Pro Earth Brochure with videos pages August 2019

 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
& CONSERVATION WITH SAVESORB 

SOME OF THE SCIENCE BEHIND SAVESORB

SaveSorb is a totally natural, sustainable product. Using a proprietary method, we dry, sieve, blend and pH
balance it to create the most effective absorbent of hydrocarbons and chemicals available. SaveSorb is available
as loose product and in a variety of manufactured products from land and marine booms to absorbent mats and
water filtration systems.

SaveSorb absorbs almost all hydrocarbons, Contaminated water can be filtered through
chemicals and their vapours. It encapsulates them SaveSorb to remove hydrocarbons, chemicals and
within its molecular structure and will not leach heavy metals  
contaminants into the environment, even under SaveSorb is safe to handle in its natural state
pressure It absorbs some fumes, useful for clearing up small
SaveSorb provides a haven for naturally occurring spills of flammable liquids
microbes that breakdown and recycle hydrocarbons Versatile – it can be used equally effectively on land
and chemicals until they are rendered into less or or in water
non-toxic substances Variety of products for spill clear up and prevention
SaveSorb adsorbs heavy metals, including the big of contamination
five - copper, chromium, lead nickel and zinc
SaveSorb is hydrophobic, it doesn't absorb water

SUSTAINABILITY

Pro Earth is committed to providing products that come exclusively from
environmentally sound, sustainable sources.  
SaveSorb is formulated from Veriflora®* certified Canadian sphagnum peat
moss. Using our unique proprietary method, the moss is dried, blended,
sifted and pH balanced to produce the best oil and chemical absorbent
available today.  
In Canada, the peat moss industry collectively maintains and develops the
best management practices. Supported by government, they are
committed to ensure peat is a sustainable resource, that peatlands are
responsibly managed and have adopted a strict Preservation and
Reclamation Policy.  

Environmental concerns about the harvesting and use • For example, plants that are removed at the opening
of peat are largely based on misconceptions and of a bog for peat harvesting are
practices that no longer exist. Here are the facts: collected and used for restoration of the
• In Canada, peat is accumulating more than 50 times closed site
the rate it is being harvested • Over $5million has been invested in research
• Less than 1% of Canadian peat bogs are being  into how bogs can be restored quickly
harvested • Results show the restoration technique is successful
• Careful harvesting techniques are used to make and can bring back ecological
restoration easier.  functions in a relatively short-time period

*Veriflora is an American agricultural sustainability certification and eco-labelling programme, recognised as the gold-standard in the
floriculture and horticulture industries. The programme is administered by SCS Global Services (SCS), a global third-party certifier of
environmental, sustainability and agricultural product quality claims.

SAVESORB LOOSE PRODUCT

Compared to traditional spill control products like granules, SaveSorb is quicker, easier and cleaner to use and
much more effective. All SaveSorb products help companies to save money, save time and save the
environment.

Quicker, easier, cleaner – SaveSorb absorbs
contaminants so completely waste remains dry and
is easy to clear up
Use up to 20 x less SaveSorb than conventional
products
3x lighter to dispose of than conventional products
Non-leaching – after use, SaveSorb won't leach
contaminants into the environment
Hydrophobic – doesn't absorb water
Highly absorbent – a small bag of SaveSorb 1.82kg
absorbs up to 11 litres of contaminant

SAVESORB V CLAY GRANULES

SPILL CATCHER

Spill Catcher has been designed to make spill protection for plant much easier, quicker and cleaner than ever
before. Here’s what makes Spill Catcher superior:

Environmental protection - Placed underneath
plant on construction sites, Spill Catcher absorbs
leaks and spills
Leakproof - The container floor is leakproof
Absorbent - Side walls and the capture mat contain
SaveSorb. Manufactured from robust geotextile,
water passes through the SaveSorb while oils and
chemicals are absorbed
Clean & easy disposal – The mat insert stays dry to
the touch after use, so can simply be rolled up and
disposed of without mess

SPILLOWS   PILLOWS   DRAIN COVERS

Uniquely versatile spill control products that come in a variety of sizes. Placed on a spill, they prevent
contamination by soaking up and absorbing oils and chemicals rapidly. Put in place in risk areas, they protect
against pollution in case of leaks and spills.

SPILLOW MAT SPILLOW PILLOW DRAIN COVER

Spillows filled with SaveSorb are ridged to allow even Ideal to capture spills Heavy duty Drain Cover placed
distribution of contaminants. from above. over drains allows water through
while preventing contaminants

entering the drainage system.  

SOCKS   LAND BOOMS   

Used for containment and absorption, these products are designed to be fast and easy to deploy on land, so oil
and chemical spills are contained and absorbed quickly and efficiently.

SOCK SPILLOW SOCK LAND BOOM RUN OFF BOOM

Contains & absorbs small spills Two socks stitched together for Three ridges for Prevent run off polluting the
quickly & easily. extra absorption. extra absorption. environment. Booms can be

connected to provide 
longer lengths.  

MARINE MATS   CONTAINMENT SOCKS   BILGE SOCKS

For prevention, containment & absorption on water. SaveSorb is hydrophobic making our products ideal for applications on or with
water. Robust geotextiles are also used in manufacture so products last longer.

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will soak up contaminants quickly socks to be connected to provide
compartments.  longer lengths. marine products to ensure they
without absorbing any water.
last longer.

OIL & CHEMICAL SPILL KITS

Pro Earth SaveSorb Spill Kits absorb all spills, from oils & chemicals to fuels & paint. SaveSorb even absorbs
fumes making spills of flammable liquids safer. The one thing SaveSorb won't absorb is water. Making our Spill
Kits ideal for use anywhere.

No need for separate spill kits   Quicker, cleaner, easier clear up
Truly absorbent  Cheaper disposal
Hydrophobic Land & Marine Spill Kits available
More cost-effective Choose from a variety of sizes

VEHICLE SPILL KIT AIRPPORT REFUELLING  LAND SPILL KIT MARINE SPILL KIT

1.82kg Loose Product 9kg Loose Product 25kg Loose Product 9kg Loose Product 
Mix of Spillows & Socks Barrier Mat x 2 Mix of Spillows & Socks Mix of Marine Mats 

Absorbent Wipes x 6 Absorbent Wipes x 6 Absorbent Wipes x 6 & Socks
PPE & Disposal PPE & Disposal PPE & Disposal Absorbent Wipes x 6
Carry Bag  Carry Bag 
Wheelie Bin with Green Lid PPE & Disposal
Wheelie Bin with Blue Lid 

OIL & CHEMICAL SPILL CONTROL

'SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE OVER TRADITIONAL SPILL CONTROL OPTIONS'
ATCJV, PLUMSTEAD, EAST LONDON

SaveSorb are products of choice by Costain at the
ATCjv Crossrail site in Plumstead, East London. 
Marine Booms, Spill Catchers, Marine Socks & Mats, Oil & Chemical
Spill Kits delivered to Van Oord at Vlissingen, Netherlands,  ready
for shipping to St. Petersburg, Russia. 

  AN ENVIRONMENT AGENCY INNOVATION

Pro Earth Marine Booms with dropped curtain were developed specifically to deal with high river
flows or tidal shifts. 

Taplow Lock, Jubilee River Thames Tideway, Dormay Street, Wandsworth
Booms were deployed for the first time at Taplow Lock by Booms are being used to protect the river at the Dormay
Team Van Oord Limited - a WEM 6 framework contractor - Street site where the Frogmore tunnel is being constructed
while dredging was being undertaken. to connect the combined sewer overflows at Dormay Street
and King George’s Park to the main tunnel. 
Released as an Environment Agency Innovation, a
spokesperson said: Section Engineer, Kadiral Kibria said:
'Until now, the only booms available just paid lip service to 'I can confirm the booms are working well and we're very
protecting the environment. The Pro Earth booms really do happy with their performance at Dormay Street.'
the job properly.'

SAVESORB IS HYDROPHOBIC

SAVESORB ABSORPTION

ACETONE DIESEL OILS PAINTS
ACETONECYANHYDRIN DIESEL FUELS PARRAFINS
ACETONITRILE DYES PENTANE
ACROLEIN ETHANOL PENTACHLOROPHENOL
ADBLUE ETHEL BENZENE PEANUT OIL
ALCOHOLS ETHELETHER PETROL
ALLYLCHLORIDE ETHELENE GLYCOL PETROLEUM ETHER
AMYLACETATES EXANE (97%) PRINTERS INKS
ANIMAL FATS FISH OIL PROPANOL
ANTI FREEZE GASOLINE PHENOL
AVGAS HEAVY METALS PHENOL (48% IN ACETONE)
BENZINE HEPTANES SCINTILLATION LIQUID
BROMODICHLOREMEMETHA HERBICIDES SILICONE OIL (100CS)
BROMOFORM HEXANES STRENE
BROMOFORM METHYL HEXACHLOROBENZENE SULPHURIC ACID
BUNKER C OIL HEXACHOLOROBUTADIENE TETRACHLOROETHANE
BUTANOL HEXACHLOROETHANE TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
2 – BUTANONE HF ACID TETRAHYDROFURAN
BUTYLACETATES INKS (OIL BASED) TOLUENE
BUTRIC ACID ISOBUTANOL TRICHLOROETHTLENE
CANOLA OIL ISOPRENE TRICHLOROPHENOL
CARBON DISULFIDE ISOPROPANOL TRIETHYLAMINE
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE JET FUELS VARNISHES
CAUSTIC SODA JP/7 VARSOL
CHLOROBENZENE KEROSENE VEGETABLE OIL
CHLOROFORM METHANOL VINYL ACETATE
CORN OIL   METHYLENE CHLORIDE VINYL CHLORIDE
CRUDE OILS METHYL KEYTONE XYLENE
CUTTING OILS METHYL PHENOL
CYCLOHEXANE MOTOR OILS ADSORBS THE BIG FIVE HEAVY METALS:
CYANIDE WASH NAPHTHALENE CHROMIUM  COPPER  LEAD  NICKEL  ZINC
DICHLOROBENZENE 2 - NITROANILINES
1, 2 DICLOROETHENE  NITROBENZENE

SAVESORB ABSORBS FUMES

 MAJOR ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENT PREVENTED

Our client, Team Van Oord (TVOL), were repairing a leak The contents of the fuel tank, as much as 200 litres,
for the Environment Agency at a Pumping Station at flooded onto the tarmac, mixed with the water from
Erith on the River Thames. the hoses and flowed towards the gullies protected by
Pro Earth Drain Covers.
Gullies running into the Thames were identified as a
threat to the environment in the event of a spill. After the incident, testing proved that our Drain Covers
prevented diesel from entering the drainage
We recommended Pro Earth Drain Covers were placed system, and polluting the Thames. Crucially, they also
over them as they provide ideal protection. Filled with bought valuable time to manage the incident.
SaveSorb, they let water pass through, while capturing
contaminants like oils, diesel and chemicals. Not only did our Drain Covers prevent a major
environmental incident. It was estimated that without
This forward-thinking averted what could have been a them the cost of clean up and fines could have run into
major environmental incident. tens of thousands of pounds.

Two weeks after the Drain Covers were put in place, a Proof that protection with the right products can really
lorry ignored signs for a one-way system. As a result, its pay off. 
fuel tank was punctured and hoses that were
dewatering the site were disconnected. 

The area of the spill. Pro Earth Drain Covers after
protecting the environment.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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A SaveSorb is a totally natural plant based product that A SaveSorb is an absorbent. This means it soaks up and
is dried, sieved, blended and pH balanced to create the holds contaminants within its molecular structure and
most effective absorbent of oils, chemicals and fuel will not release them back into the environment. Most
available. conventional spill products, like granules, are
Q Is SaveSorb sustainable? adsorbents, which means contaminants stick to the
A Yes, it is fully sustainable. The Canadian Peat Moss surface of the granules and will leach back out into the
Association, supported by Government, collectively environment. 
maintains and develops the best management Q Does SaveSorb absorb heavy metals?
practices.  A SaveSorb adsorbs heavy metals, including the big five
Q Is SaveSorb a true absorbent? chromium, copper, lead, nickel and zinc, and is also
A Unlike conventional spill products which are non-leaching.
adsorbents, SaveSorb is a true absorbent . Q SaveSorb is hydrophobic – what does this mean?
Q Is SaveSorb non-leaching? A SaveSorb doesn’t absorb water. So when polluted
A Yes. SaveSorb absorbs and encapsulates water passes through it, SaveSorb will remove
contaminants providing an environment for naturally contaminants and release clean water into the
occurring microbes that recycle hydrocarbons and environment.
chemicals until they become less toxic or non-toxic. Q Does SaveSorb save companies money?
Contaminants will never leach back out into the A Up to 20x less loose SaveSorb is needed to clear spills
environment. compared with conventional products. Once used, it
Q How much SaveSorb is needed to clear up a spill? weighs up to 3x less. So companies can save money on
A 1kg of SaveSorb will absorb up to 6 litres of disposal costs.
contaminant.
Q Are bespoke products available?
A Yes. Talk to us about your needs. If it’s possible, we’ll
make it.

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