The following is a definitive guide to PFAS chemicals, starting with their history, what has made them so beneficial to manufacturing, their impact on the environment, and why we must find alternatives. We also go in-depth on the methods available to remove them from soil and water, as well as regulations that are being made this very moment to control their use and limit their negative impacts...
Hazardous waste is a growing concern in today’s rapidly industrializing world. When not managed properly, these harmful substances pose significant threats to the environment, public health, and wildlife. The cradle-to-grave approach offers a comprehensive strategy to address the risks associated with the generation, transportation, treatment, and disposal of hazardous waste. This blog post...
In pursuing a more sustainable and responsible future, businesses worldwide increasingly embrace Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria to shape their strategic goals. As a result, ESG data has emerged as a vital tool to measure a company’s impact on the planet, society, and its overall governance. However, the ESG landscape is fraught with challenges, including inconsistency...
On February 23, 2023, a freight train derailed in a rural area of Ohio, causing significant damage and releasing hazardous chemicals into the environment. The incident has raised concerns about the chemicals’ potential environmental and health impacts. Understanding the chemicals released in the derailment and their environmental effects is crucial for effective response and mitigation...
It’s hard to believe that ten years ago Wastebits started as an idea aboard a bus traveling between Las Vegas, NV, and Austin, TX. A company called StartupBus has been gathering entrepreneurs and software engineers for years from various cities in North America and driving them to the SXSW Conference in Austin. Along the way they form small groups and build a pitch for a startup company, to...
Across the USA, there are thousands of contaminated sites where hazardous materials have been dumped in inadequate locations. The EPA is responsible for cleaning those sites up and making them usable again. When the EPA identifies a site that needs to be cleaned up, it’s referred to as a Superfund site.
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