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Envirotec Magazine
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The campaign group, Fighting Dirty, has launched legal action against the Environment Agency (EA) and the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, over a lack of testing for microplastics and harmful ‘forever chemicals’ in sewage sludge spread on land. The group announced the action on 2 November.
Envirotec Magazine
MARCH 6, 2023
The last decade has seen some progress with studying plastic pollution, but there are still significant challenges, such as a lack of comparability of reported results, especially when it comes to microplastic particles. Plastic production and pollution affect human health and fuel greenhouse gas emissions.
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Grist
MAY 28, 2020
A commonly cited figure — 8 million metric tons — comes from a decade-old estimate based on population and waste data, and scientists now believe the number could be significantly higher. Steve Allen said that the same process of microplastic ejection is likely happening out at sea, and in other bodies of water like rivers and lakes.
The Environmental Blog
JANUARY 18, 2022
Also, the fabrics assessed must have a little-to-no effect on farming, soil, natural habitats, greenhouse gas emissions, and water and microplastic pollution. This is why sustainable clothing printing has opted for recycling and treating water that would’ve otherwise gone to waste or could’ve contained harmful chemicals.
Envirotec Magazine
JANUARY 16, 2023
Microplastics are everywhere: We know that much. Certification schemes aim to provide some assurance that products like compost and digestate are safe for human, animal and plant health. Even the definition of “microplastics” is slippery. And not all rivers carry the same load of microplastics. But should we be worried?
AGreenLiving
JUNE 7, 2021
But environmentally, these plastic pods are mounting up to an estimated 40 billion pieces of waste in the landfills every year. Because they are entirely plant-based, the pods are safe for the soil, leaving behind zero microplastics. After use, the pod is completely compostable when incorporated with other industrial compost.
Grist
MARCH 22, 2024
Scientists know, for example, that at least 3,200 plastic chemicals pose risks to human health or the environment. more than $900 billion in health expenses annually. Because so many plastics and petrochemical products are traded internationally, some endocrinologists and public health authorities believe a global approach is needed.
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