LEED Compliant Testing: Ensuring Sustainability and Efficiency in Construction
Laboratory testing for LEED compliance supports the construction industry by guiding sustainability, efficiency, and industry compliance
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Laboratory testing for LEED compliance supports the construction industry by guiding sustainability, efficiency, and industry compliance
Discover the blend of science and sustainability that ensures products are safe for the environment and effective for consumers
What is rPET? While many people have seen and know that PET stands for a type of polyester called polyethylene terephthalate, not many people are familiar with the term rPET. So, what changes when a little “r” is added to PET to become rPET? Adding the little “r”...
Lab businesses that strive to maintain environmental compliance should self-monitor and self-report their environmental waste discharges. In an interview with Professor Jay P. Shimshack, a professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Virginia's...
Groundwater and surface water testing is essential to detect water contamination According to a USGS study, at least 45% of the nation’s tap water has been reportedly contaminated by PFAS. Image Credit: iStock. The PFAS predicament in tap water The presence of per-...
New Citizen Science Project asks for help in collecting dead butterflies to study contaminants and environmental factors causing population declines. Three insect specimens are stored in a U.S. Geological Survey research lab in Kansas. They are part of the agency's...
Scientists at NUS Develop a New Class of Artificial Water Channels A team of scientists from NUS comprising (left to right). Prof Prakash Kumar, Prof Manjunatha Kini, Dr Li Jianwei and Dr Pannaga Krishnamurthy, has developed a new class of artificial water channels...
Environmental air quality testing and personal protective equipment become essential for everyone during a record-breaking wildfire season Raging wildfires in Canada have caused large clouds of smoke to cover the east coast of the United States, resulting in...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) detected in most commercially available drinking straws. Eco-friendly drinking straws may contain hazardous PFAS substances researchers warn. Image Credits: iStock. Summary The presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...
Have you ever noticed the number inside the recycling symbol on bottles or other plastic recyclables? Do you know what these recycling numbers mean? At the bottom of almost any plastic container, inside the recycling symbol is a small number between 1 and 7. Each...
CARB's goals help to promote healthy air quality and public health
With grass starting to grow again, lawn and garden care manufacturers are looking for laboratories to test their pesticide, lawn equipment, and turf fertilizers. Contract Laboratory, Inc. can help manufacturers with all grass testing and all lawn and garden care...
IEC 62561 compliance testing is a cornerstone in the development and installation of effective lightning protection systems.
Accelerated weather testing reproduces damages caused by environmental factors like sun and moisture. Accelerated weathering testing is conducted to replicate damages caused by the environment. The testing looks at any changes in color, fading, peeling or...
As Houston begins rebuilding in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, one major hurdle they will face is how to cleanup hazardous waste sites affected by the storm. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) confirmed 13 of the Superfund sites hit by Harvey were...
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