Marine plastic pollution refers to the accumulation of plastic debris, ranging from large items to microplastics, in the world’s oceans. It has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste enter the world’s oceans, threatening marine ecosystems, human … Read more
In recent years, the global community has become increasingly aware of the environmental and economic consequences of improper tire disposal. Each year, over one billion tires reach the end of their useful life, and many are stockpiled, dumped, or burned, creating serious pollution and safety hazards. As a response, more … Read more
Oil sludge, a hazardous byproduct generated during petroleum exploration, refining, storage, and transportation, poses a significant environmental challenge worldwide. Rich in hydrocarbons, water, heavy metals, and solid particulates, this semi-solid waste demands careful handling and treatment to mitigate environmental contamination and human health risks. But what is the required treatment … Read more
As a special material with multiple advantages, biochar has shown great application potential in many fields. Biochar under the European Biochar Certificate (EBC) standard plays a unique role in various fields with its diverse categories, wide applications and strict quality control. Producing biochar that meets the EBC standard can not … Read more
Since adopting a resolution at the 2022 United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-5.2) to launch negotiations for a global plastics treaty, the process has become a major focus in the international environmental area. As the negotiation moves into the critical final phase by 2025, the progress of the Global Plastics Treaty … Read more
As the issue of carbon emissions becomes increasingly severe, reducing carbon footprint has been a focal point of global attention. Among the measures to reduce carbon emissions, biochar has attracted considerable interest as a sustainable solution. Read on to learn formation principle of a carbon footprint and how biochar plays … Read more
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) refers to the process of analyzing, predicting, and evaluating the potential environmental impacts of implementing a project, and proposing countermeasures and actions to prevent or mitigate adverse effects. Laws such as the Environmental Impact Assessment Law impose mandatory requirements for conducting EIAs. This aims to avoid … Read more
Oil sludge is one of the most common and challenging types of hazardous waste generated by the petroleum and petrochemical industries. It is a complex mixture of hydrocarbons, water, and solid particles, often containing heavy metals and other toxic components. For efficient disposal and potential resource recovery, it is essential … Read more
Oil sludge is a hazardous byproduct generated during oil storage, refining, and drilling operations. It consists of a complex mixture of oil, water, and solid particles, which are often contaminated with pollutants. Among these, one crucial component stands out: Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH). But what exactly is TPH, and why … Read more
Carbon credit is a tradable financial instrument that represents the right to offset greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere. 1 carbon credit is typically equal to the reduction or removal of 1t CO₂e of emissions. To date, about $3.8 billion has been spent on carbon removal in the carbon credit … Read more
