of their occurrence. The article analyzes a practical algorithm of solutions for farm ventilation systems, manure storage sites, and land plots when applying it to the soil. The material shows how, using proven methods, to find a balance between conducting business and the comfort of residents.
Human and Soil Health Criteria: What's the Paradox?
While medicine evaluates human health based on clear ranges of reference values, for Russian soil the concept of "health" does not exist in legislation, but there are only the terms "depletion" and "pollution". Due to the absence of regulatory "deltas" of indicators, any change in agrochemical composition — even the beneficial application of fertilizers — relative to the background sample legally risks being considered pollution. The author examines the paradoxes of legal regulation in crop prod...
Soil Nitrogen Management: How to Tame the "Giant"
A comprehensive environmental risk management system for handling animal by-products (ABP). It includes deep soil plowing, subsurface runoff application using automated pumping stations, and a four-level process control.
A Quiet Feat on the Banks of the Tom River: Why Our Spinning Rod Always Waits Its Turn
The article talks about the tradition of cleaning up the bank of the Tom River before every fishing trip and the harm of household waste to the local ecosystem. The author explains how left-behind plastic poisons water and soil with toxins and leads to the death of fish and birds. The material provides simple rules for responsible behavior in nature that help preserve the cleanliness of the river.
Preserving Endemics and Protecting Red Data Book Species
When constructing large-scale facilities in the habitats of endemic and rare species, it is necessary to comply with environmental legislation and prevent the loss of red-listed organisms. The author shares an action algorithm that includes conducting an environmental assessment, site surveys, obtaining permits from Rosprirodnadzor, compensatory measures, and mandatory monitoring. These practical recommendations will help minimize legal and environmental risks, reduce the impact on ecosystems, a...
Eco-Habits for Conscious Consumption
A conscious approach to forming eco-friendly habits helps to gradually integrate an eco-friendly mindset into both the production process and daily life. The article compiles practical tips on saving resources, choosing recyclable packaging, participating in federal environmental projects, and using helpful maps and applications. The gradual implementation of simple steps makes life more organized and meaningful.