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FYI: @CARICOMorg Virtual regional seminar 'Methods of identifying links to the risks involved with industrial chemicals and the negative impacts on human health and the environment.' https://buff.ly/3VaiU9G #Caribbean #CARICOM #EnvironmentalAgreements #ACP #IndustryChemicals #RiskIdentification #Health #CapacityBuilding

In this video, the speaker discusses tap water residue and the potential health risks associated with it. The speaker presents a sample of tap water taken on August 21st, highlighting its color and discussing a process they have developed to remove contaminants such as microplastics, forever chemicals, and fluorides from tap water. The speaker emphasizes the importance of removing these harmful substances to ensure clean and safe drinking water. #microplastics #plasticpollution #plasticfree #plastic #zerowaste #ocean #microplastic #zerowasteliving #pollution #plasticfreeoceans #sustainability #ecofriendly #singleuseplastic #savetheocean #environment #savetheplanet #beachcleanup #saveourseas #plasticwaste #breakfreefromplastic #bansingleuseplastic #cleanoceans #climatechange

#CBEachievements in #clean water solutions. CBE JU-funded projects promote #sustainable production models and innovative #biobased solutions for water treatment. This contributes to decreasing water consumption and improving #wastewater regeneration. Discover more in this #SummerReading ☀️📘https://lnkd.in/eS9D7pdi

In this video, the speaker discusses tap water residue and the potential health risks associated with it. The speaker presents a sample of tap water taken on August 21st, highlighting its color and discussing a process they have developed to remove contaminants such as microplastics, forever chemicals, and fluorides from tap water. The speaker emphasizes the importance of removing these harmful substances to ensure clean and safe drinking water. #microplastics #plasticpollution #plasticfree #plastic #zerowaste #ocean #microplastic #zerowasteliving #pollution #plasticfreeoceans #sustainability #ecofriendly #singleuseplastic #savetheocean #environment #savetheplanet #beachcleanup #saveourseas #plasticwaste #breakfreefromplastic #bansingleuseplastic #cleanoceans #climatechange

How do waste tyres impact the environment and public health?

#ImpactAttributes 5/18: #RapidlyDegradable #ConstructionMaterials that break down quicker offer better #performance on all metrics - #environmental, #social, #health, and #monetary. But #biodegradation should not lead to creating #toxic residues. Firstplanit's cut-off criteria for considering a product #RapidlyDegradable stipulates that 75% of it must #biodegrade within 40 years. #SustainableConstruction #SustainableDevelopmentGoals #sustainability #construction #climatecrisis #UK #GreenBuilding #GreenConstruction #eshm

Reducing costs and carbon footprint for preoperative oral paracetamol: implementation of a standardised pathway. New correspondence by Yeo et al #environment #sustainability https://lnkd.in/eupCH9YD

Check out our new article proposing the Triple Exposure Nexus approach to comprehensively map existing knowledge gaps on the interconnected health effects of microplastic particles, plastic-associated chemicals, and environmental pollutants. The article is published in Environment International. Check it out at: https://lnkd.in/dMkXuvwK #microplastics #particles #additives #pollutants #health

The #European #Council of Member States and the European Parliament have reached an agreement to revise #guidelines for the treatment of #urban #wastewater, in German the short version is “KARL”. The primary #goal is to better #protect #human #health and the #environment from harmful #water discharges. Key points of the agreement include: Expanded Scope: The revised directive will cover smaller communities (from 1,000 inhabitants) in addition to larger ones. #Nutrient and #Micro-Pollutant Removal: More nutrients and micro-pollutants from wastewater, especially those from toxic #pharmaceuticals and #cosmetics, will be removed. Systematic Monitoring: #Microplastics in wastewater treatment plants will be systematically monitored. Polluter Pays Principle: The most environmentally damaging industries (e.g., pharmaceutical and cosmetic manufacturers) will cover at least 80% of costs for removing micro-pollutants. Health Parameters Monitoring: Regular monitoring of health-related parameters in #municipal #wastewater, including antimicrobial #resistance and potential SARS-#COVID pathogens during pandemics. #Climate #Resilience: Preparing for intense rainfall events due to changing climate conditions. These changes aim to revolutionize the sector and make it more resilient in the coming decades. Additionally, the directive ensures access to sanitation for vulnerable and marginalized populations in the EU. ABEREUS - A Better Resource Use #StoryTuesday

🌊 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐎𝐂𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬? 🌊 Did you know that some of the most prevalent volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in European rivers come from our everyday activities and industrial processes? From urban wastewater to industrial runoff, these compounds can significantly impact water quality, ecosystems, and even public health. Here are three VOCs frequently detected in European rivers: 🔹 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐞 (Chloroform): This compound can originate from industrial discharges and is also a byproduct of chlorine-based water treatment processes. 🔹 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐞: Commonly found in fuels and industrial applications, benzene often enters rivers through industrial runoff, vehicle exhaust, and accidental spills. 🔹 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐞: Widely used in paints and solvents, toluene makes its way into water systems via wastewater and can have significant environmental effects. The presence of these VOCs highlights the urgent need for sustainable industrial practices and robust water quality monitoring solutions such as Multisensor Systems MS1200 (https://lnkd.in/g5Y-Q2h) Cleaner rivers mean healthier ecosystems and communities – a goal we can all stand behind! 🌍💧 What solutions do you think are essential for reducing VOC pollution in our water systems? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #WaterQuality #EnvironmentalProtection #SustainablePractices #CleanWater #VOC #EuropeanRivers #Sustainability #WaterMonitoring