The EPA has established water advisories for the combined concentration of PFOS and PFOA to be .07 micrograms per liter. According to test results in an independent, accredited lab in the U.S., LifeStraw Home exceeds the NSF International P473 standard for reducing PFOA and PFOS. Lab results...
Water ContaminationKey Takeaways Water system operators need to understand evolving initiatives and enforcement risks related to PFAS. Some steps the US Environmental Protection Agency might take to remediate PFAS contamination could have wide-ranging consequences for public water delivery and treatment ...
In cold and dry weather, a super breathable shell can actually lead to visible clouds of water vapor exiting the wearer’s body, which leads to heat loss. It’s not uncommon for owners of eVent™ jackets, for instance, to need more insulation under their shells to stay warm....
If you have a well, you are responsible for getting it tested yourself—and also getting it treated if the test finds contaminants. Your local and state officials should be able to provide guidance for these steps. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below If you use the public water supply, ...
How To Cut Forever Chemicals In Food September 19, 2024 A set of man-made chemicals, some of which are linked to health risks, are pervasive across the globe. But taking these four simple steps can help reduce the presence of PFAS, sometimes called forever chemicals, in your diet. ...
Microplastics are in the food we eat, even raw fruits and vegetables, and have been found in both tap and bottled water. California recently became the first government entity in the world to test its drinking water for microplastics, while tests on more than 250 bottles of water purchased ...
which can make consumer products more durable. Ample research has linked PFAS to some cancers, infertility and other diseases.Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration said it found 31 different PFAS, in 570 cosmetic products, over the 12 months ending in March 2023. That begs the ...
Poster courtesy of DENIOS. Click to enlarge. DENIOS-US manufactures a full line of products for the safe storage, charging, and testing of lithium-ion batteries. With 90 minutes of fire protection from both sides, they protect both employees and the plant from fire hazards associated with damag...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a family of chemicals whose chemistry was discovered in the late 1930s. These compounds have a variety of characteristics such as the ability to repel grease, water, and oil as well as thermal and chemical stability. Because of these characteristic...
Along with greens and browns, Lopez says compost also needs oxygen and water to keep the organisms that break down your food alive and well. “Once you understand these elements, you will simply collect your greens, add them to your compost system and layer browns over the greens each ...