EPA orders Inhance to stop its HDPE barrier coatings, citing PFAS concerns
by Plastics News | December 4, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered packaging barrier maker Inhance Technologies LLC to stop using its fluorination coating process on plastic containers, saying that it produces three “highly toxic” PFAS chemicals that… Read the PEER Story… ...
PEER and CEH Applaud EPA’s Decision to Protect People from PFAS that Leach from Plastic Containers
EPA Orders Inhance Technologies to Stop Exposing Millions of Americans to Dangerous PFAS in Fluorinated Plastic Containers ...
Pilots flying tourists over national parks face new rules. None are stricter than at Mount Rushmore
by Associated Press |
Fewer planes and helicopters will be flying tourists over Mount Rushmore and other national monuments and parks as new regulations take effect that are intended to protect the serenity of some of the most beloved natural areas in the United States. “Mostly, the plans have been pretty ...
Environmental group says artificial turf popular in Arizona contains harmful chemicals
by Arizona's Family | December 1, 2023
You can find it nearly everywhere in the Valley: sports fields, parks and in the yards of homes. Artificial turf is popular in drought-stricken Arizona as a way to conserve water. But some environmentalists say it isn’t the “green” alternative it is made out to be. “You are ...
Artificial turf popular in drought-stricken Arizona but environmentalists warn of hidden dangers
by MEAWW |
Artificial turf has become a ubiquitous sight across Arizona, adorning sports fields, public parks, and residential landscapes. While many hail artificial turf as a practical means of reducing water usage, critics like Kyla Bennett from Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility ...