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Department of Labor finds one of the largest makers of reclaimed rubber flooring exposed Austin-area employees to willful, serious safety violations

Department of Labor finds one of the largest makers of reclaimed rubber flooring exposed Austin-area employees to willful, serious safety violations

Sophia Hughes04 mins

Ecore International cited for 16 violations at Mexia plant, faces $299K in penalties AUSTIN, TX – While one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of commercial flooring and surfaces — including recycled rubber products used throughout the nation in playgrounds, fitness centers and sports fields — touts its products’ safety and environmental benefits, a U.S. Department of…

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Rubber plumbing seals can leak additives into drinking water, study says

Rubber plumbing seals can leak additives into drinking water, study says

Sophia Hughes05 mins

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain As drinking water flows through pipes and into a glass, it runs against the rubber seals inside some plumbing devices. These parts contain additives that contribute to their flexibility and durability, but these potentially harmful compounds can leak into drinking water, according to a small-scale study in Environmental Science & Technology…

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