While deemed ‘practically non-toxic’ by the Environmental Protection Agency, studies suggest potential harm to ecosystems.

Phos-Chek is a bright red colour because it contains iron oxide. Iron oxide makes the red colour permanent, lasting for many years. Sometimes, a temporary red colour is used. This comes from a special ...

Compass Minerals is one of the largest salt producers in North America. Its Goderich rock salt mine in Ontario benefits from unique geology, and with access to a deep-water port, it can deliver ...

A number of readers have inquired as to the status of garden soil or landscaped ground following a fire.

Biopolymers offer sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics. Learn about their role in addressing plastic waste ...

The UK Government is pledging to support the creation of thousands of highly skilled jobs by reforming planning rules to make ...

Saco AEI Polymers is ramping up its global footprint with major expansions in the U.S., Mexico, and India. The Sheboygan, Wis ...

The Weardale Lithium project will create between 20 and 50 jobs and aims to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate from ...

In Moss Landing, California, a significant fire at one of the largest battery storage facilities globally started on January ...

Now is a good month to plant early potatoes and sow hardier veg like beetroot direct outdoors. Hardy annuals such as cornflowers and poppies can also now be sown direct outside, where they are to ...

In Canada, sources of environmental exposure to melamine are primarily from waste streams or effluents of manufacturing of melamine-based resins, and to a lesser degree from processing plants using ...

There’s yet more evidence that exposure to plastics can be harmful to health. Recent research indicates that black plastic found in items like food containers, kitchen utensils, and toys often ...