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Researchers just created a biodegradable plastic using bacteria spores and thermoplastic polyurethane that could even benefit plants. Link to full article
Mais »This ‘living plastic’ breaks down all by itself, thanks to bacteria
Innovation Saskatchewan Invests $170,000 in Research and Development Technologies in Composting and Crop Pathogen Testing
Innovation Saskatchewan is investing $170,000 in two industry-led research and development (R&D) technologies through the Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) and Agtech Growth Fund (AGF). Link to full article
Mais »Bacteria added to plastic to enhance biodegradability
A form of bacteria used as a probiotic and food additive is being incorporated into plastic that biodegrades when exposed to compost. Link to full article
Mais »Small Drinking Water Systems Webinar Series
2024 Webinar Schedule Upcoming webinar dates and topics are subject to change. Additional information and registration will be posted closer to the scheduled date and as they become available. Date Topic 4/30/2024 PFAS Drinking Water Regulation and Treatment Methods 5/21/2024 Technical Assistance for Lead 6/25/2024 Climate Change 7/30/2024 Disinfection Byproducts 8/27/2024 …
Mais »EPA Finalizes First-Ever National Drinking Water Standard to Protect 100M People from PFAS Pollution
The EPA has issued the first-ever national, legally enforceable drinking water standard to protect communities from exposure to harmful per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as ‘forever chemicals.’ Exposure to PFAS has been linked to deadly cancers, impacts to the liver and heart, and immune and developmental damage to infants …
Mais »Estimated scale of costs to remove PFAS from the environment at current emission rates
Abstract This discussion article builds upon existing data to ask whether environmental remediation and treatment is an economically viable solution to manage global environmental stocks of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) without extensive use restrictions. Their environmental persistence means that PFAS released into the environment will remain there until actively …
Mais »Veolia reports boost in windmill blade diversion activity
The North American business unit says it has sent more than 2,800 end-of-life turbine blades to be consumed in cement kilns. Link to full article
Mais »Here’s where human composting is legal, and the states still considering it
When we die, one of few things may occur: we’ll be cremated, placed in a casket and buried, or donated for research. There are other options — like being shot into space or put in a casket and pushed into the ocean — but some states are hoping to legalize …
Mais »New Bioplastic Degrades as Fast as a Banana Peel
Researchers have developed new bioplastics that degrade on the same timescale as a banana peel in a backyard compost bin. Link to full article
Mais »New Bioplastic Degrades as Fast as a Banana Peel
Researchers have developed new bioplastics that degrade on the same timescale as a banana peel in a backyard compost bin. Link to full article
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