The Stan Original documentary, Revealed: How To Poison A Planet, investigates the extensive global contamination brought about by seemingly benign products such as firefighting foam. This compelling film, featuring environmental activists like Robert Bilott and Mark Ruffalo, uncovers the profound effects of "forever chemicals" (also known as PFAS) on communities around the world. Spanning from the bustling streets of New York City to the isolated Australian Aboriginal community of Wreck Bay, the documentary highlights the pervasive environmental and health crises caused by these persistent toxic substances.
The Battle Against PFAS Contamination
In what has become the largest drinking water litigation case in American history, Revealed: How To Poison A Planet documents the tireless efforts of legal teams, environmental activists, and affected communities striving to hold major chemical companies accountable. The litigation reveals explosive evidence about what these companies allegedly knew regarding toxic "forever chemicals" for decades. These synthetic chemicals, particularly those used in firefighting foam, have contaminated water supplies and the environment, impacting the health of millions worldwide. Award-winning actor and environmental activist Mark Ruffalo, who separately portrayed lawyer Robert Bilott in a related film Dark Waters (2019), joins the documentary to highlight the corporate misconduct that led to this global crisis. As Mark Ruffalo aptly questions:
“The thing that was always astonishing to me, that people made the decision to go forward with putting these chemicals in our environment - they knew what they were doing, those were decisions made by people, you can’t help but ask, what kind of people do that?”
Bygen's Role in Addressing Environmental Contamination
At Bygen, we recognize the urgency of addressing such environmental crises. Amidst the grim revelations, there is hope on the horizon with innovative solutions from Bygen. Our patented low-temperature activated carbon technology offers a sustainable and cost-efficient solution for mitigating the impact of harmful substances. Activated carbon is renowned for its excellent adsorption properties, making it a critical tool in purifying water and air, combating the spread of contaminants like PFAS, and playing a crucial role in water purification, wastewater treatment, and air filtration.
How Bygen's Activated Carbon Can Help
Highly Effective in Contaminant Removal: Our activated carbon products are designed to effectively remove a wide range of contaminants, including PFAS, from water and air. This makes them ideal for use in water filtration systems, air purifiers, and industrial applications.
Low Production Costs: Bygen’s innovative production process ensures that our activated carbon is not only effective but also cost-efficient. This allows for widespread application and accessibility, particularly in communities most affected by contamination.
Environmentally Friendly: Our low-temperature activation process reduces carbon emissions, making our activated carbon solutions more environmentally sustainable compared to traditional methods.
Using Bygen’s Activated Carbon to Combat PFAS
Given the pervasive nature of PFAS contamination, the need for efficient and scalable solutions is critical. Bygen’s activated carbon can be employed in various applications to address this:
Water Filtration Systems: Activated carbon filters are essential in removing PFAS from drinking water, ensuring safer consumption.
Industrial Wastewater Treatment: Industries can utilize activated carbon to treat wastewater, preventing harmful chemicals from entering natural water bodies.
Air Purification: Our activated carbon air filters can capture and neutralize airborne contaminants, contributing to healthier living environments.
Soil Purification: Activated carbon is a proven method for immobilising PFAS in contaminated soils, helping alleviate transportations issues.
The urgent need to address environmental contamination, as highlighted by Revealed: How To Poison A Planet, has never been clearer. At Bygen, we are committed to providing effective and sustainable solutions to combat pollution and protect our planet. Our patented low-temperature activated carbon showcases our innovation and dedication to making a positive impact. For more information, please contact us for further assistance. If you are interested in learning more about the impact of PFAS contamination and the global efforts to address this crisis, we highly recommend watching the documentary on Stan.
Photo Credits: Images used in this blog post are sourced from Stan