Defining "Green Chemicals" it’s like searching for the Holy GrailOnly possible if you are “Dan Brown”
Welcome to a Green thinking thought provoking challenge.
Q: Is there a clear definition of what constitutes "green chemicals?" Does this vary from state-to-state, region-to-region, country-to-country or who is the guru that has the final word on what is or isn't a "green chemicals?"
In my research it would appear that the only real consensus is:
A: There is no definition for "green," unless you ...
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Business Opportunity InternationalDear Visitor
Thank you for visiting our website – we trust that you had a pleasant experience and that we have been of value in serving your needs.
MCES has been at the forefront of bio-enzyme innovation, sales and marketing for sometime – we have serviced the South African market well and have assisted in developing “Cleaner, Greener, Smarter” business opportunities for our clients.
We would like to offer you the opportunity to discus...
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How dirty is dirty and how clean can you clean it?As a service to our clients and followers on our various blogs we believe it is imperative to fist understand the basics of dirt – be informed and then you can make an informed decision on the type of cleaning material that needs to be used – Chemical or Green Products that do the job CLEANER, GREENER, SMARTER
To understand how any cleaning product works we must understand what dirt is or rather what it is comprised of.
Dirt is a actually l...
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Organic SubstancesOrganic substances will eventually biodegrade once it is discarded into nature.
There are laboratory tests that evaluate if substances will “readily” biodegrade once it returns to nature. The OECD 301 series methods are the most widely recognized. These methods evaluate the biodegradability of a product in the presence of oxygen.
A “readily” biodegradable substance will degrade rapidly in the environment without the risk of accumulating...
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FAQ About Grease
Is grease a problem?
In the sewage collection and treatment business, the answer is an emphatic YES! Grease is singled out for special attention because of its poor solubility in water and its tendency to separate from the liquid solution.
Click here to Download, view or print this product datasheet....
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Certifications add valuable marketing claims CERTIFICATIONS ADD VALUABLE MARKETING CLAIMS TO PRODUCTS AND COMMUNICATE COMMITMENT TO SAFETY AND SUSTAINABILITY.
These accreditations are:
The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI)
The CRI Seal of Approval program identifies effective carpet cleaning solutions that clean carpets right the first time and protect a facility's carpet investment.
www.carpet-rug.org
EcoLogo™– Environmental Choice
EcoLogo is a third-party certification ...
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Aquatic-toxicity TestOne of the most fundamental tests in determining eco-friendliness is the aquatic-toxicity test
Aquatic toxicity is seen as the effect a cleaning product, hygiene product, sanitation and waste water treatment products may have on the aquatic fauna and flora of our lakes, rivers and marine. Susceptible organisms include fish, algae, crustaceans and other.
Cleaning products, hygiene products, sanitation and waste water treatment products often con...
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Grease Traps and how they workGrease traps (also known as grease interceptors, and grease recovery devices) are plumbing devices designed to intercept most greases and solids before they enter a wastewater disposal system. Common wastewater contains small amounts of oils which enter into septic tanks and treatment facilities to form a floating scum layer. This scum layer is very slowly digested and broken down by microorganisms in the anaerobic digestion process. However, ver...
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What is GREENSo you want to know what GREEN is about.
Environmentally friendly (also eco-friendly, nature friendly, and green) are synonyms used to refer to goods and services considered to inflict minimal or no harm on the environment. To make consumers aware, environmentally friendly goods and services often are marked with eco-labels. But because there is no single international standard for this concept, the International Organization for Standardization...
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Emerging Technologies One of the emerging technologies for the cleaning and hygiene industry that we at MCES find very exciting is biotechnology. Also known as “biological” cleaning and hygiene products, they provide clear win-win benefits for both cleaning businesses and the environment.
Biotech cleaning products are based on bacteria and enzymes, which are found in every living organism. They are nature’s tools —biodegradable proteins that speed up vital bi...
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