#chemicals — Public Fediverse posts
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The Guardian: ‘Tidal wave’ of Pfas being launched to satisfy AI industry, campaigners warn. “Pfas companies are launching a ‘tidal wave’ of forever chemicals production to meet demand from the AI industry, a campaign organisation has warned. Despite alarm over the chemicals, which have been linked to cancer, a survey of the 10 biggest manufacturers found most had plans to increase production.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/09/15/the-guardian-tidal-wave-of-pfas-being-launched-to-satisfy-ai-industry-campaigners-warn/ -
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/14/pfas-firms-tidal-wave-forever-chemicals-ai-industry-demand-datacentres. "#PFAS #companies are launching a 'tidal wave' of #forever #chemicals #production to meet #demand from the #AI #industry, a #campaign #organisation has warned... [ChemSec]... found nearly all of the 10 biggest #manufacturers of PFAS had plans to increase production, at sites in #Europe, #Asia & #NorthAmerica." Yet ANOTHER reason to oppose AI & #Datacentres, @ZackPolanski!
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/14/pfas-firms-tidal-wave-forever-chemicals-ai-industry-demand-datacentres. "#PFAS #companies are launching a 'tidal wave' of #forever #chemicals #production to meet #demand from the #AI #industry, a #campaign #organisation has warned... [ChemSec]... found nearly all of the 10 biggest #manufacturers of PFAS had plans to increase production, at sites in #Europe, #Asia & #NorthAmerica." Yet ANOTHER reason to oppose AI & #Datacentres, @ZackPolanski!
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/14/pfas-firms-tidal-wave-forever-chemicals-ai-industry-demand-datacentres. "#PFAS #companies are launching a 'tidal wave' of #forever #chemicals #production to meet #demand from the #AI #industry, a #campaign #organisation has warned... [ChemSec]... found nearly all of the 10 biggest #manufacturers of PFAS had plans to increase production, at sites in #Europe, #Asia & #NorthAmerica." Yet ANOTHER reason to oppose AI & #Datacentres, @ZackPolanski!
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/14/pfas-firms-tidal-wave-forever-chemicals-ai-industry-demand-datacentres. "#PFAS #companies are launching a 'tidal wave' of #forever #chemicals #production to meet #demand from the #AI #industry, a #campaign #organisation has warned... [ChemSec]... found nearly all of the 10 biggest #manufacturers of PFAS had plans to increase production, at sites in #Europe, #Asia & #NorthAmerica." Yet ANOTHER reason to oppose AI & #Datacentres, @ZackPolanski!
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/sep/14/pfas-firms-tidal-wave-forever-chemicals-ai-industry-demand-datacentres. "#PFAS #companies are launching a 'tidal wave' of #forever #chemicals #production to meet #demand from the #AI #industry, a #campaign #organisation has warned... [ChemSec]... found nearly all of the 10 biggest #manufacturers of PFAS had plans to increase production, at sites in #Europe, #Asia & #NorthAmerica." Yet ANOTHER reason to oppose AI & #Datacentres, @ZackPolanski!
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EU Parliament ready to take tougher line on China, says lead MEP – POLITICO
The policy is widely unders…
#Europe #EU #EuropeanParliament #Asianeconomy #Chemicals #China #Companies #Competitiveness #Elections #electricvehicles #Exports #Farleft #Farright #FriedrichMerz #Germany #Imports #Industry #macron #MarošŠefčovič #MEPs #Negotiations #Parliament #PascalCanfin #Procurement #Publicprocurement #Rawmaterials #Rights #Spectrum #Supplychains #Trade #water
https://www.europesays.com/europe/137462/ -
Escaping the AI safety nightmare: What can governments do? – POLITICO
A case in point is that OpenAI agents hacked a German website b…
#Europe #EU #Auditing #Aviation #BernieSanders #Buildings #Chemicals #Companies #culture #Data #Development #environment #EuropeanUnion #fuels #Growth #Industry #Infrastructure #Medicaldevices #Regulation #Research #Resilience #Rights #safety #Security #Services #StuartRussell #Tanks #UnitedKingdom #UnitedStates #weapons
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#Maine - The Annual Obsolete #Pesticide Program - Deadline for registration is October 5, 2026
"Registration is now open for the 2026 Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program.
2026 Obsolete Pesticide CollectionThe Maine Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection offer Maine residents a free, safe, and environmentally responsible way to dispose of obsolete, unusable, or unwanted pesticides. Collected materials are transported to licensed out-of-state hazardous waste disposal facilities.
The program is open to Maine resident homeowners and family-owned farms.
The program does not accept commercial pesticide waste. Commercial applicators, businesses, and other commercial entities are responsible for disposing of pesticide waste through a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
What can be collected?
The program accepts obsolete or unwanted pesticides, including but not limited to:
#Herbicides
#Insecticides
#Rodenticides
#Fungicides
Disinfectants
Spray adjuvantsMaterials may be accepted whether they are unused, banned, no longer usable, frozen, caked, or otherwise unsuitable for use.
Collection Events
One-day collection events will be held in November 2026 at the following locations:
#PresqueIsleME
#BangorME
#AugustaME
#PortlandMEFor security reasons, event dates, times, and specific collection locations are provided only to registered participants. Pre-registration is required. Drop-in participants cannot be accepted.
Need to Dispose of Pesticides Sooner?If you need to dispose of pesticides before the annual collection program, contact your local Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) office for guidance. Many Maine municipalities also host #HouseholdHazardousWaste Collection events during the summer, where residents can safely dispose of pesticides and other household hazardous wastes. Contact your local town office for information about events in your area or see our Disposal Options page for additional guidance. The Board of Pesticides Control cannot provide emergency hazardous waste disposal. If you have an immediate disposal need, contact your local DEP office or a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
Registration Reminder
Pre-registration is required for all participants. Registrations must be submitted by the individual currently possessing the pesticides. Materials delivered on behalf of another person or business cannot be accepted. Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026.
FMI:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/public/obsolete_pesticide_collection.shtml#SolarPunkSunday
#MaineEvents #PesticideDisposal #Pesticides #Chemicals #FallCleanups #WasteDisposal -
#Maine - The Annual Obsolete #Pesticide Program - Deadline for registration is October 5, 2026
"Registration is now open for the 2026 Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program.
2026 Obsolete Pesticide CollectionThe Maine Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection offer Maine residents a free, safe, and environmentally responsible way to dispose of obsolete, unusable, or unwanted pesticides. Collected materials are transported to licensed out-of-state hazardous waste disposal facilities.
The program is open to Maine resident homeowners and family-owned farms.
The program does not accept commercial pesticide waste. Commercial applicators, businesses, and other commercial entities are responsible for disposing of pesticide waste through a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
What can be collected?
The program accepts obsolete or unwanted pesticides, including but not limited to:
#Herbicides
#Insecticides
#Rodenticides
#Fungicides
Disinfectants
Spray adjuvantsMaterials may be accepted whether they are unused, banned, no longer usable, frozen, caked, or otherwise unsuitable for use.
Collection Events
One-day collection events will be held in November 2026 at the following locations:
#PresqueIsleME
#BangorME
#AugustaME
#PortlandMEFor security reasons, event dates, times, and specific collection locations are provided only to registered participants. Pre-registration is required. Drop-in participants cannot be accepted.
Need to Dispose of Pesticides Sooner?If you need to dispose of pesticides before the annual collection program, contact your local Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) office for guidance. Many Maine municipalities also host #HouseholdHazardousWaste Collection events during the summer, where residents can safely dispose of pesticides and other household hazardous wastes. Contact your local town office for information about events in your area or see our Disposal Options page for additional guidance. The Board of Pesticides Control cannot provide emergency hazardous waste disposal. If you have an immediate disposal need, contact your local DEP office or a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
Registration Reminder
Pre-registration is required for all participants. Registrations must be submitted by the individual currently possessing the pesticides. Materials delivered on behalf of another person or business cannot be accepted. Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026.
FMI:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/public/obsolete_pesticide_collection.shtml#SolarPunkSunday
#MaineEvents #PesticideDisposal #Pesticides #Chemicals #FallCleanups #WasteDisposal -
#Maine - The Annual Obsolete #Pesticide Program - Deadline for registration is October 5, 2026
"Registration is now open for the 2026 Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program.
2026 Obsolete Pesticide CollectionThe Maine Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection offer Maine residents a free, safe, and environmentally responsible way to dispose of obsolete, unusable, or unwanted pesticides. Collected materials are transported to licensed out-of-state hazardous waste disposal facilities.
The program is open to Maine resident homeowners and family-owned farms.
The program does not accept commercial pesticide waste. Commercial applicators, businesses, and other commercial entities are responsible for disposing of pesticide waste through a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
What can be collected?
The program accepts obsolete or unwanted pesticides, including but not limited to:
#Herbicides
#Insecticides
#Rodenticides
#Fungicides
Disinfectants
Spray adjuvantsMaterials may be accepted whether they are unused, banned, no longer usable, frozen, caked, or otherwise unsuitable for use.
Collection Events
One-day collection events will be held in November 2026 at the following locations:
#PresqueIsleME
#BangorME
#AugustaME
#PortlandMEFor security reasons, event dates, times, and specific collection locations are provided only to registered participants. Pre-registration is required. Drop-in participants cannot be accepted.
Need to Dispose of Pesticides Sooner?If you need to dispose of pesticides before the annual collection program, contact your local Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) office for guidance. Many Maine municipalities also host #HouseholdHazardousWaste Collection events during the summer, where residents can safely dispose of pesticides and other household hazardous wastes. Contact your local town office for information about events in your area or see our Disposal Options page for additional guidance. The Board of Pesticides Control cannot provide emergency hazardous waste disposal. If you have an immediate disposal need, contact your local DEP office or a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
Registration Reminder
Pre-registration is required for all participants. Registrations must be submitted by the individual currently possessing the pesticides. Materials delivered on behalf of another person or business cannot be accepted. Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026.
FMI:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/public/obsolete_pesticide_collection.shtml#SolarPunkSunday
#MaineEvents #PesticideDisposal #Pesticides #Chemicals #FallCleanups #WasteDisposal -
#Maine - The Annual Obsolete #Pesticide Program - Deadline for registration is October 5, 2026
"Registration is now open for the 2026 Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program.
2026 Obsolete Pesticide CollectionThe Maine Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection offer Maine residents a free, safe, and environmentally responsible way to dispose of obsolete, unusable, or unwanted pesticides. Collected materials are transported to licensed out-of-state hazardous waste disposal facilities.
The program is open to Maine resident homeowners and family-owned farms.
The program does not accept commercial pesticide waste. Commercial applicators, businesses, and other commercial entities are responsible for disposing of pesticide waste through a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
What can be collected?
The program accepts obsolete or unwanted pesticides, including but not limited to:
#Herbicides
#Insecticides
#Rodenticides
#Fungicides
Disinfectants
Spray adjuvantsMaterials may be accepted whether they are unused, banned, no longer usable, frozen, caked, or otherwise unsuitable for use.
Collection Events
One-day collection events will be held in November 2026 at the following locations:
#PresqueIsleME
#BangorME
#AugustaME
#PortlandMEFor security reasons, event dates, times, and specific collection locations are provided only to registered participants. Pre-registration is required. Drop-in participants cannot be accepted.
Need to Dispose of Pesticides Sooner?If you need to dispose of pesticides before the annual collection program, contact your local Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) office for guidance. Many Maine municipalities also host #HouseholdHazardousWaste Collection events during the summer, where residents can safely dispose of pesticides and other household hazardous wastes. Contact your local town office for information about events in your area or see our Disposal Options page for additional guidance. The Board of Pesticides Control cannot provide emergency hazardous waste disposal. If you have an immediate disposal need, contact your local DEP office or a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
Registration Reminder
Pre-registration is required for all participants. Registrations must be submitted by the individual currently possessing the pesticides. Materials delivered on behalf of another person or business cannot be accepted. Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026.
FMI:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/public/obsolete_pesticide_collection.shtml#SolarPunkSunday
#MaineEvents #PesticideDisposal #Pesticides #Chemicals #FallCleanups #WasteDisposal -
#Maine - The Annual Obsolete #Pesticide Program - Deadline for registration is October 5, 2026
"Registration is now open for the 2026 Obsolete Pesticide Collection Program.
2026 Obsolete Pesticide CollectionThe Maine Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection offer Maine residents a free, safe, and environmentally responsible way to dispose of obsolete, unusable, or unwanted pesticides. Collected materials are transported to licensed out-of-state hazardous waste disposal facilities.
The program is open to Maine resident homeowners and family-owned farms.
The program does not accept commercial pesticide waste. Commercial applicators, businesses, and other commercial entities are responsible for disposing of pesticide waste through a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
What can be collected?
The program accepts obsolete or unwanted pesticides, including but not limited to:
#Herbicides
#Insecticides
#Rodenticides
#Fungicides
Disinfectants
Spray adjuvantsMaterials may be accepted whether they are unused, banned, no longer usable, frozen, caked, or otherwise unsuitable for use.
Collection Events
One-day collection events will be held in November 2026 at the following locations:
#PresqueIsleME
#BangorME
#AugustaME
#PortlandMEFor security reasons, event dates, times, and specific collection locations are provided only to registered participants. Pre-registration is required. Drop-in participants cannot be accepted.
Need to Dispose of Pesticides Sooner?If you need to dispose of pesticides before the annual collection program, contact your local Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) office for guidance. Many Maine municipalities also host #HouseholdHazardousWaste Collection events during the summer, where residents can safely dispose of pesticides and other household hazardous wastes. Contact your local town office for information about events in your area or see our Disposal Options page for additional guidance. The Board of Pesticides Control cannot provide emergency hazardous waste disposal. If you have an immediate disposal need, contact your local DEP office or a licensed hazardous waste contractor.
Registration Reminder
Pre-registration is required for all participants. Registrations must be submitted by the individual currently possessing the pesticides. Materials delivered on behalf of another person or business cannot be accepted. Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2026.
FMI:
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/php/pesticides/public/obsolete_pesticide_collection.shtml#SolarPunkSunday
#MaineEvents #PesticideDisposal #Pesticides #Chemicals #FallCleanups #WasteDisposal -
"Hazardous Waste collection is the FIRST Saturday of each month April thru November between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. If near a holiday, please check the holiday schedule to see if we are open. If we are closed on the weekend that would be hazardous waste day it will normally be skipped entirely for that month.
You may want to visit www. PaintCare. org for paint disposal options in your area.
#RiversideRecycling accepts #HouseholdHazardousWaste ( #HHW ) on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. This program is open to all Maine residents disposing of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from their residence. Portland E-Card holders may dispose of up to 10 gallons of HHW annually with a maximum of TWO visits at no charge (i.e. two visits of 5 gallons each visit, or one visit with 10 gallons will use up the HHW portion of your E-Card for the year). Acceptable paint, stain and varnish can be disposed of at no charge as part of the PaintCare .org program and does not go against the HHW portion of your Ecard. Residential customers without an Ecard will be charged $6.50 per gallon for liquid wastes or $3.50 per pound for solid wastes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept #HazardousWaste from businesses or municipalities..
How will the drop off program work?
- Prepare your household hazardous waste for drop off. When preparing hazardous items for disposal at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, be sure that liquids are in sturdy leak-proof containers with caps or lids. Use the original container whenever possible. Secure breakable or loose items inside boxes or bags. Do not mix items together. Be careful that no items spill or break when they are in your vehicle.
- Bring your items to Riverside Recycling, 910 Riverside St. on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. When you arrive at the facility, stop at the attendant’s booth and speak with the attendant. ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE MUST BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE RECYCLING ANY OTHER ITEMS.
- Follow any directions you receive at the attendant’s booth and proceed into the facility. When you pull up at the HHW facility, stay in your vehicle. The HHW staff will handle removing your items for you."FMI:
https://riversiderecycles.com/hazardous-waste/#SolarPunkSunday #HouseholdWaste #OilBasedPaint #Solvents #Chemicals
#AutomotiveFluids #FallCleanups
#WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals -
"Hazardous Waste collection is the FIRST Saturday of each month April thru November between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. If near a holiday, please check the holiday schedule to see if we are open. If we are closed on the weekend that would be hazardous waste day it will normally be skipped entirely for that month.
You may want to visit www. PaintCare. org for paint disposal options in your area.
#RiversideRecycling accepts #HouseholdHazardousWaste ( #HHW ) on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. This program is open to all Maine residents disposing of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from their residence. Portland E-Card holders may dispose of up to 10 gallons of HHW annually with a maximum of TWO visits at no charge (i.e. two visits of 5 gallons each visit, or one visit with 10 gallons will use up the HHW portion of your E-Card for the year). Acceptable paint, stain and varnish can be disposed of at no charge as part of the PaintCare .org program and does not go against the HHW portion of your Ecard. Residential customers without an Ecard will be charged $6.50 per gallon for liquid wastes or $3.50 per pound for solid wastes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept #HazardousWaste from businesses or municipalities..
How will the drop off program work?
- Prepare your household hazardous waste for drop off. When preparing hazardous items for disposal at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, be sure that liquids are in sturdy leak-proof containers with caps or lids. Use the original container whenever possible. Secure breakable or loose items inside boxes or bags. Do not mix items together. Be careful that no items spill or break when they are in your vehicle.
- Bring your items to Riverside Recycling, 910 Riverside St. on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. When you arrive at the facility, stop at the attendant’s booth and speak with the attendant. ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE MUST BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE RECYCLING ANY OTHER ITEMS.
- Follow any directions you receive at the attendant’s booth and proceed into the facility. When you pull up at the HHW facility, stay in your vehicle. The HHW staff will handle removing your items for you."FMI:
https://riversiderecycles.com/hazardous-waste/#SolarPunkSunday #HouseholdWaste #OilBasedPaint #Solvents #Chemicals
#AutomotiveFluids #FallCleanups
#WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals -
"Hazardous Waste collection is the FIRST Saturday of each month April thru November between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. If near a holiday, please check the holiday schedule to see if we are open. If we are closed on the weekend that would be hazardous waste day it will normally be skipped entirely for that month.
You may want to visit www. PaintCare. org for paint disposal options in your area.
#RiversideRecycling accepts #HouseholdHazardousWaste ( #HHW ) on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. This program is open to all Maine residents disposing of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from their residence. Portland E-Card holders may dispose of up to 10 gallons of HHW annually with a maximum of TWO visits at no charge (i.e. two visits of 5 gallons each visit, or one visit with 10 gallons will use up the HHW portion of your E-Card for the year). Acceptable paint, stain and varnish can be disposed of at no charge as part of the PaintCare .org program and does not go against the HHW portion of your Ecard. Residential customers without an Ecard will be charged $6.50 per gallon for liquid wastes or $3.50 per pound for solid wastes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept #HazardousWaste from businesses or municipalities..
How will the drop off program work?
- Prepare your household hazardous waste for drop off. When preparing hazardous items for disposal at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, be sure that liquids are in sturdy leak-proof containers with caps or lids. Use the original container whenever possible. Secure breakable or loose items inside boxes or bags. Do not mix items together. Be careful that no items spill or break when they are in your vehicle.
- Bring your items to Riverside Recycling, 910 Riverside St. on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. When you arrive at the facility, stop at the attendant’s booth and speak with the attendant. ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE MUST BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE RECYCLING ANY OTHER ITEMS.
- Follow any directions you receive at the attendant’s booth and proceed into the facility. When you pull up at the HHW facility, stay in your vehicle. The HHW staff will handle removing your items for you."FMI:
https://riversiderecycles.com/hazardous-waste/#SolarPunkSunday #HouseholdWaste #OilBasedPaint #Solvents #Chemicals
#AutomotiveFluids #FallCleanups
#WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals -
"Hazardous Waste collection is the FIRST Saturday of each month April thru November between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. If near a holiday, please check the holiday schedule to see if we are open. If we are closed on the weekend that would be hazardous waste day it will normally be skipped entirely for that month.
You may want to visit www. PaintCare. org for paint disposal options in your area.
#RiversideRecycling accepts #HouseholdHazardousWaste ( #HHW ) on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. This program is open to all Maine residents disposing of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from their residence. Portland E-Card holders may dispose of up to 10 gallons of HHW annually with a maximum of TWO visits at no charge (i.e. two visits of 5 gallons each visit, or one visit with 10 gallons will use up the HHW portion of your E-Card for the year). Acceptable paint, stain and varnish can be disposed of at no charge as part of the PaintCare .org program and does not go against the HHW portion of your Ecard. Residential customers without an Ecard will be charged $6.50 per gallon for liquid wastes or $3.50 per pound for solid wastes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept #HazardousWaste from businesses or municipalities..
How will the drop off program work?
- Prepare your household hazardous waste for drop off. When preparing hazardous items for disposal at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, be sure that liquids are in sturdy leak-proof containers with caps or lids. Use the original container whenever possible. Secure breakable or loose items inside boxes or bags. Do not mix items together. Be careful that no items spill or break when they are in your vehicle.
- Bring your items to Riverside Recycling, 910 Riverside St. on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. When you arrive at the facility, stop at the attendant’s booth and speak with the attendant. ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE MUST BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE RECYCLING ANY OTHER ITEMS.
- Follow any directions you receive at the attendant’s booth and proceed into the facility. When you pull up at the HHW facility, stay in your vehicle. The HHW staff will handle removing your items for you."FMI:
https://riversiderecycles.com/hazardous-waste/#SolarPunkSunday #HouseholdWaste #OilBasedPaint #Solvents #Chemicals
#AutomotiveFluids #FallCleanups
#WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals -
"Hazardous Waste collection is the FIRST Saturday of each month April thru November between 7:30 AM and 1:00 PM. If near a holiday, please check the holiday schedule to see if we are open. If we are closed on the weekend that would be hazardous waste day it will normally be skipped entirely for that month.
You may want to visit www. PaintCare. org for paint disposal options in your area.
#RiversideRecycling accepts #HouseholdHazardousWaste ( #HHW ) on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. This program is open to all Maine residents disposing of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) from their residence. Portland E-Card holders may dispose of up to 10 gallons of HHW annually with a maximum of TWO visits at no charge (i.e. two visits of 5 gallons each visit, or one visit with 10 gallons will use up the HHW portion of your E-Card for the year). Acceptable paint, stain and varnish can be disposed of at no charge as part of the PaintCare .org program and does not go against the HHW portion of your Ecard. Residential customers without an Ecard will be charged $6.50 per gallon for liquid wastes or $3.50 per pound for solid wastes. Unfortunately, we cannot accept #HazardousWaste from businesses or municipalities..
How will the drop off program work?
- Prepare your household hazardous waste for drop off. When preparing hazardous items for disposal at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, be sure that liquids are in sturdy leak-proof containers with caps or lids. Use the original container whenever possible. Secure breakable or loose items inside boxes or bags. Do not mix items together. Be careful that no items spill or break when they are in your vehicle.
- Bring your items to Riverside Recycling, 910 Riverside St. on the 1st Saturday of the month (April through November.) Collection occurs from 7:30AM to 1PM. When you arrive at the facility, stop at the attendant’s booth and speak with the attendant. ALL HAZARDOUS WASTE MUST BE DROPPED OFF BEFORE RECYCLING ANY OTHER ITEMS.
- Follow any directions you receive at the attendant’s booth and proceed into the facility. When you pull up at the HHW facility, stay in your vehicle. The HHW staff will handle removing your items for you."FMI:
https://riversiderecycles.com/hazardous-waste/#SolarPunkSunday #HouseholdWaste #OilBasedPaint #Solvents #Chemicals
#AutomotiveFluids #FallCleanups
#WasteDisposal #HouseholdChemicals -
#News: The #EU closes a major #palmoil loophole! 🛑🌴 New rules will expand #deforestation laws to cover more palm-derived #chemicals, stopping traders from laundering #dirtypalmoil into #Europe.🔥 #BoycottPalmOil #Boycott4Wildlife #EUDR @palmoildetect
https://www.euractiv.com/news/exclusive-eu-to-extend-deforestation-law-to-palm-derived-chemicals/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer -
House GOP Bill Would Roll Back Key Protections in US Chemical Safety Law
“This bill is a chemical lobby wish list,” said one critic. -
The “chemization” of aquatic habitats
“Mapping chemical footprints of organic micropollutants in European streams. There is increasing awareness that chemical pollution of freshwater systems with complex mixtures of chemicals from domestic sources, agriculture and industry may cause a substantial chemical footprint on water organisms, pushing aquatic ecosystems outside the safe operating space.” >>
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S016041202300644XPolluter pays
Mandated advanced treatment of micropollutants in wastewater
"But the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, which are responsible for most of those contaminants, are now pushing back." >>
https://e360.yale.edu/features/europe-water-micropollutants
#water #pollution #AquaticEcosystems #AquaticOrganisms #micropollutants #runoff #regulation #delayism #chemicals #pharmaceuticals #cosmetics #agriculture #lobby #consumers #rivers #platypus #invertebrates #fish #wildlife #PlanetaryBoundaries -
#Formaldehyde And Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives
Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (#FRPs) are used in many #PersonalCare products, particularly in #shampoos and liquid #BabySoaps."These preservatives release small amounts of formaldehyde over time. Since low levels of formaldehyde can cause health concerns-at levels as low as 250 parts per million and even lower levels in sensitized individuals-the slow release of small amounts of formaldehyde are cause for concern. A 2015 study determined that longer storage time and higher temperature increase the amount of formaldehyde released from FRPs and could ultimately lead to more severe health concerns.
"#Quaternium15 is the most sensitizing of these FRPs and is found in #blush, #mascara, #lotion and #shampoo.
"#DMDMHydantoin is found in lotion, #sunscreen and make-up remover and is one of the least sensitizing of the FRPs.
"#ImidazolidinylUrea, #DiazolidinylUrea, and #polyoxymethylene urea, are found in shampoo, conditioner, blush, #EyeShadow, and lotion and are all known human #allergens. #Imidazolidinyl urea is one of the most common #antimicrobial agents used in personal care products and is often combined with #parabens to provide a broad spectrum preservative system. #Diazolidinyl urea releases the most formaldehyde of any FRP.
"Sodium #hydroxymethylglycinate is found in shampoo, moisturizer, conditioner, and lotion. Animal studies have shown that sodium hydroxymethylglycinate has the potential for sensitization and #dermatitis.
"#Bromopol is found in #Nail Polish, #makeup remover, #moisturizer and #BodyWash. Bromopol is considered safe in concentrations less than 0.1%, but cannot be found in formulations with the FRP amine. Mixing bromopol and amines produce #nitrosamines which have been found to penetrate the skin and cause #cancer.
"#Glyoxal is found in conditioner, lotion, nail polish and nail treatment. CIR Expert Panel has declared that glyoxal is a skin allergen.
Regulations
"Banned from use in #cosmetics and #toiletries in #Japan and #Sweden; in the #EU, restricted in personal care products, and labeling is required in products that do contain these chemicals; concentration restrictions in Canada. The EU allows the use of Quaternium-15 up to 0.2% as a preservative in cosmetic products.
How to Avoid?
Read labels and avoid products containing the following ingredients: Formaldehyde, quaternium-15, dimethyl-dimethyl (DMDM) hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (bromopol). In addition, choose nail products that are labeled formaldehyde-free or “toxic-trio-free” (formaldehyde, toluene and DBP). Skip hair-smoothing products—especially those sold in salons, as salon-based products are exempt from labeling laws. Don’t use expired cosmetic products or store cosmetic products in the sun because this can cause more formaldehyde to be released."
https://www.safecosmetics.org/chemicals/formaldehyde/
#Chemicals #ReadTheLabels #Consumerism #ToxicChemicals #PersonalCareProducts #Pollution
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This is a good update of the #PlanetaryBoundaries. #NovelEntities (#plastics and #chemicals) are a central boundary important to the functioning of the planet. We are testing and regulating a disappearingly small number of the 350 000 substances that can damage the planet.
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RT @KateRaworth
The Planetary Boundaries framework will soon be updated. What will be different in PB 3.0? Watch this excellent talk by Prof. Will Steffen on wha…
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#CigaretteButts are the most #littered item on the planet. They are made of #plastic and are #toxic, consisting of thousands of #chemicals and #microplastics. Plus they don’t even protect human health (we’ve been tricked).
Time to Ban the Butt.
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RT @Sedat_Gundogdu1
2023'te birşey yapın ve sigarayı bırakın. Bir de şu çağrımıza ses verin.
Sigara izmariti yasaklanmalı!
Neden mi?
1- Sigara içene faydası yok
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