PCC Greenline® blog about sustainable chemistry and ecology from the PCC Group

What is recycling, how does it work, what types and stages are there?

4-03-2022

Care for our planet should accompany our simplest, everyday activities, such as taking out the household waste. The correct sorting of waste in our homes begins the global process of waste recycling, which businesses, state governments and international organisations are becoming more and more engaged in. What is recycling? What is its importance for the […]

Are solar panels harmful to health?

7-02-2022

In Poland, recent years have brought about an exceptionally dynamic increase in interest in renewable sources of energy, which are indisputably dominated by photovoltaic systems. The increased popularity of home solar systems has led to many questions on their effect on human health and the environment. Are PV systems safe? In this article, we will […]

Environmental pollution – why are we fighting CO2?

31-01-2022

The environmental crisis is one of the gravest dangers facing humanity today. Unfortunately, the unwise pursuit of technological and industrial advances has resulted in previously unforeseen environmental damage. The situation has deteriorated to such an extent that all living organisms are now more or less exposed to the pollutants found in water, air and soil.

Photovoltaic panels vs. solar panels – differences

24-01-2022

Even though photovoltaic systems and solar thermal collectors have been in widespread use in Poland for quite some time, many prospective investors continue to confuse these two systems that are based on different operating principles. For many people, the popular solar panels and photovoltaics are the same thing – we will explain why this assumption […]

Operating lifetime and disposal of solar panels

24-01-2022

The use of renewable solar energy is one of the key demands of modern ecology. However, solar panels have a limited operating lifetime, and their effective disposal is a key condition for rational resource management.

Green Internet – How Do Optical Fibres Help Protect The Environment?

8-12-2021

One area where the most can be done now to combat the climate crisis is the field of digitisation. On the one hand, the development of new technologies based on the global web makes our everyday life easier, but on the other – it contributes to emitting huge quantities of carbon dioxide and other harmful […]

What is passive construction engineering?

18-11-2021

When you plan to build a house, it is worth considering not only its functionality and comfort, but also method of use, construction costs and environmental impact of the entire project. This is facilitated by an increasing number of passive building designs, which are enjoying ever greater interest among project owners with each passing year. […]

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Agents

27-10-2021

Each and every one of us can have an effect on the environment. You too! If you want to take care of your planet, you should consider how to reduce the negative impact you may have on your environment. One effective method is to use environmentally friendly cleaning agents. Chemicals that get into the sewage […]

Changes in the plastics industry – is there an ear of paper ahead?

6-10-2021

Will single-use plastic cups, drinking straws, wrappers or shopping bags completely disappear from shops, eateries and our daily lives? On the one hand, the European Union wants to drastically reduce the consumption of plastic products. On the other, it is still uncertain whether there will be enough raw materials to fully compensate for the advantages […]