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Navigating Europe’s restriction on microplastics

Envirotec Magazine

In humans, microplastics can cause a variety of human health concerns, including neurotoxicity, dermal irritation and organ inflammation. 1907/2006 ‘Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals’ (REACH). Toxins within the plastic are then concentrated as we move up the food chain.

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Swedish study attempts analysis of harm posed by antibiotic residues in water

Envirotec Magazine

Antibiotic residues in wastewater and wastewater treatment plants in the regions around China and India risk contributing to antibiotic resistance , and the drinking water may pose a threat to human health , according to a “comprehensive analysis” from Karolinska Institute t published in The Lancet Planetary Health.

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Public urged to keep watch for tree pest oak processionary moth

Envirotec Magazine

Oak processionary moth, which is a tree pest, was first identified in London in 2006 and has since spread to some surrounding counties in the South East of England. Professor Nicola Spence, UK Chief Plant Health Officer, said: “Our oak trees are an iconic part of our British landscape. or call 0300 067 4442.”

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The Enviromental and Health Impacts of 9/11

Green Market Oracle

The 90,000 first responders charged with cleaning up the carnage, along with others who spent time on or near the 9/11 site continue to suffer from serious health effects almost two decades later. According to reports around 20 percent of the people who were exposed to toxic contaminants are suffering from a range of health problems.

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Time to get real?

Envirotec Magazine

It’s a general truism that you can’t manage what you don’t measure, an idea clear to Lord Kelvin over 100 years ago¹ and enacted by health & safety professionals when they carry out risk assessments (or check the effectiveness of controls). However, the Code has a special legal status. References.

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Biophilic Office: Interior Design Principles and Benefits

Green Business Bureau

Working in a biophilic office environment nourishes employees’ physical and mental health in many ways, such as reducing airborne pollutants, creating a calming atmosphere, among several others. Having plants and green walls in the office can improve air quality by removing airborne pollutants, reducing indoor CO 2 and producing oxygen.

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Health Care and Green Infrastructure

Green Roof Technology

State of the Art Health Care and Green Infrastructure. In 2006, this very successful model was expanded to the fields of oral, jaw and facial surgery, which have since been integrated into the BG hospital. BG Hospital Tübingen. A hospital with LEED certification might be far away from State-of-the-Art.

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