Envirotec Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

The study also found that tyre wear particles significantly outweighed other forms of microplastics, such as plastic fibres and fragments, in the samples collected but that they were also removed in far greater quantities. He added: “Tyre particles are thought to be among the greatest sources of microplastic pollution worldwide.

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Business Green

MAY 27, 2020

University of Plymouth-led study notes that microplastics shed from vehicle tyres are putting millions of square metres of UK waters at risk of contamination. Vehicle tyres have been confirmed as a leading source of microplastic pollution in the ocean and rivers, according to scientists.

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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. fragmented fishing gear and lines.

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 29, 2020

A recent study published in the journal Environmental Research has revealed that microplastics are absorbed in the fruits and vegetables we consume. However, the abundance of microplastics in such foods could erode their benefits and lead to more health complications. Environmental Research Images via Hans Braxmeier. .

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

Particles from brake and tyre wear include copper and zinc, microplastics and a group of chemicals called polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). It’s been estimated that more than 60,000 tonnes of microplastics alone are being emitted on the road network annually. They not only pervade the air but also settle on the road surface.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 14, 2023

By Ria Devereux , PhD Student, Microplastic Pollution, University of East London, writing in The Conversation. At a first glance the COVID-19 pandemic seemed to have a positive impact on the environment, with significant decreases in greenhouse gas emissions, and transport-related noise, air and light pollution. pieces per litre.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

Microplastics blanket the planet and infiltrate our bodies, wastewater pollutes our waterways, and greenhouse gas emissions are driving global climate change. “We The results suggest an economy of scale for emissions as growth typically brings more efficient energy and transportation infrastructure, but a diseconomy for liquid waste.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

According to the report, pellets are a "significant" source of microplastic pollution, and they spill on land and sea in "staggering" numbers with estimations suggesting that billions of individual pellets enter the ocean every year. Plastic pellet pollution is both a chronic problem and an acute one, the report argues.

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Greentown Labs

MARCH 26, 2024

Cellsense develops interactive bio-embellishments that create new possibilities for designers while eliminating microplastics and replacing fossil-fuel-based material at scale. The startup participated in Year 2 of the Carbon to Value Initiative and is now part of the Go Build 2023 cohort. The startup is part of ACCEL Year 2.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The United States, for example, imports a vast majority of the salmon it eats, with long-term consequences for transportation-related emissions. Chief among them are worries over the long-term viability of global fisheries and concern over the fragility of food supply chains, sorely tested by disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Business Green

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today announced that over 55 green shipping projects are to share £23m of government clean tech R&D funding through the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition. The hope is that the subs could then be deployed to transport cargo, slashing emissions from the global shipping industry.

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Grist

JUNE 10, 2022

Dr James Tate, at the University of Leeds’ Institute for Transport Studies in the UK, said the tire test results were credible. Other recent research has suggested tire particles are a major source of the microplastics polluting the oceans. But it is very important to note that BEVs are becoming lighter very fast,” he said. “By

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AGreenLiving

JUNE 9, 2020

Especially with a continued spotlight on workers’ rights in the fishing industry, pollution reduction, animal protection and concerns over the amount of microplastics and mercury found in seafood, lab-grown alternatives may help alleviate some issues. However, the U.S. ” Related: What do Americans think about fake meat products?

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Electric vehicles are a crucial step forward to decarbonise transport, but we need to look at the big picture too. Shifting gear The researchers argue that reducing tyre pollution should be seen as a critical part of making transport cleaner and more sustainable, alongside reductions in CO2 and other exhaust emissions.

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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. This keeps furniture out of landfills and reduces the massive carbon footprint generated by today’s various modes of transportation. Opt for Quality Over Quantity. – Sustainable Travel & Living.

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The Verge: Energy

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

According to researchers at Imperial College London , our cars and trucks emit 6 million tons of tire wear particles every year, transportation detritus that goes into the air, the land, and the water. Slowly, surely, one mote of black dust at a time, tires are leaving their mark on the environment. When it rains, it is carried away.

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Green Business Bureau

MAY 4, 2021

Once disposed, these garments degrade, releasing chemical and microplastic pollutants into surrounding water systems, wildlife and even our own bodies. This results in significant transport emissions and it is estimated that the fashion industry accounts for a staggering 10% of all global carbon emissions.

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Business Green

APRIL 18, 2022

Our latest research, carried out with Paula Kuss at the Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies and published in Case Studies on Transport Policy , seeks to address this by quantifying the effectiveness of different initiatives to reduce urban car use. Prioritising cars as a means of transport also favours suburban sprawl.

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Grist

DECEMBER 1, 2021

A lot of toxic chemicals – which in the case of Sri Lanka are already in the water – are hydrophobic [repel water], so they gather on the surface of microplastics. Pollutants can be a million times more concentrated on the surface of pellets than in the water,” he says.

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AGreenLiving

MAY 6, 2020

led study found a staggering volume of microplastics on the seafloor. “We were really shocked by the volume of microplastics we found deposited on the deep seafloor bed,” Dr. Ian Kane of the University of Manchester, lead author of the study, told CNN. Researchers in a new U.K.-led At up to 1.9

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Grist

JANUARY 31, 2022

The nanoparticles are smaller and more toxic than microplastics, which have already been found across the globe, but the impact of both on people’s health is unknown. The nanoplastics found in sea ice in McMurdo Sound in Antarctica are likely to have been transported by ocean currents to the remote continent.

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Green Business Bureau

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Transportation) or green initiative (Ex. Avoid plastic products whenever possible as many plastics are non-recyclable and can break down into microplastics that threaten wildlife and human health. Table of Contents . The table of contents should be broken down into easy-to-navigate categories either organized by business area (Ex.

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Business Green

MAY 25, 2022

But under a net zero emissions scenario, refineries start to be retired from 2030 as demand for transport fuels peaks as drivers switch to electric vehicles. For example, currently most of the world's supply of aromatics, a key chemical ingredient in products like PET bottles, is sourced from refineries as a by-product of fuel production.

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Elemental Excelerator

APRIL 21, 2022

Matter has designed sophisticated filters to keep microplastics out of our waterways, protecting public health and ecosystems crucial for reducing carbon emissions. They will need new partners to upgrade and electrify transportation infrastructure, buildings, and outdated energy, water, and waste systems.

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Green Business Bureau

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Your local reclaimed lumber dealer or architectural salvage retailer is your best option as it supports the local economy, requires fewer miles to transport the lumber to your building site and it allows you to have a look at the lumber in person and know exactly the quality you’re getting. BIO-BASED AND RECYCLED INSULATION.

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Elemental Excelerator

MARCH 19, 2019

We’re hardly alone in seeing a new era of mobility unfolding before our eyes, with all modes of transportation becoming decarbonized (largely electrified and/or shared), multi-modal, and connected. 100% clean ground transportation by 2045 , following the joint commitment made by Hawaii’s four mayors. Hawaii goal.

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AGreenLiving

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Over 90% of the plastics found in the ocean is comprised of microplastics, which commonly end up ingested by aquatic animals, often killing them through choking or toxicity. This stamina allows companies to package and transport more product using less material. This allows more municipal recycling programs to stay in service.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The survey showed over a third of smokers (34%) believe it takes less than a year for a cigarette butt to decompose but the truth is it doesn’t ever decompose and can take up to 10 years to start breaking down into microplastics.

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Business Green

JULY 8, 2021

Delivery giant DPD has this week teamed up with tyre developer ENSO Tyres to trial the use of new green tyres that aim to reduce air and microplastic pollution from electric vehicles (EVs). EVs produce no tailpipe emissions, but they can still contribute to air and microplastic pollution through wear on their tyres.

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Unsustainable

OCTOBER 12, 2019

The current cost of production of plastic bottles is immense and is only outweighed by the considerable transport costs when the bottles travel great distances from their place of manufacture and filling to the place of their consumption, which is often the case. Then there is the energy investment required.

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Grist

MARCH 22, 2024

What makes this particularly worrisome is that humans can be exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals simply by touching plastic, inhaling microplastics within dust, and eating food or drinking water that has been in contact with plastic. Volunteers pick up plastic nurdles at a beach in Tarragona, Spain.

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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. The study again underscores the vulnerability of the Arctic to environmental change and to pollutants transported from the south.

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Green Business Bureau

JANUARY 18, 2023

These indicators, including but not limited to carbon dioxide, methane, ocean acidification, tropical forest loss, population, GDP, water use, and transportation, have reached the point past natural variation, showing indisputably that the Earth is in a different state than before. .

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Green Business Bureau

APRIL 27, 2021

Not to mention over one-third of microplastics found in oceans come from synthetic fabrics such as nylon and polyester, along with laundry detergents. With “ fast fashion ” brands taking advantage of cheap foreign labor, much of the industry’s emissions come from transporting fabrics and clothing vast distances across sea and air.

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AGreenLiving

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The United States, for example, imports a vast majority of the salmon it eats, with long-term consequences for transportation-related emissions. Chief among them are worries over the long-term viability of global fisheries and concern over the fragility of food supply chains, sorely tested by disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Seafood Startups Carbon Health 28

EDF + Business

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Its bioplastics optimize the management of organic waste by avoiding microplastics, reducing environmental impacts and increasing the circularity of economic systems. Transportation logistics decarbonization Girteka Group, the largest asset-based transport company in Europe, started its history in 1996 with a single truck.

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Grist

AUGUST 27, 2019

But sailboats are largely wind-powered, and when decked out with solar panels like the one currently transporting 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg to the U.N. Climate Summit in New York City , can provide a net-zero means of transportation even across long distances.

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