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The misleading accounting behind your ‘recycled’ plastic

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Posted in Circular economy , Corporate sustainability , Plastics Post navigation Previous Previous post: Scouting for Clean Waterways launches nationwide effort to fight plastic pollution Next Next post: WOTUS: A narrowing EPA definition is reshaping the Clean Water Act Leave a comment Cancel reply This site uses Akismet to reduce spam.

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Webinar Recap: The PFAS Risk Game

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Most industries don’t know where or how much PFAS is in their supply chain. Multiple Definitions. First, there are multiple definitions of PFAS. There are at least 9 different definitions, and what is defined as a PFAS varies depending on who you ask. Eliminate PFAS in your supply chain including subcontractors.

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PFAS Remediation: A Guide to Treatments, Technologies, & Regulations

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For more detailed information on PFAS definitions, sources, benefits, and risks, please refer to this resource: PFAS Definition, Sources, Benefits & Risks PFAS Risks: Why Remediation Matters Because of their widespread use, PFAS have become ubiquitous in the environment.

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The Role of Advanced Environmental Forensics in Addressing Emerging Contaminants

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This includes examining historical and current land use, neighboring properties, supply chains, wastewater, air emissions, and fire suppression systems. Standard EPA methods help understand chemical nature and extent, while modified forensic methods provide more detailed analysis.

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ESG Acronyms and What They Mean

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General sustainability definitions Climate risk Two types of climate risks exist, transition risks and physical risks. According to the EPA , transition risks are related to the transition to a lower-carbon economy, while physical risks are associated to the physical impacts of climate change. Let’s get into it.

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Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 11 - Spilling the Tea on Sustainability

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Neiman Marcus Group is a female founded, female majority organization, and that definitely holds true in this building here at Bergdorf Goodman. So that’s just a couple of, a flavor for decarbonization elements in our supply chain. [00:13:10 The White House, Department of Energy, EPA, we want to hear from you.

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[Podcast Series] Internet of Things (IoT) Powering Smart and Sustainable Homes of the Future

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Enterprises are increasingly interrogating their manufacturing processes and examining their supply chain to make them greener. Yan: Yeah Yeah definitely, sensors will play a major in enabling the smart and sustainable homes to happen. They are reimagining packaging thru reduce waste. link] #LifeIsOn.