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"If All the Greedy People that Pollute can get Together & Show Strength in Unity – then Honest, Environmentalists Must Do the Same. You See – It’s as Simple As That.” George C. Keefe - ENCASEMENT Guy

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Attn: All Those Concerned With [Asbestos In Wildfire Ash]

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By: George C. Keefe

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“If all the greedy polluters can band together to protect their interests, then honest environmentalists must do the same. It's as simple as that.”
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In the aftermath of devastating wildfires, a hidden danger silently threatens communities: asbestos-laden ash.

While the visual destruction is immediate and heart-wrenching, the microscopic menace beneath the surface poses an even more insidious risk to human health and environmental safety.

In this episode I'm going to tell you the counter intuitive truth about Asbestos, once celebrated for its fire-resistant properties, has become a ticking time bomb in wildfire-devastated landscapes.

This toxic mineral doesn't burn or decompose, instead concentrating in ash at alarming levels.

Homes and buildings constructed before 2000 are particularly vulnerable, with asbestos embedded in everything from insulation to roofing materials.

When wildfires rage, temperatures soaring up to 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit incinerate most materials, but asbestos fibers remain virtually unchanged.

The result?

Ash that looks harmless but harbors dangerous concentrations of microscopic, airborne threats.

These invisible fibers can travel on wind currents, attach to clothing, and migrate into surrounding environments, potentially exposing unsuspecting workers, residents, and ecosystems.

The health implications are profound.

Asbestos exposure can lead to severe respiratory diseases, including mesothelioma and lung cancer.

What makes this threat particularly insidious is its stealth—these fibers are undetectable to the naked eye, making contamination difficult to recognize and address.

Traditional approaches like water spraying offer temporary relief but provide no long-term protection.

As water evaporates, the risk of asbestos dispersion increases, potentially spreading contamination across larger areas.

Enter MPE (Multi-Purpose Encapsulant), from Global Encasement, Inc. (GEI) a groundbreaking eco-friendly solution designed specifically to combat these environmental challenges.

This innovative product offers a comprehensive approach to disaster cleanup and hazardous material management.

MPE is an unique and eco-friendly formula provides multiple critical functions:
- Penetrates surfaces to lock down dangerous fibers
- Prevents asbestos and other hazardous materials from leaching into soil and water
- Controls dust and debris movement
- Ensures zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
- Non-Toxic, biodegradable and environmentally safe

With 30 years of proven global use, MPE represents more than just a product—it's a lifeline for communities recovering from environmental disasters.

Its water-based, non-toxic, zero VOC, biodegradable formulation can be easily applied by brush, roller, or spray, making environmental protection accessible and straightforward.

For disaster recovery teams, environmental professionals, and affected communities, MPE offers solid science and hope.

It transforms the daunting challenge of asbestos containment into a manageable, safe process.

By choosing proactive, scientifically-backed solutions like MPE, we can protect human health, preserve ecosystems, and rebuild with confidence.

The road to recovery starts with understanding the risks and implementing smart, sustainable strategies.

​MPE stands for Green innovation—proving that environmental protection and human safety can go hand in hand.

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