GreenBiz

JUNE 3, 2021

Today, indigo dye in denim manufacturing uses toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde, cyanide and petroleum. Instead of using toxic chemicals, Huue turns sugar into dye. Their team first examines how color compounds occur in nature. The largest source of textiles in municipal solid waste is discarded clothing. Innovation.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 4, 2023

This leads to globally significant environmental pollution, as oil contains hazardous compounds such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons that can have toxic or mutagenic effects on organisms. Sara Kleindienst, who worked at the University of Tübingen until 2022 and now works at the University of Stuttgart. Sara Kleindienst.

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The Environmental Blog

JANUARY 18, 2022

However, they’ve been known to produce large volumes of chemicalized wastewater, consequently polluting drainage systems when disposed of. It aims to reduce the environmental impact of printing clothes by using non-toxic dyes and natural materials. It also includes ensuring that no harmful chemicals are used to harm a laborer’s health.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Researchers have found that toxic chemical exposure is linked to race : minority populations have higher levels of benzene and other dangerous aromatic chemical exposure. Lead poisoning also disproportionately affects people of color in the U.S., especially Black people. Pull Quote. Look to Black people. Social Justice.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 18, 2020

17 with the Environmental Defense Fund to continue the reduction of toxic chemicals in its products. . Sephora reported that 94 percent of its products contain no high-priority chemicals laid out by its chemical policy , and 13 percent more products on its shelves release ingredient information compared to last year.

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The Environmental Blog

JULY 28, 2023

Ensure you choose a product specifically designed for cats, as dog flea shampoos can be toxic to them. Spot-On Treatments Spot-on treatments are topical solutions applied directly to your cat’s skin, typically between their shoulder blades. Flea Collars Flea collars release chemicals that repel and kill fleas.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 29, 2020

These include three goals of a zero carbon footprint, zero use of virgin materials and zero use of chemicals of concern, in addition to the "reuse or re-entry" of materials in each of Interface's markets. Meanwhile, years ago Aquafil attempted to spark a parallel partnership toward circularity with its own supplier, a chemical giant.

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Econaur

JUNE 8, 2020

That is as vast a topic in its own right. In simple terms, eco-friendly paints refer to natural paints that have low levels of volatile organic chemicals or VOCs. It’s the chemical you actually smell and not only does this make you cringe for a moment, but it comes with adverse health effects in the long run. That’s VOC.

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GreenBiz

MARCH 23, 2021

As the global economy reawakens after the COVID-19 shutdown, air emissions and VOC enforcement in China remain a hot topic. Industries getting particular focus when it comes to VOC management in China include electronics, packaging and printing, pharmaceuticals, petrochemical, chemical, industrial coating, oil storage and transportation.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 11, 2023

As regulations tighten, the topic seems to be growing more urgent. A contaminant whose importance appears to have grown significantly in recent years, poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) present a challenge to pollution management given their apparent toxicity – although a clear picture is still emerging – and persistence.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 14, 2021

How the EU’s new ‘toxic-free’ vision could shape your safer chemicals strategy Bob Kerr Thu, 01/14/2021 – 01:00 For the last two decades, the European Union has played a leadership role in tackling the risks hazardous chemicals pose to our health and environment. and elsewhere.

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EDF + Business

JULY 14, 2020

Now, they’re applying the same push for accountability to a new focus: harmful chemicals. Chemicals are a critical part of our economy. But, science is linking our exposure to certain chemicals in everyday products to adverse health and environmental impacts. Investor concerns around chemical risk is growing.

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DeSmogBlog

APRIL 24, 2024

much of it toxic and radioactive. My journey into this topic started when an Ohio community organizer told me someone made a liquid deicer out of radioactive oilfield waste for home driveways and patios, which was supposedly “Safe for Pets” and had been selling at Lowe’s.

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AGreenLiving

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Can big data, AI and chemical footprinting help the renewable energy sector avoid a toxic waste legacy? But to do this sustainably, we need to collectively scale solutions to reduce the use of toxic chemicals and scarce, unrecyclable materials that impede circular economies.

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GreenBiz

MAY 15, 2020

Reduce toxic indoor contaminants. Going forward, consider implementing policies for the use of greener cleaning products, integrated pest management programs that use fewer toxic chemicals and lower-emitting paints and sealants, all of which contribute to healthier indoor spaces. Sponsored Article.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 21, 2020

Chemicals & Toxics. Pull Quote. For those who just hope this goes away, and they continue business as usual, they’re about to find that business as usual is no longer an option. Human Rights. Featured in featured block (1 article with image touted on the front page or elsewhere). Sponsored Article.

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GreenBiz

JULY 13, 2020

Chemical footprinting comes of age. When the Chemical Footprint Project launched in December 2014, it aspired to become the next carbon footprint or the next widely used tool for measuring company performance on a critical sustainability concern — toxic chemical use in the manufacturing of products. . Meg Wilcox.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 16, 2021

5 reasons Home Depot and Lowe’s must weed out toxic weed killers Caroline Boden Wed, 06/16/2021 – 01:00 Consumers should be able to trust that the products on store shelves are safe for them to use. Human health Chief among the toxic products sold by Home Depot and Lowe’s is Roundup. Regulatory and legal risks While the U.S.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 3, 2021

Zymergen describes biofacturing as using nature’s biological building blocks, rather than petroleum-based chemicals, in a manufacturing process that combines synthetic biology with machine learning and automation. As of now, the film, Hyaline, is made with 100 percent petroleum-based chemicals.

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GreenBiz

JANUARY 4, 2021

Although it’s a challenging time, with companies’ 2025 sustainable packaging goals coming due and the recycling market in disarray, Szaky said he believes that 2021 will be an interesting year: "We’re going to see a lot of people leaning in on these topics in a way they haven’t before." . Rising action to eliminate toxics from food packaging.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Yet toxic substances circulate in waterways and bloodstreams, leached out from all the consumables of everyday life. Even a basic count of all the industrial chemicals in use is scarce — somewhere over 80,000 , according to the U.S. Toxic Substances Control Act Inventory, although the EPA total for recent output is less than 9,000.

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Business Green

JUNE 24, 2022

But Amogy believes it can redefine the compound chemical as a sustainable fuel for the transportation sector by pairing it with new power-generating technology. We've developed a compact system," said Amogy CEO and co-founder Seonghoon Woo, "consisting of a chemical reactor [called cracker] and hydrogen fuel cell.".

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 21, 2020

But even with so much information at the ready, it is still rare to see details about the impact the product has on the climate or the chemical makeup of an item. In addition to calling on e-commerce retailers to step up, the report outlines seven steps to do just that: Assessing chemical and carbon footprints of the products they sell.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 27, 2020

Using waste carbon feedstocks to produce chemicals Elizabeth R. Moreover, using waste carbon to make chemicals also can reduce manufacturers’ reliance on fossil fuels such as crude petroleum and natural gas, an important factor, particularly for the European Union and China, given the volatility in sourcing and pricing of fossil fuels.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

AUGUST 14, 2019

SF Environment is recognized worldwide for its environmental policies and programs, which center on achieving zero waste, reducing toxic chemical hazards, advancing environmental justice, promoting sustainable transportation modes, expanding clean energy infrastructure, greening our built environment, and protecting our urban forest.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

AUGUST 14, 2019

SF Environment is recognized worldwide for its environmental policies and programs, which center on achieving zero waste, reducing toxic chemical hazards, advancing environmental justice, promoting sustainable transportation modes, expanding clean energy infrastructure, greening our built environment, and protecting our urban forest.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 10, 2020

The mushroom and mycelium components of fungi are currently a hot topic in the research world, because there are already over 100,000 identified varieties with thousands more being discovered annually. Fungi are being used as a substitute for environmental nemesis polystyrene foam , animal leather and chemical-laden building materials.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Compiled by a multidisciplinary group of experts – including engineers, ecologists, medics, and air quality analysts – the document provides a detailed rundown on topics such as what happens to tyres when we drive, what kind of particles are produced, where they end up, and the implications for health and the environment.

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Grist

MARCH 27, 2024

From tiny mom-and-pop museums dedicated to niche topics to massive institutions like The Met and The Smithsonian, museums are widely viewed as some of the most trustworthy sources of information, and also as trusted stewards of cultural artifacts. But, she added, museums can actually be some of the most carbon-intensive buildings in cities.

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AGreenLiving

AUGUST 18, 2020

17 with the Environmental Defense Fund to continue the reduction of toxic chemicals in its products. Sephora reported that 94 percent of its products contain no high-priority chemicals laid out by its chemical policy , and 13 percent more products on its shelves release ingredient information compared to last year.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

1 topic of every CEO.". Electrostatic sprayers aerosolize particles in chemical cleaners to coat the surfaces of desks, furniture and other surfaces with less solution than traditional cleaning methods. They distribute the disinfectant, a chemical substance, indiscriminately.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Proposed methods for increasing the ocean’s ability to remove and store carbon dioxide — including biological, chemical and electrochemical concepts — vary in technical maturity, permanence, public acceptance and risk. Chemical approaches. Ocean-based ways to remove CO 2 from the atmosphere. src="[link] />. Electrochemical approaches.

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GreenBiz

MAY 15, 2020

I've written a lot about how farmers, particularly in India and Bangladesh, who are responsible for so much of global cotton production, are exposing themselves to toxic chemicals. A lot of the time, those chemicals end up in the ground water and poison entire villages. Contributors. Katie Ellman. Supply Chain. Circular Economy.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

” Researchers have found that toxic chemical exposure is linked to race : minority populations have higher levels of benzene and other dangerous aromatic chemical exposure. Lead poisoning also disproportionately affects people of color in the U.S., especially Black people. Look to Black people.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2020

These pollutants, which include particulate matter, nitrogen and sulfur oxides, and toxic substances such as benzene, have been linked to health problems ranging from respiratory disorders to reproductive problems to cancer. Chemical plant in Wilmington, a city in California's Los Angeles County. As the U.S. Shutterstock. California.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 23, 2021

China’s new frontier for VOC regulations Shuying Xu Tue, 03/23/2021 – 01:15 As the global economy reawakens after the COVID-19 shutdown, air emissions and VOC enforcement in China remain a hot topic. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) combine with nitrogen oxide to create ozone, a key precursor to smog.

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AGreenLiving

MARCH 23, 2021

China’s new frontier for VOC regulations Shuying Xu Tue, 03/23/2021 – 01:15 As the global economy reawakens after the COVID-19 shutdown, air emissions and VOC enforcement in China remain a hot topic. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) combine with nitrogen oxide to create ozone, a key precursor to smog.

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