Sentences with phrase «including use of chemical»

There are now major weeds, such as Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri), that have developed resistance to glyphosate, leaving farmers scrambling for new solutions, including use of chemical controls that are more toxic than glyphosate.

Organic farming principles include the use of no chemicals in production and fairness to all workers, while fair trade standards ensure just payment to owners and workers, as well as the appropriate use of funds for supportive social, economic and environmental projects.

· Shall have knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo (this includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods)

Examples include the use of a chemical that was previously thought to be safe and problems stemming from chemicals that leak out of the production plant into the surrounding air or water.

Responsible for examining and preserving evidence collected from crime scenes for friction ridge detail using defined analytical methods which may include the use of chemicals, fingerprint powders, alternative light sources, reflective ultra violet imaging systems, and computerized software

Not exact matches

Other environmental policies include promoting smarter energy use through the ecoEnergy Initiative; a Chemical Management Plan to regulate chemicals harmful to human health and the environment; $ 1.5 billion over seven years for the production of renewable fuels; a commitment to ensure that 90 percent of Canadian electricity needs are generated through non-emitting sources by 2020; and additional government funding to acquire and preserve ecologically sensitive lands.

Hoffmeyer suggests there are many use cases for blockchain in treasury functions and capital structures, where companies can move secure tokens instead of using real funds.IBM, now the world's biggest employer of blockchain engineers, says more than 400 of its customers — including blue - chip names Walmart, Nestlé, Kroger, JD.com, Unilever, Maersk, DuPont and Dow Chemical — are currently running blockchain - based projects.

I said changed all your products that is already contaminated because you can not make wise the Lord for reasoning the food you intake so that all of you will be dead in times of Delubyo or the Last Judgement Day of the Prophet of the Lord as an Stupid Cupid the original or Saint Marilou in the Philippines a Holy Family alive and kicking for you can not used this kinds of monkey wise system but this is all about greedy in money and foods but you forget about the chemicals that think you make wise in your businesses and now look at your physical features a radiationd foods you intake inside and outside including of course the athmosphere not an original faces already a big boom inside your body.

Hormone changes due to induced abortion may indeed be related to breast cancer, but there are other known causes of hormone changes that we should worry about, including the widespread use of chemical contraceptives, fertility drugs that cause hormone surges, increased obesity and fat content in the diet that change the body's estrogen metabolism, and last but not least, chemical contaminants in the environment that mimic estrogen....

The Webinar included presentations on: Flexible Packaging Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emission Benefits, presented by Jeff Wooster, The Dow Chemical Company; Options for Managing Flexible Packaging End of Life, presented by Dr. Ron Cotterman, Sealed Air Corporation; and an Overview on How to Use the Flexible Packaging Sustainability Advantages Toolkit, presented by Shanna Moore, DuPont Company.

A: «Certified organically grown» assures you the grains have been grown and processed without the use of spray fertilizers, chemicals or pesticides and the land (where the grains were grown), has not been sprayed for at least 3 years (including current year's harvest).

BPA is a chemical used in plastics and kitchenware that can leach into your food, causing a host of scary side effects like infertility, breast and prostate tumors, and several metabolic disorders including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)(3).

Noting your interest in working with flour which is guaranteed not to have had glyphosate (also referred to as RoundUp) applied to its wheat, our recommendation is to choose from our full line of certified 100 % organic flours, where the use of synthetic chemicals, including glyphosate, is prohibited.

The latter includes good agricultural practices such as soil erosion prevention, minimizing water use and pollution, responsible use of chemicals, and habitat protection.

These practices include steps to reduce source water use in cleaning and sanitation; minimize use of cleaning products and other chemicals; decrease the volume and strength of wastewater produced and associated energy required for treatment; minimize the water and energy needed for heating and cooling operations; and optimize the effectiveness of land application systems for wastewater treatment.

The «Coffee Growing — Environmental Leadership» section covers water body protection, including criteria for width and type of vegetated buffer zones along permanent and seasonal water bodies, and use of chemicals or waste storage near water bodies; protection of soil resources, including measures to control and prevent erosion and use of organic mulches and cover crops; conserving biodiversity, including maintaining a shade canopy, protecting wildlife, and establishment of conservation areas; and environmental management, including pest and disease control.

The Real Bread Campaign has strict definitions when it comes to sourdough dough and notes it must be made only using a live sourdough culture (not inactive dried dourdough powder), without the use of processing aids or any artificial additives (which includes most flour «improvers», dough conditioners and preservatives), chemical leavening agents (eg, baking powder) or other souring agents (eg, vinegar or yogurt).

Under the new law, almonds may be treated using a number of methods, including High Temperature Short Time (HTST) Steam Pasteurization and chemical pasteurization with propylene oxide (PPO).

Gold award winners included: Brazil's Froneri for a cardboard ice cream cup featuring a PP in - mold label, closure with spoon inside and aluminum / PE sealing; and Insignia Technologies for its Freshtag shelf - life indicator tag designed to change color over a pre-set number of days at a prescribed temperature, while the color change is faster when the temperature increases; and PPi Technologies for MosquitoPaQ, which uses a frangible sealed pouch that allows consumers to mix and activate the dry and wet chemicals at the time of use, without having to pour out or touch the contents; after activation, consumers hang the pouch nearby and leave it alone as the repellent is released over the course of 15 days.

The Australian Certified Organic Standard prohibits the use of synthetic agricultural chemicals including pesticides, fungicides and herbicides.

In addition to tires for use in a wide variety of applications, it also manufactures a broad range of diversified products, which include industrial rubber and chemical products and sporting goods.

Multiple chemicals, including some banned since the 1970s and others used in such items as nonstick cookware, furniture, processed foods, and beauty products, were found in the blood and urine of pregnant U.S. women.

Thirty - six hands on cooking and food activities were conducted throughout the school year, including three days of eighth grade science laboratory covering chemical and physical reactions using various food items and in depth agriculture lessons on processing chicken.

The chemical extraction using hexanes on the algae and fungi from which the amino acids are sourced leads to the potential of hexane being present in the formula and this is what leads to parents questioning whether they want them included in the formula.

As far as ammonia in our foods; it's NOT household ammonia that is used in any food manufacturing process; it's a chemical called ammonium hydroxide (which, I guess, from what I've read is found naturally occuring in lots of things, including human beings).

According to reports, tons and tons of baby wipes are being used every day and parents don't even know what are the chemicals included on the wipes they are using.

Dozens of environmental health organizations in the United States and Canada are calling for an immediate moratorium on the use of a chemical, bisphenol A — or BPA — in food and beverage containers, including baby bottles.

BPA is a chemical that is used to make plastic hard, and it is linked to a number of bad effects on people including cancer, neurological disorders, and reduced fertility.

Using AMP diapers will also help to keep dangerous chemicals out of our water system, byproducts of the manufacturing process used to make disposable diapers include Dioxins and Tributyl - tin (TBT).

Reduce the use of personal care products that have «fragrance» in the ingredients, as this can be a catchall for numerous chemicals, including phthalates.

BPA stands for bisphenol A, which is a chemical that has been used since the 1960s in manufacturing many hard plastic food containers, including baby bottles and sippy cups, in addition to the the lining of metal cans used for liquid infant formula, according to the FDA (the U.S. food and drug administration).

Physical punishment is associated with a range of mental health problems in children, youth and adults, including depression, unhappiness, anxiety, feelings of hopelessness, use of drugs and alcohol, and general psychological maladjustment.26 — 29 These relationships may be mediated by disruptions in parent — child attachment resulting from pain inflicted by a caregiver, 30,31 by increased levels of cortisol32 or by chemical disruption of the brain's mechanism for regulating stress.33 Researchers are also finding that physical punishment is linked to slower cognitive development and adversely affects academic achievement.34 These findings come from large longitudinal studies that control for a wide range of potential confounders.35 Intriguing results are now emerging from neuroimaging studies, which suggest that physical punishment may reduce the volume of the brain's grey matter in areas associated with performance on the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, third edition (WAIS - III).36 In addition, physical punishment can cause alterations in the dopaminergic regions associated with vulnerability to the abuse of drugs and alcohol.37

Decides that, in order to begin to comply with its disarmament obligations, in addition to submitting the required biannual declarations, the Government of Iraq shall provide to UNMOVIC, the IAEA, and the Council, not later than 30 days from the date of this resolution, a currently accurate, full, and complete declaration of all aspects of its programmes to develop chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, and other delivery systems such as unmanned aerial vehicles and dispersal systems designed for use on aircraft, including any holdings and precise locations of such weapons, components, subcomponents, stocks of agents, and related material and equipment, the locations and work of its research, development and production facilities, as well as all other chemical, biological, and nuclear programmes, including any which it claims are for purposes not related to weapon production or material;

The extent of insults aimed at Miliband, emanating from No 10 on a matter as sensitive as response to the use of chemical weapons, suggests the prime minister has personally authorised a concerted counter-attack on the Labour leader as he seeks to divert blame before the new parliamentary term, which begins on Monday, and before a meeting of G20 leaders, including President Barack Obama, in Russia on Thursday.

White House officials acknowledged that the Syrian government has used chemical weapons, including the nerve agent sarin, on a small scale a number of times.

Washington (CNN)- The White House acknowledged Thursday the Syrian government has used chemical weapons, including the nerve agent sarin, on a small scale a number of times, according to a statement.

The panel's near - term recommendations include a delay in the implementation of the sale of microbeads as well as a set of uniform regulations for chemicals in children's toys and the use of plastic bags at retail stores.

Yet the use of chemical weapons against a country's own citizens surely requires a forceful act of intervention, even if that includes limited military action.

«As for the morality of that decision we have recently had both the memorial of the Halabja massacre where thousands of people were murdered in one day by Saddam's use of chemical weapons; and that of the Iran - Iraq war where casualties numbered up to a million including many killed by chemical weapons.

Those include possible exposure to chemicals used in hydrofracking, potential contamination of drinking water sources, and health impacts from naturally occurring radium that could be brought to the surface through the gas drilling process.

The chemicals are used in industrial manufacturing of non-stick goods, including food packaging, furniture, cookware and firefighting foam.

The SusWEF Center, funded through the NSF EPSCoR program, focuses on research towards the sustainable use of chemical catalysis for water treatment and for the conversion of biomass to simple chemicals — including for crop production.

In an unusual exercise of its authority under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced on December 30 the establishment of a «chemicals of concern» list and action plans that could prompt restrictions on four types of synthetic chemicals used widely in manufacturing and consumer products, including phthalates used to make flexible plastics, often for toys, household products and medical equipment.

All studies that make use of chemical compounds (including pharmaceutical research) must disclose the full structures of those compounds, including stereochemistry if known.

The technique can be applied in myriad ways, some of which include droplet - based microreactors (devices used in chemical synthesis), nanoparticle synthesis, tissue engineering, drug discovery and drug delivery monitoring.

«This underlines the glaring problem that many of the chemicals that are most widely used today, including pesticides, are simply not adequately tested and may have serious long - term impacts on health and development,» said Barrett, who studies how environmental chemicals affect human reproduction.

In sub-Saharan Africa, multiple factors, including the widespread use of long - lasting insecticidal nets, indoor residual spraying, exposure to chemical pollutants, urbanization, and agricultural practices, are contributing to the selection of malaria mosquitoes that are highly resistant to several classes of insecticide.

The term diagenesis is used to describe all the chemical, physical, and biological changes, including cementation, undergone by a sediment after its initial deposition and during and after its lithification, exclusive of surface weathering.

The new study includes other strategies beyond current policies to help reach the 2025 goal: staunching methane leaks (121 million tons), reducing the use of refrigeration chemicals that are powerful greenhouse gases (67 million tons), and increasing efficiency standards for appliances and buildings (29 million tons each).

Achim Steiner of the UN Environment Programme explains why officials from 150 countries are meeting this week to discuss adding nine polluting chemicals, including those used in...