Sulphur Dioxide

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Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a colourless, acrid gas formed by the combustion of sulphur. It is an oxidising and reducing agent and is used as a refrigerant, disinfectant, preservative and bleach.

Testing

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Transboundary or Transfrontier Pollution

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This is pollution that is generated in one country and is carried via air or water to another country where it causes damage, illness or nuisance.

VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)

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VOCs are primarily the lighter ‘fractions’ of oil or hydrocarbons, that is, the parts that evaporates easily because they have a low boiling point.

Zero Waste

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'Zero Waste is a goal that is both pragmatic and visionary, to guide people to emulate sustainable natural cycles, where all discarded materials are resources for others to use.'