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New flue solution for VOCs

Envirotec Magazine

while minimizing the ozone generation typically produced by plasma, according to the group. As a result, it does not emit carbon dioxide through incineration. This technology merges non-thermal plasma (NTP) with a wet scrubber (WS) system.

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Innovation would help find more chemicals in water, say conference speakers

Envirotec Magazine

Prevention at source Addressing micropollutants in water requires a shift towards preventing their release in the first place, involving collaboration across industries including paramedical and agriculture, stronger regulations, and international cooperation.

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Environmental Water Systems in Water Filtration For Safe Health

The Environmental Blog

Chemical Filtration : Uses activated carbon and other methods to remove dissolved substances like chlorine and VOCs. Choose the Right System : Select based on specific needs; options include activated carbon filters, reverse osmosis systems, UV purifiers, and water softeners. Ensure water is safe, clean, and free from contaminants.

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Lockdown impacts: New study collects data on pollutants in the atmosphere

Envirotec Magazine

It focuses on the following air pollutants: nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, ozone, ammonia, sulfur dioxide, black carbon, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and carbon monoxide. In contrast, ozone levels increased.

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Sanitisation chamber to support clothing and PPE reuse

Envirotec Magazine

Anthony Burns, Chief Operating Officer of ACS Clothing, said that “introducing circularity and reuse of PPE has presented an interesting but not insurmountable environmental opportunity.”. Every piece of PPE presents a sustainability and recycling challenge. ACS clean around 45,000 garments each week.

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How To Calculate Your Carbon Footprint

Green Business Bureau

THE IMPORTANCE OF CARBON FOOTPRINTS. Businesses today need to know and understand their carbon footprint in order to make progress toward becoming a more sustainable and eco-friendly business. You can also use it to determine the amount of carbon offsets to purchase in order to get to carbon neutral. .

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The quest for cleaner air

Envirotec Magazine

The impact of poor air quality The release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere is well known to contribute to climate change, with carbon dioxide and methane being the subject of many global and national mitigation strategies that aim to break the vicious cycle of global warming. trillion, equivalent to 6.1 Accessed 03.03.23