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Comment: Agriculture and pharma key to solving micropollutants problem

Envirotec Magazine

This approach includes exploring biodegradable pharmaceuticals and designing manufacturing processes that minimise waste and pollutant release. Some use technologies like ozone oxidation, and membrane filtration.

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A few thoughts on tackling microplastic pollution

Envirotec Magazine

As part of a team in the UNEP, I am reviewing how changes in the ozone layer can affect the degradation of plastic to microplastics and beyond. There is a huge amount of plastic in our oceans that will eventually degrade to plastic particles. Plastic item disintegrating on a beach.

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An enduring threat to water?

Envirotec Magazine

As PFAS show no sign of biodegradation at all, they have been described as “forever chemicals”, enduring permanently in the environment1. An alternative approach requires an ozone generator to add the chemical oxidant, ozone, in a process termed ozofractionation29, 30. Some of these are listed in the image caption, opposite.

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How To Create A Sustainability Plan: Executive Guide To Becoming A Sustainable Business – Step 4

Green Business Bureau

Reduce packaging that is non-biodegradable. Make products that are recyclable, renewable and/or biodegradable, and do not contain toxic or ozone-depleting substances. Choose products made from recyclable and biodegradable materials and avoid those containing toxic or ozone-depleting substances.

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Sustainable Event Planning: Getting Started Guide for Small Businesses

Green Business Bureau

Tip #7: Switch to non-toxic biodegradable detergents and cleaning supplies. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can be found in some products, which damage the ozone layer when released into the environment. Some of these chemicals can then persist in nature, entering food chains, and ultimately harming human health.

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Tires are saving us — and killing us, too

The Verge: Energy

When 6PPD reacts with ozone, it becomes 6PPD-quinone. Goodyear gave us a more radical vision of a more distant future tire with 2020’s ReCharge concept , which proposed that a biodegradable tread could be recharged simply by inserting refillable capsules with seasonal compounds. As a concept, it’s pretty far out there.

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How To Create A Sustainability Plan: Executive Guide To Becoming A Sustainable Business – Step 5

Green Business Bureau

Reduce packaging that is non-biodegradable. Make products that are recyclable, renewable and/or biodegradable, and do not contain toxic or ozone-depleting substances. Choose products made from recyclable and biodegradable materials and avoid those containing toxic or ozone-depleting substances.