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The Environmental Impact of Drain Cleaning Products and Alternatives

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Cleaning drains is essential for maintaining a functional plumbing system, but the environmental impact of traditional drain-unclogging products is significant. Many commercial drain cleaners contain harsh chemicals that can harm aquatic ecosystems, contribute to pollution, and pose health risks. Understanding these impacts and exploring eco-friendly alternatives can help you make more sustainable choices for maintaining your drains.

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N.J. salt marshes in danger of disappearing

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By The Associated Press
on February 11, 2017 at 11:25 AM, updated February 11, 2017 at 11:26 AM

WELLS, Maine — Scientists working on an assessment of salt marshes along the U.S. coast say half of those they studied will be gone in 350 years if lost ground isn’t regained.

Salt marshes provide vital habitat for animals and are important for their role in coastal protection. But the ecosystems along the coasts are falling victim to pressures such as sea-level rise and changing land uses, and are flooded frequently by seawater.

The U.S. Geological Survey set about to determine the danger erosion poses to eight salt marshes on the two coasts. The agency says it was surprised to find all eight of the marshes losing ground, some severely.

https://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2017/02/half_of_us_salt_marshes_to_disappear_without_chang.html