Biodegradable Health Microplastics Presentation 
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2024
Legislators in Europe seem to be keeping a closer eye on microplastics, with the introduction of European Union (EU) Regulation 2023/2055 in September being a recent milestone. While microplastics are useful, scientists, governments and consumers now recognize them as a major threat to the environment.
AGreenLiving
OCTOBER 3, 2019
Researchers from the University Medical Centre (UMC) Utrecht recently announced that cells exposed to microplastics experience cell death three times faster than those that are not. With microplastic pollution everywhere, the findings are sobering. The term microplastics has steadily crept into contemporary literature.
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Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 12, 2022
Polyethylene terephthalate (PET, used in bottles and food containers, was one of the most common sources of microplastic identified in the study (image caption: Kevin Doncaster , CC BY 2.0 A potential link between microplastics and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has been flagged up by a scientific study released in late December.
Green Business Bureau
JANUARY 18, 2022
Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. 13) Steel and stainless-steel home interiors designed and manufactured with present-day technology fit the bill perfectly on sustainability and style. Opt for Quality Over Quantity. All vegan, compostable, and zero waste.
The Environmental Blog
APRIL 17, 2024
Seabirds, whales, seals, turtles, and fish mistake plastic bags, bottles, and microplastics (fragments smaller than 5 millimeters) for food, leading to ingestion and starvation. Microplastics can also absorb and concentrate harmful toxins in the ocean, entering the food chain and bioaccumulating in predators like fish and shellfish.
Envirotec Magazine
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
This approach includes exploring biodegradable pharmaceuticals and designing manufacturing processes that minimise waste and pollutant release. In addition, some health services have takeback programmes for expired or unused medication, preventing them from being flushed down the drain or disposed of improperly.
Green Business Bureau
APRIL 21, 2021
The environmental impact of the toxic fashion industry is present in virtually every area of environmental concern. Additionally, fabrics such as cotton and linen are highly water and labor intensive and require harmful pesticides which pose health risks to farmers and laborers. . Environmental Impact. Pre-Production. Deadstock.
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