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Tannins: A possible answer to microplastic pollution?

Envirotec Magazine

Scientists at UBC’s BioProducts Institute find that if you add tannins to a layer of wood dust, you can create a filter that traps virtually all microplastic particles present in water, according to recently reported research. When tested in mouse models, the process was proved to prevent the accumulation of microplastics in the organs.

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Researchers add detail to understanding how micro- and nanoplastics move through the environment

Envirotec Magazine

Artist Maarten Vanden Eynde discusses microplastics and nanoplastics, and the challenge they present with ocean pollution, at a 2017 event, Biotalk (image credit: FotoMediamatic , CC BY-NC 2.0 The plastic particles do glom onto natural organic material that is ubiquitous in natural aquatic environment but only temporarily.

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Ocean Conservation: Microplastics in the Food Chain

Green Tech Challenge

For years we’ve listened to environmentalists and conservationists talk about the need to reduce plastic waste. Not only do new plastic waste deposits still make it into the ecosystem, but because plastic is not biodegradable, it will take decades to rehabilitate the ocean. More specifically, microplastic.

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Environmentally friendly leather wins European circular economy startup award

Envirotec Magazine

The firm’s winning idea is a gelatine-based alternative to conventional leather, which is made from low-value gelatine waste from the meat and leather industries, such as skin and bones. The textile is seemingly produced without the use of toxins and is “organic and biodegradable.”

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Aquaculture becomes a net-positive

GreenBiz

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). These self-contained operations are designed to address concerns about wastewater discharges in coastal waters, as well as concerns over viruses, parasites and microplastics that plague ocean and coastal operations. That amount accounted for 52 percent of global fish consumption.

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Microplastics: Six surprising everyday things that contain and release them

Envirotec Magazine

Microplastics have become so widespread that they have been discovered in fresh Antarctic snow. Microplastics are minute pieces of plastic – less than five millimeters in length. Microplastics are minute pieces of plastic – less than five millimeters in length. But we have some alarming signals. Nail polish.

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What Is A Green Procurement Policy?

Green Business Bureau

Further, purchasing from a supplier who offers products with eco-friendly packaging or no packaging at all reduces your waste stream. Buying locally-made, organic and sustainable food options are usually healthier and can make your employees feel better and be more productive. Employee Engagement. Table of Contents .

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