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  2. Plastic Pollution Coalition - Wikipedia

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    PPC was founded by Manuel Maqueda, Daniella Russo, Lisa Boyle, Dianna Cohen and Julia Cohen in October 2009. [4] The organization is primarily involved in internet activism. [8] [9] [10] In 2010, PPC was the host of TEDx event "Great Pacific Garbage Patch: The Global Plastic Pollution Crisis" discussing the Pacific trash vortex. [11]

  3. CECO Environmental - Wikipedia

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    CECO Environmental Corp. is a company founded in 1966 and now is based in Dallas, TX. The company provides air pollution control technology, products and services for various industries, including aerospace, brick, cement, steel, printing, food, foundries, utilities, woodworking, chemical processing, glass, automotive, ethanol, pharmaceuticals and refining.

  4. Regulation and monitoring of pollution - Wikipedia

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    The system of Pollution Prevention and Control is replacing that of IPC and has been taking effect between 2000 and 2007. The Pollution Prevention and Control regime implements the European Directive (EC/96/61) on integrated pollution prevention and control.

  5. Pollution in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Air pollution is caused predominantly by burning fossil fuels, cars, and much more. [4] Natural sources of air pollution include forest fires, volcanic eruptions, wind erosion, pollen dispersal, evaporation of organic compounds, and natural radioactivity. These natural sources of pollution often soon disperse and thin settling near their locale.

  6. Environmental impact of pharmaceuticals and personal care ...

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    For example, a study carried out by Norlund and Garvill in Sweden (2003) [37] that found that some people may make a personal sacrifice in terms of comfort because they feel that it would be helpful to reduce further environmental damage caused by the use of cars. Awareness of air pollution problems was a factor in their decision to take action ...

  7. Cleaner production - Wikipedia

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    Cleaner production is a preventive, company-specific environmental protection initiative. It is intended to minimize waste and emissions and maximize product output. [1] By analysing the flow of materials and energy in a company, one tries to identify options to minimize waste and emissions out of industrial processes through source reduction strategies.

  8. Vintage photos taken by the EPA reveal what America looked ...

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    The images show what various parts of the country looked like before the air and water protections that exist today.

  9. Pollution prevention in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The solution for reducing port-related pollution is multi-fold, encompassing attainable alternatives and long-term reduction goals. Examples of simple steps include a restriction on engine idling for ships in the port and the use of cleaner grade diesel fuels. Some more expensive measures can be taken to mitigate the pollution of ships.