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The Importance of Properly Disposing of Antifreeze Waste

Waste antifreeze, also called engine coolant often contains heavy metals such as lead, cadmium and chromium in high enough levels to make it a regulated hazardous waste. A study performed by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) determined that approximately 40% of used antifreeze would be considered a hazardous waste due to elevated levels of lead (ASTM document STP 1192 ...

Toxicity Determination of Zinc and Cadmium (Single and in Combination) with a Battery of Toxkit Microbiotests

Abstract : Toxicity tests were performed with 4 Toxkit microbiotests, based on aquatic species of different phylogenetic groups and representing different trophic levels, on 2 heavy metals (zinc and ...

The dark side of ‘fast tech’ convenience

Amid a landscape seemingly marked by advancements in waste management, recent research from Material Focus paints a nuanced picture of the UK's relationship with waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).Despite a reported 34% decrease since ...

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