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Measurement of persistent organic pollutants: Recent progress profiled

Envirotec Magazine

By Gauthier Eppe Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are toxic chemicals that pose a significant threat to human health and the environment. These chemicals have had unforeseen adverse effects, largely because of their non-biodegradability. link] [5] Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and pesticides. 4] Phillis, M., “EPA

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GBB Member, Chlorophyll Water, Launches Landfill Biodegradable Bottles

Green Business Bureau

According to the press release , “Chlorophyll Water has integrated a proprietary organic additive into the bottle mold of their 100% recyclable, BPA-free and non-toxic 20 fluid ounce bottle that accelerates the natural biodegradation of their bottle in biologically active landfills and anaerobic digesters.

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Turns out you can use kombucha to make eco-friendly thread

TechCrunch: Climate

But here at 4YFN in MWC we got chatting to Laura Freixas about her PhD research project that’s using a base of the fermented hipster tea to “upcycle” organic waste into filaments. Once processed these biodegradable threads can be knitted […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Group claims sustainable solution for wastewater polluted by dyes

Envirotec Magazine

A new study led by Flinders University appears to reveal a novel way to degrade and potentially remove toxic organic chemicals including azo dyes from wastewater, using a chemical photocatalysis process powered by ultraviolet light. Nearly half of the dyes used in the textile and dye industry are azo dyes.

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Interpreting the environmental legislation changes to the classification of Persistent Organic Pollutants

Envirotec Magazine

One challenge which EMR faces is how it handles a series of non-biodegradable chemicals found in some plastics which are categorised as Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). As the recycling industry innovates to embrace its role as a key player in the UK’s journey towards a more sustainable society, new challenges continue to emerge.

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How Biodegradable Is Your Green Mattress?

Green Living Guy

That’s from “all-natural” and “organic” to “eco-friendly” and “green.” The post How Biodegradable Is Your Green Mattress? ” In an industry, like the mattress industry is one that lacks established standards. As well as definitions of these terms.

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Sumo wrestles sustainability into an all-natural, biodegradable diaper

AGreenLiving

As part of her master’s thesis, Luisa Kahlfeldt created Sumo, a natural, biodegradable diaper that is as gentle on the planet as it is on a baby’s skin. It is also biodegradable. The design is gaining notice from some notable organizations, namely the James Dyson Award, where Sumo was the winning entry from Switzerland in 2019.