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• Sugarcane
  ...opper harvester. The Austoft 7000 series was the original modern harvester design that has now been copied by other companies including Cameco/ John Deere. T ...iculture_environment/commodities/sugarcane/environmental_impacts/index.cfm Environmental impacts of Sugar Cane]
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• Sugar beet
  ...n deregulating Roundup Ready sugar beets without adequately evaluating the environmental and socio-economic impacts of allowing commercial production, and will be c ...epending on the amount of oxidation, which is itself dependent on diffuser design.
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• Arc Welding
  Filler metal (electrode material) improperly chosen for the environmental conditions can make them corrosion-sensitive as well. There are also issues *Hicks, John (1999). Welded Joint Design. New York: Industrial Press. ISBN 0-8311-3130-6.
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• Phalanx CIWS
  ==Design== ...ned to be the last line of defense against anti-ship missiles. Due to its design criteria its effective range is very short relative to the range of modern
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• Hydroelectric
  ...be redeveloped for electric power production, possibly eliminating the new environmental impact of any demolition operation. Small hydro can be further divided into Also, good design and construction are not an adequate guarantee of safety.
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• Ibuprofen
  ...are attractive candidates for analgesics that do not cause gastric damage. design and in vitro/in vivo evaluation of a benzamide-type cyclooxygenase-1 select ...Cite web| publisher = [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|U.S. Environmental Protection Agency]] | title = Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge: 1997
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• Nitrous oxide
  |journal = Environmental progress ...nic impurities. Currently much of the gas is decomposed before release for environmental protection. Greener processes may prevail that substitute [[hydrogen peroxi
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• Mercury (element)
  ...urnal|doi=10.1126/science.93.2425.601-a|year=1941|author=Banus, Mg|title=A design for a saturated calomel electrode|volume=93|issue=2425|pages=601–602|pmid ...ects of methylmercury|author = National Research Council (U.S.) - Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology| publisher = National Academies Press|year = 2000|is
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• Morphine
  ....google.com/?id=MtOiLVWBn8cC&pg=PA20|page=20|title=Molecular, clinical and environmental toxicology|author=Andreas Luch|publisher=Springer|year=2009|isbn=3764383356 ...exercise, and areas for privacy. More recent research has shown that an [[Environmental enrichment (neural)|enriched environment]] may decrease morphine addiction
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• Tektronix 475
  ...rate in a wide range of environmental conditions. The lightweight, compact design combines accurate high-frequency measurement capability and ease of transpo
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• Carbon grid
  ...carbon tows (yarns) are constructed on top of each other in a superimposed design those aides with fiber alignment and toughness of the finished grid. ...t of steel reinforcement, moisture drive through cracks, poor workmanship, environmental effects such as deicing salts or costal environments and a myriad of other
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• Electroactive polymers
  Polymers that respond to environmental conditions other than an applied [[electrical current]] have also been a la ...This was a challenge in which research groups around the world competed to design a robotic arm consisting of EAP muscles that could defeat a human in an arm
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• Noryl
  ...lectrical resistance, so is widely used for switch boxes. However, product design is important in maximising the strength of the product, especially in elimi Like most other amorphous thermoplastics, Noryl is sensitive to [[environmental stress cracking]] when in contact with many organic liquids. Compounds such
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• Ozone cracking
  ...as solved by adding effective filters in the air line and by modifying the design to eliminate the very sharp corners. An ozone-resistant elastomer such as [ ...hich can be detected using [[Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy]] in the environmental SEM, or [[ESEM]]. The spectrum at left shows the high oxygen peak compared
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• Biopolymer
  ...rder to supply nutrient materials present in polymer compositions. Certain environmental conditions are essential for optimum growth and degradative activity. These ...ical polymer synthesis, conversion of raw materials, corrosion, composing, environmental impacts, health issues, legal, ecological and economic aspects.
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• Forensic chemistry
  ...such, forensic chemistry research is applied and derivative by nature and design, and it emphasizes [[metrology]] and validation."<ref>{{cite journal|journa *[[Environmental stress cracking]]
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• Factors of polymer weathering
  ...als, glass, minerals and other inorganic materials age as well). Among the environmental parameters influencing the degradation of polymeric materials, it is daylig ...e direct solar beam and diffuse sky radiation are important factors in the design and evaluation of weathering tests.
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• Polyethylene terephthalate
  ...ing plastic bottles upon treatments.|doi=10.1007/s11356-010-0312-4|journal=Environmental science and pollution research international}}</ref> ...iam|last2=Krachler|first2=Michael|last3=Chen|first3=Bin|journal=Journal of Environmental Monitoring|volume=8|pages=288|pmid=16470261|issue=2}}</ref>
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• Polymer
  ...of a polymer or polymer-based product under the influence of one or more environmental factors, such as [[heat]], [[light]], [[chemical]]s and, in some cases, [[G ...a polymer or [[recycling]]/reusing the polymer waste to prevent or reduce environmental [[pollution]]. [[Polylactic acid]] and [[polyglycolic acid]], for example,
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• Antimicrobial polymers
  ...tivity of currently used antimicrobial agents, while decreasing associated environmental hazards because antimicrobial polymers are generally nonvolatile and chemic ...e fabricated by various techniques and can be made insoluble in water. The design of insoluble contact disinfectants that can inactivate, kill, or remove tar
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• Polyethylene
  ...ower thickness (gauge) films can be blown, compared with LDPE, with better environmental stress cracking resistance but is not as easy to process. LLDPE is used in == Environmental issue ==
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• Depleted uranium
  }}</ref> Also, it is possible to design [[Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor|civilian power reactors with unenriched f |title= Draft Supplemental Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement For Army Growth And Force Structure Realignment
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• Radioactive scrap metal
  ...s have a wide range of uses in medicine and industry, it is common for the design (and nature) of a source to be tailored to the application so it is impossi ...e [[radium]] is likely to stay in the ash or [[slag]]. The [[United States Environmental Protection Agency]] provide data about the fate of different contaminating
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• Building insulation
  ...an R-value does not take into account the quality of construction or local environmental factors for each building. Construction quality issues include inadequate v How much insulation a house should have depends on building design, climate, energy costs, budget, and personal preference. Regional climates
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• Polystyrene
  .../napalm.htm Napalm]</ref> and a component of most designs of [[Teller-Ulam design|hydrogen bombs]]{{Citation needed|date=November 2008}}. ==Disposal and environmental issues==
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• Crushed stone
  ...illiam D.; McKetta, John J. |title=Encyclopedia of chemical processing and design |publisher=Marcel Dekker |location=New York, N.Y |year=1976 |pages= p. 284 ...and water, in addition to the costs of compliance with [[Environmental law|environmental]] and [[Occupational safety and health|safety]] regulations. These costs va
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• Vermiculite
  ...iation process, it is possible to find expert consultants to advise in the design and construction of the desired facilities. Vermiculite exfoliators have an | publisher=[[United States Environmental Protection Agency]]
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• Dust
  ...isease, that occurs among coal miners. The danger of coal dust resulted in environmental legislation regulating work place air quality in some jurisdictions. The U. S. [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|Environmental Protection Agency]] (EPA) mandates facilities that generate dust minimize o
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• Bamboo textiles
  ...n strips of bamboo were woven together into hats and shoes. One particular design of bamboo hats was stereotypically connected with rural life, being worn al [[Image:Dimitybustle1881.gif|thumb|An 1881 [[bustle]] design.]]
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• AirDye
  ===Design=== ...nia]] is an outdoor clothing company and is a major contributor to several environmental groups and movements.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patagonia_(clothing)
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• Corrosion inhibitor
  ...ter method of preventing corrosion in the car door would be to improve the design to prevent water being trapped in the door and to consider using an anodic
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• Polyphenyl ether
  ...e superior fire safety and fatigue life, depending on the specific bearing design. In this application, PPEs have the advantage of providing lubrication bot
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• Tissue paper
  ...ined over the years, especially for softness and strength, but their basic design has remained constant. Today each person in Western Europe uses about 200 t ...ial or biofuel <ref> Paper Online [http://www.paperonline.org/environment "Environmental Issues" ] Retrieved on 2010-02-04 </ref>
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• Vinyl siding
  ...e growing [[green building]] industry, due to [[polyvinyl chloride#Dioxins|environmental concerns]] in the processing, manufacturing, and disposal of the product.<r ...ock depending on the manufacturing process, either of which having its own design considerations. This locking system has a bottom lock which locks into eith
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• Formwork
  ...nforcement, as well as serving to confine the concrete and prevent against environmental effects, such as [[corrosion]] and freeze-thaw cycles. ...removed after concrete sets leaving only beams in place prior to achieving design strength.
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• Plaster
  ...metal mesh over wood or metal structures, which allows a great freedom of design as it is adaptable to both simple and compound curves. Today this building ...nt. [[Image:sch op 8.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Example of a stenciled plaster design]]
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• Insulated siding
  ...nsulated vinyl siding were field-tested in Georgia. Between 1993 and 1997, design and process solutions were developed to improve the functionality and durab === Environmental Impact ===
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• Edward Giles Stone
  ...ter, in 1900, he joined the newly formed [[Sydney Harbour Trust]] as Chief Design Engineer. In 1907 he entered private practice as 'Consulting Engineer and S ...ered a partnership with Ernest J. Siddeley, in which Stone was the driving design force while Siddeley was the project manager who executed the works. Edward
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• Gabion
  ...[[Milan]].<ref>[http://gabiondesign.be/gabion.html Belgian site on gabion design with image of 'Corbeille Leonard', a gabion invented by Leonardo da Vinci.] *[[Hy-ten Gabion Solutions]], Design and Supply
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• Turbo Seal
  ...As such it can add to a buildings [[Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design|LEED]] score and is not subject to [[Volatile Organic Compound]] restrictio
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• Deconstruction (building)
  Deconstruction has strong ties to environmental [[sustainability]]. In addition to giving materials a new life cycle, decon ...due to their durability and color changes over time. Recently, the rise of environmental awareness and sustainable building has made a much wider range of materials
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• MasterFormat
  ...nited Facilities Guide Specification) sections found on the Whole Building Design Guide website. Environmental Protection Procedures
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• Lunarcrete
  ...can Society of Civil Engineers]]|date=July 2006|pages=138|title=Structural Design of a Lunar Habitat|author=F. Ruess, J. Schaenzlin, and H. Benaroya|doi=10.1 * {{cite conference|title=Design Concepts for a Lunar Concrete Production Facility|author=Richard M. Drake|p
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• Pervious concrete
  ...a.pdf "Storm Water Technology Fact Sheet: Porous Pavement."] United States Environmental Protection Agency, EPA 832-F-99-023, September 1999.</ref> As [[regulation] ...[Soil compaction|compaction]] will depend on the specifics of the pavement design and a layer of open graded stone may have to be placed over the soil. Engin
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• Structural insulated panel
  ...ces, including local labor conditions and the degree to which the building design is optimized for one or the other technology. ...ing and core materials require material specific testing to quantify creep design values.
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• Super Adobe
  It is not recommended to exceed the 14’ (4m) diameter design in size, but many larger structures have been created by grouping several " ...if no Super Adobe tubes can be procured; this in fact was how the original design was developed. There is a great potential for long-term emergency shelters
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• Dimension stone
  ...Energy and Environmental Design ([[Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design|LEED]]). Educational institutions (colleges, universities, grade, and high ...ife cycle assessment]] is a method for estimating and comparing a range of environmental performance measures (e.g. [[global warming]], acidification potential, tox
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• Insulated concrete form
  ...lp your construction project attain Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building status. * Cost - Depending on design, an average home will cost about five dollars per square foot more than a c
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• Eco-cement
  ...ment]], and optionally pozzolans and industrial by-products, to reduce the environmental impact relative to conventional cement. One problem with the commercializat | title = Concrete Mix Design, Quality Control and Specification
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• Riprap
  *[http://chl.erdc.usace.army.mil/%5CMedia/2/8/4%5C700.pdf Design example, USACE] [[Category:Environmental soil science]]
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