natural solutions
08/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
More natural pollution solutions: Enzymes from horse radish found to effectively remove phenols from polluted waters
Scientists continue to search for more natural solutions to address water pollution. A group of scientists aimed to find an eco-friendly, economical, and effective biological way of removing phenolic compounds in water polluted by industrial wastes. In their study, which was published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, the researchers […]
01/30/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Natural pollution solutions: Moss can be used to decontaminate soil and water polluted with heavy metals like lead
The horrible situation that unfolded in Flint, Michigan, reminded many people just how serious a problem lead contamination in water can be. Not only is the presence of lead in water problematic on its own, but the current solutions for removing it and other heavy metals leave a lot to be desired. Getting lead out […]
09/21/2017
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By Tim Wesley
Future plastics could be made out of sugar and carbon dioxide, making them harmless to the environment
The future looks brighter as researchers have discovered a way to create plastic that’s not harmful to nature. Scientists from the Centre of Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath has successfully created a plastic material that doesn’t use highly toxic substances that could pose problems not only to the environment but also […]
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