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EPA to Report Animal Use in Chemical Safety Tests in 2022
The EPA will report how many laboratory animals it uses in chemical safety tests, or requires chemical and pesticide manufacturers to use, starting next year. The Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement was part of its first update to its plan to reduce the use of animals in chemical testing through 2024. Chemical and pesticide manufacturers increasingly […]
Read moreEurope’s chemicals industry assessed possible threats from EU plans
Industry leaders made an urgent call to the European Commission to work together to develop an EU Chemical Industry Transition Pathway to sustain the massive investments required to meet the objectives of the EU Green Deal. This call follows the release by European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) of the first in a series of studies, […]
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Aventine accredited as Proficiency Testing Provider
On November 16, 2021, Aventine received an Accreditation Certificate №ACC.PTP.00588 confirming that it’s accredited as Proficiency Testing Provider in accordance with the GOST ISO/IEC 17043-2013. You can check it in the Register of the Accreditation Body – the Association of Analytical Centers “Analitica” here. The Association of Analytical Centers “Analitica” was founded in 1991 and […]
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Researchers create sustainable, biodegradable, vegan glitter in the hope of reducing plastic pollution
Around 5,500 tonnes of microplastics are produced in Europe every year, but scientists believe they have found a way to mass produce a sustainable alternative. Christmas is fast approaching and glitter is often used to bring an extra sparkle to your home around the festive period. It is also messy, unsustainable and contributes to plastic […]
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NOVA Chemicals Collaborates with Circulus to Meet Increased Demand for Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic
NOVA Chemicals Corporation (“NOVA Chemicals”) today announced a long-term agreement with Circulus Holdings PBLLC (“Circulus”) to supply NOVA Chemicals with recycled polyethylene (rPE) produced by Circulus. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, develops and manufactures chemicals and plastic resins. The agreement broadens NOVA Chemicals’ sources of post-consumer resin (PCR), expands the company’s PCR portfolio, […]
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Your fast-food wrappers contain toxic chemicals. Why is that allowed?
It’s no surprise that fast food is generally bad for your health. But now there’s a new reason to worry: according to a new study out of George Washington University, fast-food containers (such as wrappers used for burgers and burritos) contain toxic chemicals known to interfere with our reproductive systems and contribute to attention and […]
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Third of world’s countries have no air quality standards
Approximately 92 percent of the world’s population lives in areas where air pollution levels does not meet World Health Organization standards. Seven million people die each year from the effects of air pollution. At the same time, a third of the world’s countries do not have any regulations that determine air quality standards. These are […]
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Food waste is worse for the environment than plastic
Zero Waste Scotland research revealed that the vast majority of Edinburgh locals are unaware that food waste can be an even bigger contributor to climate change than plastic waste. The body found that sending just a single kilogram of food waste to landfill produces the same carbon emissions as landfilling a 25,000 500ml plastic bottles. […]
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