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An enduring threat to water?

Envirotec Magazine

As PFAS show no sign of biodegradation at all, they have been described as “forever chemicals”, enduring permanently in the environment1. The US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) issued a long-term health advisory level of 70 ng/L (for combination of PFOS and/or PFOA)17, which led to 6.5 Environmental Impact. Why a problem?

Ozone 130
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Sustainable Event Planning: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

Green Business Bureau

Additionally, from an economic perspective, according to yahoo finance (2022), if we use one barrel of oil as a reference price, which was $110.48 Tip #7: Switch to non-toxic biodegradable detergents and cleaning supplies. Some of these chemicals can then persist in nature, entering food chains, and ultimately harming human health.

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As Alarm Over Plastic Grows, Saudis Ramp Up Production in the US

DeSmogBlog

After what is often a single use, these non-biodegradable products can clog waterways; drift on ocean currents, entangling marine mammals and birds; and accumulate in landfills. Richardson referred questions about the events to a spokesperson for Exxon Mobil, the day-to-day operator of the facility. Credit: Julie Dermansky.