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PFAS 101: Everything You Need to Know About Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’

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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...

Innovative Technologies to Scrub PFAS from Tap Water: A Look at the Future of Water Filtration

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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of synthetic chemicals that have been utilized in various industries worldwide since the 1940s. These chemicals are used in products such as non-stick cookware, stain-resistant fabrics, and firefighting foams. However, PFAS are highly persistent in the environment and the human body, which has led to them being dubbed “forever chemicals...

Cradle-to-Grave: The Journey of Hazardous Waste and Its Impact on Our Environment

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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...

Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Are More Dangerous Than Once Thought

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is sounding the alarm on a group of toxic chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which currently exist in millions of Americans’ drinking water, cosmetics, and food packaging. In a new report, the EPA warns that these so-called “forever chemicals” pose a greater danger to human health than regulators previously...

Will We Run Out of Landfills?

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Landfills are carefully engineered disposal facilities, designed to combat the problems you can expect if you just throw trash into a hole in the ground. So rather than dumps, which are just designated areas to leave garbage, landfills involve inbuilt solutions to leaching, leakage, off-gassing, and more.

Hazardous Waste Disposal – Where Does It Go and Who Handles It?

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‘Hazardous waste’ calls to mind glowing tubs of nuclear or biological residues. But in fact, every household and most businesses will generate some hazardous waste. This could be used lightbulbs or old batteries, residues from auto engine maintenance — or large quantities of sludges left over from complex chemical manufacturing, and everything in between. It all needs to be disposed of...

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