Topic: Environment







What is the basic law act that states all regulations of air pollution control in Philippines? We’re about to open a factory in there and need to see what precautions we should take.

question posted by Liberato on January 13th, 2009 02:37

accepted answer has been given by TangSun

The most important law act with regards to air pollution control in Philippines would be the 1999 Philippine Clean Air Act. You will find everything you need there. Check their Government’s website. There’s a printable version online.

Are there any efficient air pollution control techniques out there?

question posted by Live on January 12th, 2009 04:06

accepted answer has been given by Paul Skeet

Air pollution control techniques are as efficient as they could be given the circumstances of today’s world. It is clear that there are things that are done on order to reduce air pollution, like primary regulations, permissive regulations, increased fuel efficiency and conversion to cleaner fuels.

Are plastic bags recyclable?

question posted by Delavega on January 6th, 2009 07:43

accepted answer has been given by Kirk

It depends. Normal plastic bags are recyclable, but grocery plastic bags are not, because they are made from petroleum products, which are not environment friendly.

How much does it take the people who are testing water in our region to send the results of the tests?

question posted by Peter on December 17th, 2008 11:59

accepted answer has been given by Suresh

It shouldn’t take too much for the testing water results to get back at you, but it depends on how many tests they are doing. I would say it should last between one and maximum four days. Some chemical reactions last longer.

Would using canvas bags for carrying groceries instead of plastic bags help preserving the environment?

question posted by Damion on December 11th, 2008 03:40

accepted answer has been given by kara

Not only does using canvas bags instead of plastic bags to carry your groceries help the environment, it it helps you save up some money. Throwing away a plastic bag is almost like a crime against the environment, because plastic is not biodegradable and it can harm it irremediably.

How often do you have to get rid of algae in koi ponds?

question posted by Leelee on December 11th, 2008 03:28

accepted answer has been given by Kiri

You need to remove algae from koi ponds quite often, at least once a week. If your koi pond has been invaded by a specific type of algae, you need to do that regularly because otherwise it will cut oxygen resources in the pond, which could lead to the death of the koi fish.