A new study has evaluated disinfection by-products (DBPs) formed during the treatment of ballast water. As some of the DBPs produced are hazardous, the study concludes that more information is needed to ensure DBPs from treatment methods do not harm human health or aquatic environments.

Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and its derivatives — linked to health problems in animals — have been found in levels exceeding EU thresholds in some outdoor textiles, leather goods and ski waxes, according to a recent analysis of everyday consumer items. Better quality control in the processing and manufacture of goods coated with the substances is among the recommendations made by researchers to reduce human exposure to these toxic chemicals.

Researchers have presented a comprehensive new classification manual of asbestos-containing products (ACP), materials (ACM) and waste (ACW) in a recent study. They also mapped suitable landfill sites for the proper disposal of ACW in Italy and developed guidance on assigning ACW to correct European Waste Catalogue (EWC) codes. The research will help operators engaged in asbestos waste disposal across Europe and should contribute to aims for the total removal of asbestos from the EU.

Personal care products (PCPs) are a diverse group of products, including toothpaste, shampoo, make-up and soaps. The number and use of these products has increased over recent decades, generating concern about their impact on the environment. This literature review analysed over 5 000 reports of environmental detection of 95 different chemicals from PCPs. The analysis reveals toxic levels of PCP chemicals in raw and treated wastewater, and in surface water. The researchers recommend treatment methods focusing on antimicrobials, UV filters and fragrance molecules.

A new study has analysed the environmental impact of 15 products containing nanosilver, highlighting the contribution of this novel material to the items’ overall environmental burden. The findings show that nanosilver impacts, such as fossil fuel depletion and human-health impacts, are relative to content, and can be marginal when considered in the context of the product’s other materials. Based on their results, the researchers recommend considering the overall impacts and benefits of nano-enabled products in evaluation and environmental guidance on their development.

The presence of disinfection by-products (DBPs) in drinking water is an emerging health concern. DBPs come in many classes and are chemically diverse, making them challenging to monitor. Swedish researchers have evaluated a new method for the simultaneous determination of a broader range of DBPs than typically possible using other available techniques. The method uses gas chromatography (a laboratory technique that separates and analyses vaporisable compounds in a mixture), together with a halogen-specific detector (XSD). Having been tested in real water samples from two municipal waterworks in Sweden, the method has been optimised for the simultaneous determination of a wide range of neutral DBPs.

Throughout history people have turned to nature for relief from illnesses and this remains true today. With new technologies, researchers have an even greater ability to identify natural products that may lead to treatment or prevention of a wide range of health problems.

Biodegradable waste, or bio-waste, from urban areas is being used to produce a bio-based material to replace plastic — this is relevant to the sustainable development of a circular economy (CE), which requires the innovative use of waste materials. Understanding public attitudes to such materials, and the drivers influencing their uptake, is key to their viability. This study explores how consumers respond to products made from regenerated bio-waste.

Coffee, olive oil and fish are just some of the adulterated and intentionally mislabeled foods regularly passed off as something they’re not.

Two major home improvement retailers in the U.K. pledge to pull gardening products containing bee-harming insecticides from their shelves.

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Moisture-resistant building products are the first line of defense against rotting and mold, problems that can devalue our homes and cause serious health issues

VOC emissions from shampoo, cleaners and paint impact air quality as much as vehicle emissions, according to a new study from NOAA.

Biodegradable products may not be as good for the environment as advertised. New research from North Carolina State University shows that biodegradable material

It's not what you buy that makes you green, but what you don't.

University of Minnesota researchers claim to have created a 'perfect' soap molecule that's better for the environment.

The BuildingGreen Top 10 Green Building Products were announced at Greenbuild 2011.

From the venerable, eco-conscious publisher comes a new place to find great gifts, fairly made jewelry and sustainable fashion.

How many answers are there to the question, “Is your product GMO-free?” More than you’d think.

Home furnishings retailer IKEA uses about 1 percent of the world's commercial wood supply to make its products.

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Buy well by buying once: You'll save money, time and our planet's dwindling resources.

Is drinking a high-fructose corn syrup sweetened soft drink a great way to get extra antioxidants in your diet? The FDA thinks not.

Researchers found that three out of four everyday plastic items contain toxins.

Some over-the-counter acne treatments can trigger serious and potentially life-threatening allergic reactions in rare cases

The natural and organic food company recalled products with spinach after one of its suppliers found it may be tainted with Listeria monocytogenes.

The Personal Care Product Safety Act would give the FDA more regulatory muscle to ensure that the ingredients used in these products are safe.

The FDA has announced that it's cracking down on homeopathic products, especially ones for children and infants.

Why do many of us choose to buy brand name products when the store brand is nearly identical?

Thousands of consumer products made from recycled materials confirmed radioactive.

Innovators like Sea2See and Adidas are taking marine trash and turning it into treasure.

FDA issues rare warning after 21,000 people suffer an adverse reaction to Wen hair care product.

The Beauty and Personal Care Products Sustainability Summit gathered industry leaders to collaborate for the benefit of all

Products containing antimicrobials are almost always more hazardous than their traditional counterparts and tend to be loosely regulated.

Some chemicals in nail polish and polish remover are known to cause cancer, and others lead to birth defects.

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The practice was standard until public backlash forced them to change course.

Today, eco-friendly products across all sectors have evolved.

The best way to fight food waste? Eat it, of course...

Could using more trees be part of the solution to climate change? Here’s what the United Nations and an increasing number of scientists are saying.

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If you know secrets about the software you use, then you need to make software tutorials detailing what you do and how you do it. You can then sell these tutorials for a small fee, aiming to get many hundreds of buyers looking to make their time more productive.

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Is your Hoodia brand legally sourced in South Africa? Find out how you can tell and why it is important.

When you think of golf training products do you think of training aids? Or do you think of products that work directly on some facet of your game... be it mental, physical or mechanical?

Learn about natural skin care products including how to select them and how to use them.

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