SAN CLEMENTE, CA.—May 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)—REGENESIS, a leader in soil and groundwater remediation solutions for PFAS and other contaminants, announced that its PlumeStop® technology was named one of the winners of Fast Company’s 2024 World Changing Ideas Awards. The company was also honored as a finalist in the Sustainability and Small and Mighty categories.

Amid growing concerns about the negative impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (otherwise known as PFAS or “forever chemicals”), new regulations have been put in place to protect public health and the environment. Notably, in April 2024, the EPA designated PFOA and PFOS – two of the most prevalent PFAS chemicals – as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA). This groundbreaking move marks the first time polluters are accountable for reporting and remediating PFAS contamination.

Following the implementation of new regulations, there is a heightened demand for effective, sustainable, and affordable solutions to address the remediation of PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals." PlumeStop has emerged as a notable option in the field of in-situ remediation technology. It is designed to mitigate the risks associated with PFAS and tackle the pressing issue of groundwater contamination affecting communities globally. This capability contributed to its recent recognition with a prestigious award.

“It’s an honor to be recognized as the winner of the World Changing Ideas award by Fast Company for our PlumeStop technology,” said Scott Wilson, CEO and president of REGENESIS. “There are some 57,000 properties in the US alone with PFAS contamination within soil and groundwater. Industry, military bases, and airports worldwide are in dire need of a cost-effective solution to remediate PFAS. PlumeStop technology successfully eliminates the risk of PFAS, meets all regulatory requirements, and does so at < 1/3 the cost of any other solution, all while generating no waste. All other approaches to cleaning groundwater of PFAS generate waste that simply spreads the liability to other locations. PlumeStop is rapidly becoming the default solution to protect our environment from the spread of PFAS pollution. We are proud that Fast Company has recognized this as a World Changing Idea!”

To date, PlumeStop has been used to treat PFAS at more than 50 project sites and other contaminants at almost 2,000 sites worldwide. Further, REGENESIS launched SourceStop® in April 2024, which treats PFAS contamination at its source. Pairing SourceStop and PlumeStop unlocks the world’s first end-to-end, in situ PFAS remediation approach.

A panel of Fast Company editors and reporters selected winners from a pool of more than 1,300 entries across sustainability, social justice, wellness, politics, technology, and more.

To learn more about REGENESIS’ full-spectrum PFAS remediation solutions, please visit www.pfastreatment.org.

About REGENESIS

Founded in 1994, REGENESIS® is the recognized leader in in-situ soil and groundwater remediation solutions and vapor intrusion mitigation technologies. REGENESIS’ patented products and services address a wide range of contaminants, including PFAS, petroleum hydrocarbons, chlorinated solvents, and metals. Successfully applied at more than 30,000 sites globally, REGENESIS is the safe and effective choice for leading environmental, engineering, and construction firms serving a broad range of clients, including developers, insurance companies, manufacturers, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and federal, state, and local governments. Additional information on REGENESIS and its technologies can be found at www.regenesis.com

About Fast Company

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