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Coverage of plastics and microplastics in the environment.

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PFAS-Maine

Model predicts PFAS adsorption by microplastics

These models could assist with the development of new technologies and resources for PFAS removal.
May 29, 2023
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Their models are applicable for fresh and saltwater and account for the type, size, shape and ionic charge of the microplastics; as well as the functional compound groups and chain length of PFAS.


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Plastics-Toys

120+ countries agree to ban a hazardous pesticide and two toxic plastic chemicals

Stockholm Convention list recently grew with the addition of UV-328 and Dechlorane Plus, and the pesticide methoxychlor.
May 12, 2023
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With labeling of toxic chemicals, workers and communities throughout the plastic waste stream can be alerted when they need to take precautions.


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Plastic ocean PFAS

Washington State prepares for plastic pollution bill to go into effect

The bill tackles the issue of excess plastic pollution by requiring that any new construction that requires a drinking fountain must also have a bottle filling station and more.
May 11, 2023
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To achieve its goals, HB 1085 engages several different government agencies and councils. After deliberating with industry groups, the bill also allows for differing implementation timelines.


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MarianaIslands

Northern Mariana Islands encouraged to pursue zero waste policy by EPA

'The EPA is proud to partner with CNMI in its pursuit of Zero Waste,' says EPA Pacific Southwest Regional Administrator Martha Guzman.
April 19, 2023
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On April 18 and 19, CNMI’s Inter-island Solid Waste Task Force (ISWTF) conducted a Zero Waste Visioning Workshop during which attendees reviewed recent collection and survey data, then discussed and identified solid waste management priorities.


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CompostPile

Study finds PFAS in food packaging, compostable bowls

Alternatives to single use plastic like paper wrappers and compostable bowls can test higher for total fluorine, owing to water and grease repellents that contain PFAS.
April 5, 2023
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Fibre-based moulded bowls, which are marketed as “compostable,” had PFAS levels three to 10 times higher than doughnut and pastry bags. PFAS are added to these bowls and bags as a water- and grease-repellent.


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Plastic ocean PFAS

Minderoo-Monaco Commission releases report on human, ocean health impacts of plastics

Plastics cause disease, impairment and premature mortality at every stage of their life cycle, disproportionately affecting vulnerable, low-income and minority communities.
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 23, 2023
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The ubiquity of fast food and discount stores in poorer communities increases exposure to plastic packaging, products, and associated chemicals and impacts.


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PEER

Groups call on EPA to ban plastic fluorination that creates PFAS

PEER: EPA must ban fluorination process that creates PFAS in plastics.
March 23, 2023
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Groups call for a prohibition on Inhance Technologies from continuing to produce several dangerous per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) during the fluorination of plastic containers. 


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Liver

How vinyl chloride from the Ohio train derailment can damage the liver

Its health risks were discovered in the 1970s at a B.F. Goodrich factory in the Rubbertown neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky.
Juliane I. Beier PhD
Juliane I. Beier
February 28, 2023
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Vinyl chloride – the chemical in several of the train cars that derailed and burned in East Palestine, Ohio, in February 2023 – can wreak havoc on the human liver.


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CEH-PEER

Groups call on EPA to ban plastic fluorination that creates PFAS

PEER: EPA must release withheld health and safety studies.
February 13, 2023
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CEH and PEER responded to nine significant new use notices (SNUNs) filed by Inhance Technologies by calling on the EPA to ban the process that creates per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.


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Materials steel

DOE announces $52 million for materials, technology and clean manufacturing innovation

Tech will reduce the carbon footprint across the industrial, buildings, transportation, power and agricultural sectors.
February 5, 2023
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R&D supports domestic manufacturing to strengthen America’s economic competitiveness and move the U.S. towards a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. 


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