GreenBiz

JUNE 3, 2021

Today, indigo dye in denim manufacturing uses toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde, cyanide and petroleum. Instead of using toxic chemicals, Huue turns sugar into dye. Their diagnostic platform can assess real-time health data, battery analytics and issues, and enable a secondary market for used batteries. RecyclePoints team.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 26, 2023

Increased awareness around issues of chemical persistence, including global plastic pollution and the presence of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) or ‘forever chemicals’ in the environment has triggered numerous global policy initiatives.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 30, 2022

The new network also refreshes 60x more regularly than the existing system of air quality reference stations in Camden, “capturing and reporting hyper-local air quality data every minute to map the issue in real time” Initial data from beta testing over the past month has already revealed a number of interesting findings, says AirScape.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 30, 2021

Their study seemingly links the increase in liver disease risk to the quantity of toxic dust the workers were exposed to, which was greatest immediately after the September 11, 2001, attacks. Now that we have this link, the next step is to understand why or how the toxic dust actually causes liver damage.”.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In documents filed at the High Court, the group argue that the EA acted unlawfully by abandoning a previous commitment to legislate on toxic sewage sludge by 2023 – a problem they have acknowledged presents a risk to human health. The group announced the action on 2 November. It is unacceptable to be left in limbo like this.”

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 5, 2024

Deed license ) The first study of toxic “forever chemicals” along the full length of Asia’s longest river, the Yangtze, has found 13 different types of PFAS, nearly half of them coming from textile treatments and food packaging. Image credit: Rod Waddington , CC BY-SA 2.0

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

At the British Water Micropollutants Conference 2024, which took place in London on 8 February, keynote speakers from the UK’s Environment Agency called for a cross-industry approach to tackling the issue.

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EDF + Business

AUGUST 2, 2021

There’s a large and growing body of evidence around the prevalence of toxic chemicals in food packaging and the impact they’re having on human health. Exposure to some toxic chemicals through food can be linked to a number of different health issues, such as endocrine disruption and developmental toxicity. .

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In 2006 and 2007, for example, millions of laptops and mobile phones were recalled due to safety fears relating to their Li-ion batteries, and in 2013, a Boeing 787 was grounded following electrical issues with the Li-ion battery in the aircraft’s auxiliary power unit. Famously, in 2016, around 2.5 Batteries 2016 , 2 , 5.

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The Environmental Blog

AUGUST 19, 2022

Numerous health issues have been connected to the toxins in Camp Lejeune’s groundwater. Anyone who contracted a condition linked to water toxicity from exposure at the military base, Camp Lejeune, will qualify to launch a lawsuit and seek remuneration from the government if the new legislation is passed.

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 6, 2022

Once in the water, contaminants can impact human health, depending on their size, toxicity, and concentration. Water contamination is a major environmental issue, and it is essential to take steps to protect our water resources from pollution. In some cases, water contamination can also cause chemical toxicity, leading to diarrhea.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Carpet waste is a huge issue in UK, as an area the size of Birmingham is thrown away every year. Carpets can contain 59+ toxic chemicals, including suspected carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and reprotoxics. viii] Nearly two-thirds (64%) of people in the UK are concerned about the number of toxic chemicals found in carpets.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 9, 2023

and PM10 particulate matter is a particular concern with this kind of pollution, although the smoke would be expected to include other toxic pollutants including carbon monoxide, VOCs, nitrogen oxides, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).

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Green Business Bureau

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Not to mention, dirty air filters can trigger allergies and respiratory issues due to the accumulation of irritants in the air. Refrigerant, oil and water leaks are other potential issues that impact HVAC performance. If there are issues with the compressor, your HVAC system may leak an oily residue, often mixed with refrigerant.

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Charged

MAY 5, 2023

AMB has developed a unique electrostatic spray deposition technique by which dry cathode and anode electrode materials are electrostatically charged and deposited onto metal-foil current collectors, which are then processed to their final state without the use of toxic solvents. Source: AM Batteries

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The Environmental Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

But rural areas come with their own issues where agricultural run-off contaminates the water. Many alcoholics experience hepatitis due to toxic overload instead of from viral infections. The liver is very resilient but with constant toxic exposure , cells in the liver are damaged sometimes irreversibly. Mental Health.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 21, 2020

This group worked together with IRMA to create a standard that covers the major mining issues for the environment, workers' rights and community relationships. The IRMA standard is extremely attractive to companies such as BMW (another member) and Microsoft because it covers all minerals and all issues. Chemicals & Toxics.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

It is widely understood that human activity is having a severe negative impact on natural ecosystems all over the world, and only with greater investment in analysis and remedial action can these issues be addressed.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

By Gauthier Eppe Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) are toxic chemicals that pose a significant threat to human health and the environment. EPA to limit toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water.” These chemicals have had unforeseen adverse effects, largely because of their non-biodegradability. link] [3] Lindwall C, Ginty MM.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2023

A resurgence of bed bugs seems apparent from recent media coverage, which reports that this is a European-wide issue and the Mayor of London has referred to the outbreak as a “real source of concern”. What’s more, during parasite infestation, many will turn to harsh chemicals, sprays, and toxic treatments.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Despite 18,693 complaints from members of the public (2015-2021), only seven councils have issued fines in the last six years, on average just over three every year. The statement issued by Mums for Lungs included a number of first-hand accounts that appeared to be from members of the public. air pollution.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Issued before Dow’s Annual General Meeting of shareholders on 11 April, Bhopal: 40 years of Injustice, shows that the human rights-based case for justice and reparations for Bhopal survivors has never been stronger.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The mask issue illustrates a clear design disconnect. Another example is a 2017 study by the NAACP and the Clean Air Task Force that showed that African-American citizens are 75 percent more likely to live in a "fence-line" community that borders a toxic industrial facility. Racial Issues. Pull Quote. Contributors. 13, 2014.

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Green Living Guy

JULY 10, 2020

We also contribute to the growing global warming issue. Combining toxic exposure caused by pollution. That’s enough to say out planet stands before massive challenges. That’s as we overspend its limited natural resources. Not only that, but humans are also suffering. Then Continue Reading.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 5, 2020

Are disproportionately exposed to toxic air pollution from the fossil fuel industry. All of the other issues that we see, from health disparities to educational disparities, the root of that is racism and economic discrimination.". I think people get that there is an issue here," Cox said. There's not a pipeline issue.

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GreenBiz

MAY 15, 2020

A simple occupant comfort survey can help identify issues from poor airflow to major issues such as mold. Again, as the building is unoccupied, it might be the ideal time to do a survey and explore or fix issues as there would be little disruption to workflow. Reduce toxic indoor contaminants.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 14, 2023

In the Lake District , for example, swimmers have been warned of toxic blue-green algae whilst dog walkers in Devon were told to keep their pets away from poisonous ponds. The issue has since exploded, with an increase in the number of local authorities falling under the Natural England planning constraints.

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EDF + Business

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Despite some encouraging progress on transparency and labeling , toxic chemicals are still getting into our food, primarily from food contact materials such as packaging and handling equipment. Virgin plastic and paper packaging often contain toxic chemical additives to enhance functionality and/or contaminants picked up in manufacturing.

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GreenBiz

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

EV batteries contain materials that can be toxic and need to be safely recycled and responsibly managed through end of life. . One reason I've been thinking about this issue is because of our excellent event Circularity , which the GreenBiz team put on last week.

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DeSmogBlog

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In April 2016, a steel factory in the Ha Tinh province owned by the corporation leaked a toxic mixture of chemicals — including cyanide — into the coastal waters of central Vietnam, killing fish and poisoning residents in four provinces. The company issued a public apology and paid $500 million to the Vietnamese government.

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Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

GenX chemical contaminants, which don’t degrade in the environment and have been linked to several serious health concerns like cancers, reproductive issues and the reduced efficacies of vaccines, could soon be eliminated more quickly and more effectively.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 19, 2021

Exposure to air pollution at work is only part of the overall risk Londoners face from our toxic air. Reccommendation 7 of the report today says: Breathing problems appear to be a pre-existing issue reported by many London bus drivers, exacerbated in those self-reporting COVID-19 symptoms.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2021

With toxic chemicals and pesticides leading to potentially fatal illnesses, careful VOC monitoring is now indispensable. Many sites around the world now pose a major hazard for new construction operations and have created a huge clean-up conundrum.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Surprisingly, they also found that the bulk of the small particulate matter observed was mostly made-up of organic material – particles that are potentially more toxic than non-organic material when inhaled – in addition to black carbon. Organic matter is likely to be more toxic than non-organic matter when breathed in.

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GreenBiz

AUGUST 18, 2020

A quick Google search brings up articles from Allure , National Geographic , Forbes , Teen Vogue and 31,800,000 other results about the issue. . 17 with the Environmental Defense Fund to continue the reduction of toxic chemicals in its products. . The beauty industry has a plastic waste problem. And it knows it.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 18, 2021

The website addresspollution.org uses annualised data, said to be accurate to 20 m 2 , to reveal the levels of three toxic pollutants – PM2.5, Lenders take any environmental issues that might impact the value of the properties they effectively co-own very seriously.” PM10 and NO2 – at each address.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 16, 2023

When it comes to the other two issues, a mushroom cloud is caused by the detonation of a nuclear bomb, not from hydrogen, and the Challenger shuttle explosion was caused by a solid-oxide rocket booster O-ring failure, again, not H2. What makes H2 safer?

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