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OECD Releases Guidance on Selecting Safer Chemical Alternatives
The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published guidance on substituting harmful chemicals with alternatives. The guidance aims to advance broader agreement on an approach and criteria for selecting such alternatives, including the minimum requirements for determining which option is safest. The publication titled, ‘Guidance on Key Considerations for the Identification and Selection […]
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Denmark wants to remove toxic chemicals from everyday products
Every day, we come into contact with countless chemicals. Without even realising it, we expose ourselves to substances that are harmful, toxic, and dangerous. That is, the majority of us are completely unaware of the chemicals that exist in the food and hygiene products that we use on a daily basis. Similarly, parents do not […]
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U.S. chemical importers see carriers reluctant to carry hazmat cargoes
During a recent meeting with chemical distributors, Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel heard concerns about systemic reductions for hazardous materials transportation via ocean. The distributors source chemical products from manufacturers overseas and sell them to U.S. customers in industries that use these chemicals to produce a wide range of goods critical to the economy […]
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New joint training course of MIREA – Russian Technological University and GIZ GmbH launched
On 6th of September a new training course launched, called “Modern industrial enterprise management systems and best available techniques”. The course is conducted by MIREA – Russian Technological University in cooperation with GIZ GmbH (German Corporation for International Cooperation). The course is designed to inform about the principles of integrating requirements of best available techniques […]
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Blue Hydrogen Isn’t The Climate Enemy, It’s Part Of The Solution
Recent negative media coverage of blue hydrogen has left many people questioning its role in our future energy system. But much of the commentary is based on analysis that doesn’t tell the full picture. Recent reports and government decisions show that blue hydrogen has a vital role to play, especially in achieving the rapid transition […]
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Expected investments growth in Uzbekistan related to possible EAEU expansion
The new report of the Eurasian Development Bank (EADB) released on 1st of July, informs about the possible investment growth in Uzbekistan, which is expected in case the country joins the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The analysts have also assessed the potential GDP growth in these conditions. Uzbekistan is highly attractive from the viewpoint of […]
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First Russian DNA printer is in development
Tomsk State University (TSU) has initiated the creation of a consortium, which began the development of a printer for printing short DNA sections. The creation of such a device in Russia can lead to revolutionary changes in medicine, pharmaceuticals, chemical industry and agricultural sector. Bioprinting of genes is one of the newest scientific directions, its […]
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Metallurgy enters the micro level
Experts from the high-tech technopark of the Sverdlovsk region of Russia supported the project for the production of copper eco-powder. The new Ural technology has already been called innovative and environmentally friendly. The authors of the new technology have experimented for several years in the field of production and use of copper flake powders. NPO […]
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