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Can nanoplastics breach the blood brain barrier?

Posted on May 27, 2025

by Kushani Mendis Plastics are the most common marine waste, coming from both land and ocean sources. They enter water in various ways and never fully break down. Once in the ocean or Great Lakes, …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged blood, blood-brain barrier, environment, health, Kushani Mendis, microplastics, nanoparticles, plastic, plastic-pollution

Bringing the Year in with a Bang!

Posted on December 28, 2017

by Natalie Hudson-Smith edited by Alicia McGeachy The first time I used a hand-held sparkler was just a year ago. As I watched small sparks fly off of it and waved it to leave different …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged Alicia McGeachy, color, fireworks, health, holidays, nanoparticles, Natalie Hudson-Smith, New Years, pollution

Is triclosan safe? What you should know about this antibacterial chemical

Posted on November 11, 2014

by Eric Melby Back in January, I wrote a post about the potential hazards of traditional cleaning chemicals. Based on questions and comments from friends and family, I am going to continue on that path, …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged cleaning, consumer products, environment, Eric Melby, health, humans, sustainability1 Comment

The Roof Coating that could Reduce Smog

Posted on July 28, 2014

by Ky Christenson In 2012 around 7 million people died as a result of air pollution exposure according to the World Health Organization. Air Pollution is now the world’s largest single environmental health risk. Reducing …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged health, Ky Christenson, pollution, remediation, sunlight, titanium dioxide3 Comments

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