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6. Towards Sustainable Use of Chemicals in the Textile Industry: How life cycle assessment can contribute
Sammanfattning : The use of chemicals in the textile industry is a topic that has been given increasing attention in recent years. Hazardous chemicals are found in textile consumer products on a regular basis, and there is an increased awareness of the health and environmental impact caused by emissions of hazardous chemicals in the countries where textile production occurs. LÄS MER
7. Managing complex environmental risks for sustainable development : policies for hazardous chemicals and genetically modified organisms
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8. Hazardous substances in wastewater management
Sammanfattning : The extensive use of materials and substances in society causes diffuse source emissions that lead to uncontrolled spreading of hazardous substances, largely channelled via wastewater systems, to the surrounding nature. Complex mixtures of substances appear in wastewater as a result of use, wear, and corrosion of goods (e.g. LÄS MER
9. Managing Complex Environmental Risks for Sustainable Development
Sammanfattning : The thesis is concerned with the problematic question on how to manage complex environmental risks in a way that promotes sustainable development. While there are some positive signs on progressive and successful environmental policy, environmental change resulting from human activities still causes severe problems and risks worldwide. LÄS MER
10. Why Does It Always Rain On Me? : Properties of Alternative Durable Water Repellent Chemicals for Textiles
Sammanfattning : Environmental pollution caused by persistent perfluoroalkyl acids (PFAAs) - Organic Chemicals with confirmed levels of toxicity and propensity for bioaccumulation - has given rise to global environmental concerns. Functional textiles Containing durable water repellents (DWRs) That are based on side-chain fluorinated polymers are Noted to be the major contributors to the release of Such environmental pollutants. LÄS MER