The idea of zero waste has been around for sometime now, but in recent years gained great momentum in communities throughout the US, including California. Zero waste movements are based on the principle that less is more and operate under a philosophy of reduce, reuse, recycle. We try to create products in such a way…
Plastics have revolutionized the modern world, providing durability, flexibility and low-cost applications for a myriad of sectors. At the same time, plastic — in particular single-use plastic — is presenting itself as a global environmental problem. Plastic pollution is an ongoing disaster for our planet, with millions of tonnes of waste introduced to our oceans,…
Waste prevention is a fundamental approach to saving exhaustible raw materials; limiting the impacts related to the stages of production, transformation, transport and use of materials and products that generate this waste and reducing the cost of waste management for the community. Five questions to ask yourself before buying anything: Composting Green waste: a real…
Managing waste is one of civilization’s fundamental needs, and maintaining public health as well. This includes planning, saving and taking care of waste at every step through to its final disposal. That encompasses (but not limited to) waste collection, transportation, treatment and disposal; as well as monitoring regulation. Proper waste management has a big effect…
The global outcry against pollution continues to grow, and the end of single-use plastics, in particular, finally seems close. Industries must also deal with the treatment of their waste by rethinking their supply chain in light of this context. Is the supply chain compatible with a future without waste from economic activities Are we witnessing…
There is not one but multiple pollutions of the oceans, which give rise to serious concerns on health, environmental and economic levels. Among them: Plastic waste Bottles, caps, straws, plastic bags or cigarette butts Industrial production in Virginia has grown considerably over the last fifty years. Due to mass consumption, today we produce more than…
The repressive arsenal in terms of litter has been expanding in the USA since 2010 and the police and legal actions that will follow are expected to increase in France. This extensive control of citizens’ lives creates permanent insecurity and a threatening atmosphere. However, the effectiveness and evaluation of these repressive actions do not seem…
This new regulation is expected to reduce exposure to PFAS by approximately 100 million people, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). These synthetic molecules are used, in particular, in waterproof textiles, non-stick pans (Teflon) or even detergents and cosmetics. Impunity ends in the taps: the American authorities announced, establishing threshold limits in running…
In particularly cold weather, it is not wise to live in a house without heating. There are several ways to heat your home. However, not all of these heating systems are environmentally friendly. In other words, they are not environmentally friendly. This article presents wood and solar heating systems on the one hand and provides…
Water is an essential element for the life of every human being. In the United States, tap water is treated and controlled before being distributed into domestic networks. But sometimes this water contains particles that can harm the health of users. Find out in this content how to purify tap water. Experiment with a carbon…
