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Hazardous chemicals and compounds are used to build and maintain sailboats. Learn how you can use non-toxic alternatives to reduce your exposure to toxic substances and risks to your health and the health of the environment.
Existing solar cells are normally only used on flat, static surfaces to avoid them cracking, but now there is a flexible alternative with the same
Chemicals yield profit of about $4bn a year for the world’s biggest PFAS manufacturers, Belgium-based NGO found The societal cost of using toxic PFAS or
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The British performance clothing brand Henri-Lloyd today launches a new initiative for pre-loved garments. Henri-Lloyd has teamed up with clothing re-sellers, Worn By Us, to
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A study found PFAS substances in clothing, pillow protectors, bedding and furniture, some labeled ‘environmentally friendly’ Nearly 60% of children’s textiles labeled “waterproof”, “stain-resistant”, or
Nature, Published online: 06 May 2022; doi:10.1038/d41586-022-01271-4Oxybenzone — a chemical linked to coral bleaching — transforms from a UV-blocking agent into one that damages cells
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Anhydrous products are good for the planet and consumers – but will mainstream brands buy into the concept? The climate crisis is driving a new
Visit a boatyard in the Spring and you’ll be greeted by the unpleasant smell of solvents. Known as VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), solvents are essential
Chemicals used in everyday products have been associated with ‘a range of serious health problems’ including cancer and birth defects A new analysis of popular
Companies may have to change how they advertise or face court if in breach of consumer protection law Fashion brands that make misleading claims about
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