Monthly Archives: November 2023

Aquagga, a startup from Tacoma, Washington, has introduced a game-changing PFAS destruction unit, "Eleanor," housed in a shipping container measuring just 10 feet by 8 feet. Eleanor recently made headlines by successfully tackling 20,000 gallons of toxic, PFAS-contaminated wastewater in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Solvent recovery is an effective way to help recycle and reuse solvents to reduce fresh solvent consumption. Solvent purification can be achieved efficiently using membrane technology, where a semi-permeable solvent resistant membrane allows the passage of one compound (mostly the solvent), while it retains others (mostly the solute).

A recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed a concerning statistic: 90% of the global population finds themselves residing in environments where they are consistently exposed to heightened levels of air pollution. (1) This sobering reality has dire consequences, contributing to an annual death toll of 7 million people due to air pollution-related diseases.(1) The primary culprits in this health crisis are fine particulate matter, specifically particles measuring less than 10 micrometers (PM10) and 2.5 micrometers (PM2.5), which have the capability to infiltrate the human body, reaching as far as the brain, beyond their initial entry through the nose, leading to a myriad of health issues. Furthermore, these pollutants have an adverse impact on the environment.