Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Microplastics can be removed by 99% with flocculants alone, without any additional equipment, by irradiating them with sunlight, according to new research Plastic waste breaks down over time into microplastics (<0.1 When the developed material is irradiated with visible light, microplastics with a diameter of about 0.15

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Green Living Guy

JUNE 7, 2022

Microplastics are a pathway for pathogens on land to reach the ocean. The study, published today in the journal Scientific Reports, is the first to connect microplastics in the ocean with land-based pathogens. It can lead to consequences for human and wildlife health, according to a study from the University of California, Davis.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

New research appears to show that the filters leak thousands of toxins and plastic fibres that are toxic to aquatic larvae. Previous research has shown that the toxins in the filters also have adverse effects on many other aquatic organisms. Cigarette filters are the world’s most common form of litter. It’s hazardous waste.”

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 27, 2022

A study of 29 European lakes has found that some naturally-occurring lake bacteria grow faster and more efficiently on the remains of plastic bags than on natural matter like leaves and twigs. The bacteria break down the carbon compounds in plastic to use as food for their growth.

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Grist

MAY 28, 2020

Want to know how much plastic is entering the ocean every year? But there’s an even more puzzling question for researchers who study plastic in the ocean: Where has it all gone? But there’s an even more puzzling question for researchers who study plastic in the ocean: Where has it all gone?

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 11, 2023

New “bio” ropes made from biomaterials have the potential to replace conventional plastics of fossil origin in mussel and algae cultivation, say the groups behind their development, who claim sustainability advantages including up to 34% carbon footprint reduction compared to ropes made from conventional plastics.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 21, 2020

million microplastics each day. According to the study, microplastics are released in large quantities in baby plastic bottles, especially when the bottles are heated. But heating formula in the bottle is standard practice in preparing formula, and a majority of bottles on the market are plastic.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 30, 2021

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 “We’re looking at developing a filter that can be more efficient at removing these plastics,” Chowdhury said.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The Baltic Sea had the highest levels of microplastics in Europe, double the amount in the Mediterranean?. • New research from the round-the-world yacht race The Ocean Race* has found microplastics, and in particular microfibres, to be prevalent across the length and breadth of the continent.

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Green Tech Challenge

MAY 23, 2019

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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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 20, 2022

Environmental monitoring expert CGG Environmental Science and partners have used a number of techniques to characterise micropollutants and contaminants, including microplastics and synthetic fibres, captured by domestic and industrial filters.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Researchers from the University Medical Centre (UMC) Utrecht recently announced that cells exposed to microplastics experience cell death three times faster than those that are not. With microplastic pollution everywhere, the findings are sobering. The term microplastics has steadily crept into contemporary literature.

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AGreenLiving

JULY 12, 2021

The plastic crisis starts with petroleum-based products, is facilitated by consumer consumption and expands to pollution of the land and water. Plastic never completely goes away, and microplastics are now found in nearly every animal and plant on the planet. Meejee sets sustainable goals for skincare with less plastic.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

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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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

Marine pollution has deservedly gained greater attention in recent years, most notably through the vexing—and highly visible—issue of plastics. Synthetic chemicals, many hazardous and harmful, are now ubiquitous across the seas—much like plastics—and left untackled, this assault will only get worse.

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Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

Dr Rosa Busquets is Associate Professor in Analytical Chemistry and Forensics at Kingston University What are microplastics, why are they such a problem and what can be done to reduce the pollution they cause? From studies involving organisms, we know that microplastics can cause inflammation, which is a common step in many diseases.

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Specialist laboratory analysis has been carried out, focussing on microplastic analysis and dewaterability of digestates derived from food waste processes. The data pack provides a first-time analysis of digestate characterisation data from the BCS database and novel work on plastic contamination in UK digestates.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 15, 2020

Scientists are predicting that by the year 2050, the ocean may have more plastic than fish. While countries around the world are beginning to take a stand against single-use items and plastics in grocery stores, restaurants and retail chains, there are still measures that consumers can take within their very own households.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The textile is seemingly produced without the use of toxins and is “organic and biodegradable.” Differently coloured trustmarks indicate whether products and/or packaging are free of plastics and microplastics or are made of recyclates.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

Microplastics are everywhere: We know that much. Even the definition of “microplastics” is slippery. But tiny plastic fragments follow a multitude of pathways into the enviroment. And not all rivers carry the same load of microplastics. But should we be worried? What can we do about it? What do we know?

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Microplastics have become so widespread that they have been discovered in fresh Antarctic snow. Something as seemingly innocent as Halloween decorations or gum can be a source, says Sulacpac, a producer of bio-based alternatives for conventional plastics. However, typical plastic waste isn’t the only source of microplastics.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

RECYCLED PLASTIC. Recycled plastic used in construction offers a building material that has a lower carbon footprint and is stronger than brick, all while tackling our plastic waste problem ( 367 million metric tons produced globally in 2020). You can find Tangent Materials green product certifications on their website.

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Grist

MARCH 22, 2024

If you were to create a recipe for plastics, you’d need a very big cookbook. Scientists know, for example, that at least 3,200 plastic chemicals pose risks to human health or the environment. These chemicals, released at every stage of the plastic life cycle , mimic hormones and interfere with the metabolic and reproductive systems.

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Unsustainable

OCTOBER 12, 2019

The banning of disposable plastic water bottles is the most reasonable, sustainable, and conscientious plan for the future; and this ban should begin now. Furthermore, there is no simple solution to this issue, as plastic is produced by many different industries for many different purposes. In 2014-15, in Australia, around 2.5

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Greenability Magazine

MARCH 2, 2021

Mermaids Against Plastic: Tamara , 6:30 p.m. Microplastic Madness (Ages 7 to 14 + General Audiences) , 11 a.m. Public Trust: The Fight for America’s Public Lands , 6:s0 p.m., Sunday, March 7. Becoming Ruby , 6:30 p.m. CST, Monday, March 8. Maxima , 6:30 p.m. CST, Monday, March 8. Dammed to Extinction , 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 12.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2022

Less than 10% of plastic gets recycled, and we’re now each ingesting a credit cards’ worth of microplastics a week. Be sure to have a hazardous waste recycling policy that stretches beyond simply paper and plastics to ensure the greatest amount of waste is diverted from landfills. Opt for Quality Over Quantity.

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AGreenLiving

APRIL 13, 2021

Made of tiny bits of shiny or translucent plastic, they are a significant contributor to ocean microplastics and fashion-derived plastic waste. The dress is entirely carbon-neutral and free from synthetic plastics or dyes. Sequins have long been a source of concern for environmentally conscious fashion designers.

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AGreenLiving

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Register your own coastal cleanup — wherever that may be One conservation organization, Heal the Bay in Los Angeles County, serves as an example of this campaign by helping citizens coordinate their own cleanup efforts with a centralized registration system. Animals are harmed by items like six-pack rings and plastic bags.

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Grist

MARCH 13, 2024

The spotlight If you’ve read any climate-related news in the past several years, you’re probably familiar with the scourge of microplastics. These tiny bits of plastic end up clogging oceans. The bits of plastic shed from synthetic textiles have their own term: microfibers.

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Green Business Bureau

JULY 28, 2021

Bioplastics As An Alternative to Petroleum-Based Plastics. The development of bioplastics – plastics that are biodegradable and made of natural materials – provides businesses with eco-friendly alternatives for packaging and products, especially single-use items that contribute a lot of waste.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Buying locally-made, organic and sustainable food options are usually healthier and can make your employees feel better and be more productive. The table of contents should be broken down into easy-to-navigate categories either organized by business area (Ex. Employee Engagement. Table of Contents . Energy efficiency). Electronics.

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 27, 2021

In their quest to develop a fully organic line, it was initially difficult to find organic fabrics that were both affordable and available in an array of unique colors and textures. Organic Is The New Black. Organic cotton is less water intensive than conventional cotton. But every improvement and small adjustment counts!

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 7, 2022

is aiding the world in the fight against single-use plastic waste by offering a variety of biodegradable organic bamboo products for personal use, homes and businesses. From disposable utensils to dental and hair care, EcoLuxe has an array of eco-friendly alternatives to help you reduce your plastic footprint.

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Grist

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Humans unleash mountains of plastic into the sea each year, and that rate is only accelerating as plastic production grows around the world. That may have big implications for how Ocean Cleanup and other plastic campaigns end up tackling this mess. The plastic they find out at sea, by contrast, is older and more weathered.

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Business Green

JANUARY 13, 2021

A new study from Canadian non-profit Ocean Wise has shown that synthetic fibres, many released from clothing and textiles during domestic laundry, make up a large proportion of microplastics in the Arctic Ocean. This new research confirms that over 70 per cent of Arctic ocean plastic microfibre pollution is coming from our clothes.

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AGreenLiving

JANUARY 3, 2020

Again, its leakage would be harmful to the environment, poisoning living organisms, their habitats and ecosystems. Polyethylene is the most common plastic on the market. Meanwhile, despite “some rinks add[ing] ordinary salt to the water to keep them from freezing,” Wondergy documents, “most modern rinks now add ethylene glycol.”

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Grist

AUGUST 27, 2019

And so every time he takes the sailboat out to open water, whether he’s hanging out with friends or instructing students, he keeps an eye open for any plastic debris. The group started the crusade, called Operation Plastic Pollution Purge, last year. They also need to keep the ocean as clean as possible.

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