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Aug 6, 2016

Stormwater

Biochar as Filtration Media

A factsheet in the Emerging Best Management Practices in Stormwater series.

Aug 26, 2015

Stormwater

Emerging Solutions to Filtering Zinc in Stormwater

Stormwater filtration and treatment systems can vary tremendously in cost and effectiveness. This video presents a few emerging...

Are There Safer Alternatives to Isocyanate-based Marine Coatings?

Aug 19, 2015

Rapid Response

Are There Safer Alternatives to Isocyanate-based Marine Coatings?

Rapid Response Question: A local ship servicing facility uses isocyanate-based polyurethane (PU) for above-waterline coatings. Are there...

Best Management Practices for Outdoor Seating Cleanup

Aug 6, 2015

Stormwater

Best Management Practices for Outdoor Seating Cleanup

A factsheet detailing best management practices for outdoor seating cleanup at sports facilities.

Best Management Practices for Parking & Paved Areas

Aug 6, 2015

Stormwater

Best Management Practices for Parking & Paved Areas

A factsheet covering best management practices for parking and paved areas at sports facilities.

Aug 6, 2015

Stormwater

Addressing Galvanized Roofing

A factsheet in the Emerging Best Management Practices in Stormwater series.

Aug 6, 2015

Stormwater

Street and Surface Sweeping to Reduce Stormwater Pollution

A factsheet in the Emerging Best Management Practices in Stormwater series.

Mar 1, 2015

Toxics Reduction

Cadmium in Fertilizer

Reports detailing cadmium in fertilizer and common FAQs.

Mar 1, 2015

Toxics Reduction

Cadmium in Food

An illustrated report on cadmium in food and related concerns.

How Can Daycare Facilities Minimize Toxic Exposures?

Jan 27, 2015

Rapid Response

How Can Daycare Facilities Minimize Toxic Exposures?

Rapid Response Question: Can you tell us what toxins to avoid in a drop-in child care facility? Request by: Fauntleroy YMCA, Seattle,...

Aug 26, 2014

Stormwater

Zinc in Stormwater: Galvanizing Business Solutions

Zinc is a troublesome metal for a lot of businesses trying to prevent stormwater pollution. Because the metal comes from so many sources,...

Do Plastic Chemicals Leach into Food From Sous Vide (SV) Cooking?

Aug 26, 2013

Rapid Response

Do Plastic Chemicals Leach into Food From Sous Vide (SV) Cooking?

Rapid Response Question: Can plastic chemicals used in a sous vide (SV) wrap product migrate into food during cooking? Are there any...

Aug 26, 2012

Rapid Response

Is BPS a Safe Alternative to BPA?

Rapid Response Question: 1) What is the latest understanding of the toxicology of BPS (bisphenol S)? 2) Can BPS be considered...

How Can We Make Our Schools Healthier Environments?

Aug 26, 2012

Rapid Response

How Can We Make Our Schools Healthier Environments?

Rapid Response Question: Do you have suggestions & tips for making schools healthier environments? Requested by: school staff and parents...

Mar 1, 2011

Rapid Response

Lead Anode Concerns

Rapid Response question: How can we minimize lead-bearing waste or wastewater from lead anodes used in chrome electroplating on mild steel?