A Chemical Engineer's View of the Red Mud Disaster

The red mud disaster of October 4, 2010, followed the collapse of the Chamber 10 dam in Ajka Alumina Refinery, Hungary. Serious questions then arose about the properties of red mud, its health and environmental impacts, disposal of red mud, and the reasons for the collapse of the embankment.     

Weniger Umweltbelastung durch Umweltzeichen: Arznei‐ und Körperpflegemittel

Many pharmaceuticals and personal care products are released into the water compartment after use. It was shown previously that some compounds or their metabolites are stable in the environment and some have or may have effects on the environment. The Eco Label Scheme could enhance the use of environmentally safe products and thus foster the precautionary principle. We developed Basic Criteria for an Eco Label for Shampoos, Shower gels and Bath Foams.