Get to know our COO, Brandon Pelissero! When he’s not busy being our road warrior (seriously, he travels A LOT) he’s hanging out with his daughters and wife but always thinking of new ways for us to out smart the bad guys in our industry and winning an award or two along the way. Meet Brandon!
What’s your position at Ecolink? Chief Observation Officer – looking & planning ‘ahead’ for trends and insights affecting chemical industry
How long have you worked here and how did you get involved in this industry? March 1999, thank God for Fast Company magazine! Bill Green, Ecolink co-founder, was co-founder of Fast Company reader group in Atlanta where we met during networking event.
How long have you been doing what you’re doing (before Ecolink!)? Lifetimer find a need and fill it. Since first day one what I do changes with Ecolink’s needs.
You were recently recognized as ACTE’s 2013 Business Leader of the year. What’s that mean to you? I have to tell you, that was a call I wasn’t expecting—I’m truly still reeling. My goal for this award is to promote the career and technical education (CTE) program we have in Georgia in other states. And if we can do that successfully, then I feel that this award is not only a testimony to whatever contributions I’ve made, but it’s also a tribute to all the students, teachers, and administrators I’ve met along the way.
Has Georgia always been home for you? Originally from Pittsburgh, PA (18 years) and spent 2 years in Boston, MA for graduate school and getting married with other 22 years in and around Atlanta, GA.
When you aren’t at work, what are you doing? I read and write a lot; love movies (independent, off-beat, documentaries); listen to music (most types); play with 2 daughters and serve as study buddy for wife in her PhD program at Georgia State University.
Where are we likely to find you on a Friday night after work? Eating Burritos with family and often friends in Decatur followed by movie night at home or cards with neighbors.
What would be the first thing you’d do (or buy) if you won the lottery? A fake ID on Buford Hwy and go through life anonymously, Latino as I’d be tan year round
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Leonardo da Vinci
Are you a cat person or a dog person? I’m a people person. Having had both, I prefer cats – lower cost & maintenance and smaller poop to scoop.
Do you have any pets? Tell us about them! My 2 daughters qualify as pets/animals after eating cotton candy. Yikes!!
What’s your favorite time of year? daughters & wife birthdays + wedding anniversary
Favorite iPhone/smartphone app? Camera+ for photography (who needs a camera?) & Google maps – lifesaver for the road warrior
You’re stranded on a desert island. What are the 3 things you couldn’t live without? Tofu, Q Tips & notebook paper
Favorite movie? Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
What super power would you want to have and why? Hypnosis and ‘brainstorm’ with politicians – bye, bye bi-partisanship
Something interesting about you? Love $2 bills and break larger bills for as many $2 bills available at the bank. Have ordered $400 worth and paid cash for reaction.
What was your first car? What happened to it? 1980 Mazda RX-7 bought in July 1990. Engine blew up 5 days later on Friday the 13th. Lost sun roof on Hwy 400 and was later under siege by hailstorm in the summer! Finally, traded in June 1992 after college graduation for 1992 Mazda MX-3 (best car ever).
If you could travel in a time machine, would you go to the past or the future? To the past and apprentice with Leonardo da Vinci
Best piece of advice you were ever given? Earn the most $ in least amount of time (mostly single mother); Never pass up a sure thing for a maybe (dad)
Any little ones at home? Maddy Claire, 9.99 almost 10 years old, Betsy 7 ¾
Favorite holiday? Chinese New Year – start of my family (Chinese adopted daughters) and sucker for zodiac with everyone getting a turn to have a lucky, prosperous year
Favorite food? Most Asian, especially Sushi/Japanese
What did you get in trouble for the most when you were a kid? Too long a list to submit. One of my finer moments was mimicking stunt on movie 1941 (John Belushi, WWII spoof) where a guy runs up a wall and does a back flip. My brother and I (double the fun) attempted via backdoor and caved it in to where we had to replace the entire door. Never did land a backflip but got the butt whoopin’ of a lifetime.
What really gives you the creeps? Blood & needles
Playlist of your current top 5 favorite songs?
- Alabama Shakes “I Found You”
- Foster the People “Call it What you Want”
- Of Monsters & Men “Mountain Sound”
- Nora Jones
- The Black Keys “Sister”
Most importantly: what’s your favorite part of your job? Reducing pollution & waste by beating the Goliaths in our industry.
Industrial Degreasers – Getting Eco-Friendly Cleaning Solutions
/in Industrial Degreasers/by Industrial DegreasersSeveral common cleaning products that can be found in homes and are purchased by unsuspecting people contain hazardous chemicals and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that emit smog-forming chemicals and can be harmful to anyone who comes in contact with the noxious gas. All-purpose cleaners and industrial degreasers, as well as specialty products can pollute indoor air quality and might cause respiratory illness, along with eye and skin irritation to those who are around it frequently, particularly janitorial and other cleaning staffs. Substituting traditional, yet harmful cleaning products for ecofriendly cleaning solutions and safer industrial degreasers improves air quality and protects the health and safety of individuals exposed to the chemicals they emit, as well as the environment.
Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions from cleaning products occur when propellant and organic solvents evaporate. Released chemicals remain in the air for an entire day, and often times longer. For example, in the greater Chicago area, twenty tons of VOCs are released into the air from the use of cleaning products each day. It is estimated that for every one hundred janitors who switch to more environmentally friendly (green) cleaning products, VOC emissions will drop by one ton per year. Studies have also shown that the use of “green” cleaning products reduces the incidents of health problems among janitorial staffs. It has also been proven that green alternative cleaning solutions are less expensive.
Who should get ecofriendly cleaning solutions and safer industrial degreasers? Any person who uses cleaning products at home or work (industrial degreasers) should replace hazardous, VOC emitting degreasers and cleaning products with green alternatives and safer products, such as ecofriendly cleaning solutions. In addition, those who truly care about making a difference with safer degreasers and solvents should join Clean Air Counts—a Chicago region clean air initiative.
The benefits of using low VOC cleaning products include significantly lower emissions of smog-forming chemicals into the air from VOCs, much improved health safety for individuals using these industrial degreasers and solvent products. To those who might still be on the fence regarding these green alternatives or are concerned that these ecofriendly cleaning solutions are more expensive, explain that Low VOC cleaning products have been proven to cost less. Though saving money is quite important, the main reason for switching to ecofriendly cleaning solutions should be to protect people and the environment.
Call 800 886-8240 or email info@ecolink.com to discuss your current use of industrial degreasers or cleaning solvents. With over 200 products to choose from, including several new formulations not yet listed on the website, we feel certain we can expand upon the savings and safety improvements enjoyed for nearly 20 years. Chemist owned and operated, we offer guaranteed FREE samples, including FREE freight, to evaluate for a RISK-FREE evaluation.
Air Quality Management District – Low VOC Cleaners Keeping the Air Clean
/in AQMD/by Industrial DegreasersThe purpose of the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) is to act as the air pollution control agency for a given location, for example the South Coast Air Quality Management District oversees all of Orange County, including the urban areas of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino. Their job entails the collection of data on current air quality, provide forecasts to their designated areas and warning areas of hazardous air quality, as well as analyze the trends that spike the levels of pollutants.
The duty of the AQMD is to make sure that, if levels of air quality are in the danger zone, that preventive or restoring measures are taken to reduce the rise in negative air quality. A recommendation the Air Quality Management District might make is to suggest to companies the use of low volatile organic compounds (VOC) cleaners to help keep the air clean. Most people do not realize that numerous common cleaning products popular on the market actually contain hazardous chemicals and VOCs, which emit harmful chemicals that induce the forming of smog and are harmful to its oblivious users.
Substituting cleaning products that pollute the air and harm those around it with low VOC cleaners is an excellent way to improve air quality, which in turn protects and preserves our planet, along with individuals exposed to the chemicals emitted. VOC emissions from supposed safe cleaning products occur when the propellant and organic solvents evaporate. The just released harmful chemicals remain in the air all day—often longer than an entire day.
The key for the Air Quality Management District is to get people to understand how important it is for their company to switch to low VOC cleaners. Even though the health benefit to individuals and to our planet should be more than enough reason to make the change. It is reported that low VOC cleaners are actually more cost effective than traditional cleaners. A recent report estimated that for every one hundred janitors who decide to switch to low VOC cleaners, dangerous emissions could potentially drop by one ton each year. Studies have also shown that the use of low VOC products reduces the incidents of health problems among janitorial staffs.
Ecolink values the health and safety of our earth and for every individual. This is why we strive to make all of our degreasers and cleaning products as ecofriendly as possible. We support and abide by the rules and regulations of the Air Quality Management district. Browse our list of products here.
Degreasing Solvents – Industrial Uses
/in Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersDegreasing solvents are generally used to prepare a part for specialized operations, such as painting. The degreasing solvent dissolves the contaminants found in machining fluids on the part. The solvent acts as a cleaning agent and is applied directly to the surface of the part needing to be cleaned. Application usually includes a spraying, brushing, or wiling motion to remove any dirt, grease, oil, loose particles, and contaminants that can be found on the material. Because of the strength and reliability of certain degreasing solvents, these products have significant industrial uses.
Industrial materials are generally very hard to rid particles, contaminants, oil, grease, and dirt because it develops a thick, crusty, and hard coating that can be painstaking to dissolve. Normal solvents and degreasers do not stand a chance of completely ridding such filth and grime from industrial parts. However, it has been proven that industrial grade degreasing solvents can do the trick, and have come to be relied on by countless industries that need heavy duty cleaning solvents.
Industrial grade cleaning solvents are frequently used to clean machinery, metal appliances, electronics, and even jewelry. As it pertains to industrial uses, gunk-laden, greasy surfaces must be attacked with a heavy duty and reliable cleaner and sanitizer. Highly concentrated, caustic, and flammable chemicals must be used for industrial grade degreasing solvents. These types of solvents are exceptional for cleaning and sanitizing areas where grease and debris gather rapidly and mold together firmly. These industrial solvents are safe for numerous surfaces, including glass and metal. Even restaurants and dining establishments use these solvents and degreasers to eliminate food particles and bacteria, because restaurants can become dirty throughout the day, and they need something that can clean fast and thoroughly.
With the exception of ecofriendly, organic solvents—of which Ecolink promotes and offers—users should remember to avoid over-exposure to certain types of degreasing solvents. Common symptoms of exposure include headaches and nausea. Long-term exposure to harmful chemicals could result in a more severe diagnosis, including liver and central nervous system damage. Because of the complications stemming from unsafe cleaning products, it is smart to research and begin using green alternatives to harmful cleaning products.
Social Media Sprint Update – Interns are on their way!
/in Ecolink News/by Industrial DegreasersSpring Interns are Well on their way!
March 28th marked the halfway point for our interns’ six week program (which wraps in two weeks!) and they’ve been doing some amazing work! So much that we wanted to share with the world, and hopefully get these interns evern more love/support for their efforts!
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And don’t forget to share, like, tweet, etc. each intern’s blogs! All of this is scored up to determine who will be eligible for our $1,000 bonus prize after 4/22. Help your favorite intern win!
Get to Know…Brandon Pelissero!
/in Our Team/by Industrial DegreasersGet to know our COO, Brandon Pelissero! When he’s not busy being our road warrior (seriously, he travels A LOT) he’s hanging out with his daughters and wife but always thinking of new ways for us to out smart the bad guys in our industry and winning an award or two along the way. Meet Brandon!
What’s your position at Ecolink? Chief Observation Officer – looking & planning ‘ahead’ for trends and insights affecting chemical industry
How long have you worked here and how did you get involved in this industry? March 1999, thank God for Fast Company magazine! Bill Green, Ecolink co-founder, was co-founder of Fast Company reader group in Atlanta where we met during networking event.
How long have you been doing what you’re doing (before Ecolink!)? Lifetimer find a need and fill it. Since first day one what I do changes with Ecolink’s needs.
You were recently recognized as ACTE’s 2013 Business Leader of the year. What’s that mean to you? I have to tell you, that was a call I wasn’t expecting—I’m truly still reeling. My goal for this award is to promote the career and technical education (CTE) program we have in Georgia in other states. And if we can do that successfully, then I feel that this award is not only a testimony to whatever contributions I’ve made, but it’s also a tribute to all the students, teachers, and administrators I’ve met along the way.
Has Georgia always been home for you? Originally from Pittsburgh, PA (18 years) and spent 2 years in Boston, MA for graduate school and getting married with other 22 years in and around Atlanta, GA.
When you aren’t at work, what are you doing? I read and write a lot; love movies (independent, off-beat, documentaries); listen to music (most types); play with 2 daughters and serve as study buddy for wife in her PhD program at Georgia State University.
Where are we likely to find you on a Friday night after work? Eating Burritos with family and often friends in Decatur followed by movie night at home or cards with neighbors.
What would be the first thing you’d do (or buy) if you won the lottery? A fake ID on Buford Hwy and go through life anonymously, Latino as I’d be tan year round
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Leonardo da Vinci
Are you a cat person or a dog person? I’m a people person. Having had both, I prefer cats – lower cost & maintenance and smaller poop to scoop.
Do you have any pets? Tell us about them! My 2 daughters qualify as pets/animals after eating cotton candy. Yikes!!
What’s your favorite time of year? daughters & wife birthdays + wedding anniversary
Favorite iPhone/smartphone app? Camera+ for photography (who needs a camera?) & Google maps – lifesaver for the road warrior
You’re stranded on a desert island. What are the 3 things you couldn’t live without? Tofu, Q Tips & notebook paper
Favorite movie? Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
What super power would you want to have and why? Hypnosis and ‘brainstorm’ with politicians – bye, bye bi-partisanship
Something interesting about you? Love $2 bills and break larger bills for as many $2 bills available at the bank. Have ordered $400 worth and paid cash for reaction.
What was your first car? What happened to it? 1980 Mazda RX-7 bought in July 1990. Engine blew up 5 days later on Friday the 13th. Lost sun roof on Hwy 400 and was later under siege by hailstorm in the summer! Finally, traded in June 1992 after college graduation for 1992 Mazda MX-3 (best car ever).
If you could travel in a time machine, would you go to the past or the future? To the past and apprentice with Leonardo da Vinci
Best piece of advice you were ever given? Earn the most $ in least amount of time (mostly single mother); Never pass up a sure thing for a maybe (dad)
Any little ones at home? Maddy Claire, 9.99 almost 10 years old, Betsy 7 ¾
Favorite holiday? Chinese New Year – start of my family (Chinese adopted daughters) and sucker for zodiac with everyone getting a turn to have a lucky, prosperous year
Favorite food? Most Asian, especially Sushi/Japanese
What did you get in trouble for the most when you were a kid? Too long a list to submit. One of my finer moments was mimicking stunt on movie 1941 (John Belushi, WWII spoof) where a guy runs up a wall and does a back flip. My brother and I (double the fun) attempted via backdoor and caved it in to where we had to replace the entire door. Never did land a backflip but got the butt whoopin’ of a lifetime.
What really gives you the creeps? Blood & needles
Playlist of your current top 5 favorite songs?
Most importantly: what’s your favorite part of your job? Reducing pollution & waste by beating the Goliaths in our industry.