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Benefits of Providing Biodegradable Cups

The Environmental Blog

However, Styrofoam has continued to show that it comes with different health and environmental hazards. A better option today is to provide customers with biodegradable cups , which offer a variety of benefits compared to other options. Biodegradable Products Limit Waste Accumulation. Safe to Use.

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The PFAS and the furious: the new and deserved scrutiny on the 'forever chemicals'

GreenBiz

The water-repellent coating on many biodegradable products can cause harm in waste management and human health.

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A Panacea for Biomedical Waste Management?

The Environmental Blog

Conspectus of Biomedical Waste Management. The COVID-19 pandemic has broachedumpteen pervasive challenges on multiple fronts- health, environment and economy. Earlier, the nation had ten divergent classes of waste for segregation which was later condensed into four categories for facile segregation.

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How can we stay safe & not create PPE waste?

Greenability Magazine

As face masks become even more critical in fighting the spread of COVID-19, they are also taking a toll on our waste stream and the environment. These synthetic fibers are designed to resist liquids and do not biodegrade in the environment once discarded. The post How can we stay safe & not create PPE waste?

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Project sets out to create compostable crop sensors

Envirotec Magazine

An international research collaboration is setting out to find new ways of monitoring crop growth with biodegradable sensors which can be composted at the end of their lifespan. They will find ways to create devices built from sustainable and degradable materials with the aim of cutting down on the growing problem of electronic waste.

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Scientists develop biodegradable, antimicrobial food packaging

AGreenLiving

Scientists have developed biodegradable food packaging material that kills microbes that contaminate foods. Chan School of Public Health, U.S. Food safety and waste have become a major societal challenge of our times with immense public health and economic impact which compromises food security. developed the material.

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10 Reasons To Make The Switch To Green Cleaning

The Environmental Blog

Here’s 10 excellent reasons for you to make the switch, to benefit the health of yourself, your home, and your planet. Overall Health. Several cleaning products evaporate into a host of unhealthy vapors that can permeate throughout your home – resulting in health issues over time. Personal Safety. Safe Water Supply.

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