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The Environmental Impact Of Biomedical Waste And How To Reduce It

The Environmental Blog

Biomedical waste is a term used to describe waste that is generated from healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories. This type of waste can be hazardous to human health and the environment if not managed properly. Additionally, it can pose health risks to humans and animals.

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Award in Lithuania for hydrogel granules approach to wastewater treatment

Envirotec Magazine

It was developed by a team of researchers from Kaunas University of Technology (KTU). Explaining the relevance of the invention, the group cites the fact that urban-based hospitals and industries such as small-scale mining and motor garages often dump highly toxic chemicals and medical waste into the wastewater system.

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An enduring threat to water?

Envirotec Magazine

As a result of the transition to F3 foams an increasing volume of fluorinated firefighting foams require treatment, with traditional disposal options being challenged, a series of alternative technologies are being developed. Treatment technologies. Decontaminating fire suppression systems.

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Gas purification converts NOx to fertilizer

Envirotec Magazine

Based on an the principle of adsorption, the proprietary technology developed by Austrian company Krajete GmbH has been previously optimized and tested with large European car manufacturers. Not only are they a significant source of air pollution, but they also contribute to climate change via their conversion into ozone. How it works.

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Seeking clarity

Envirotec Magazine

sources include vehicle emissions, coal-burning power plants, industrial emissions, and burning agricultural waste. Over half of these were damaged or destroyed in 2015, and local entrepreneurs have teamed up with experts to build more efficient, less polluting kilns, using zig-zag technology. Between NO2 and PM2.5,

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Building Sustainability Checklist: 28 Tips to Make Your Building More Eco-Friendly.

Green Business Bureau

Green buildings use certified sustainable materials and reduce waste while preserving valuable natural resources. Reducing waste. Tip # 7: Use non Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) paint – VOC paints contain harmful chemicals that vaporize at room temperature and enter the atmosphere impacting the ozone layer and human health.

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Sustainable Event Planning: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

Green Business Bureau

“ The typical conference attendee produces more than four pounds of waste and nearly 400 pounds of CO 2 emissions a day. Tip #1: Implement an effective waste management system. pounds of waste per day, of which 85% is said to end up in landfills. – Meet Green , The Environmental Impact of the Events Industry.