​The EU Commission is taking action on the "intentional" #Microplastics that are included in products like cosmetics and detergents. This is a long and slow process, and not everyone is happy - https://lnkd.in/eT7gx5gF, but at least they are moving in the right direction!

The next step is for action on what they call "unintentional" #Microplasticemissions from #Paint, Tyres, Textiles and Pellets. We all look forward to seeing DG ENV's report on regulatory measures to stop emissions from these sources of Microplastics, hopefully by the end of 2022.  

Remember, research from EA - Environmental Action in February, 2022 found that Paint is the biggest source of Microplastic Emissions into the #Ocean. #PaintIsPlastic

The EU Commission wants to realise the objective in the #GreenDeal to reduce Microplastic Emissions into the Environment by 30% by 2030.  

Pinovo is playing its part to achieve this target with its clean blasting technology for surface treatment. If you are not doing so already, why not "Follow" Pinovo on LinkedIn to see how an Ocean Impact company from Bergen, Norway can have an impact on a big Environmental problem like Paint Microplastic Pollution!

For more on the EU Commission's move on Intentional Microplastics - follow this link - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/european-chemicals-agency_microplastics-euabrreach-saferchemicals-activity-6989133826211934208-4X-V?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop​

Pinovo is a leader in the area of #ATEX certification - enabling our customers to operate in environments where there is a risk of explosion. Our tools and equipment are ATEX certified, and have been used inside the torpedo tube of a nuclear submarine, on the decks of Navy frigates, and inside a number of different nuclear power stations!  Unfortunately, we can’t show you photos of these applications….for obvious reasons! 

Because our tools are ATEX certified, they are also used in oil refineries, chemical plants, and on oil rigs. Even our patented PiHab, which enables open and clean blasting within a flexible, mobile habitat, is ATEX certified - see the photo of the label!  

The other key area of development is #productivity - a traditional challenge for clean blasting. By combining our PiWalk tool with its higher productivity, with a spring balancer and pulley, Perspect Industrial Products, our distributor in the Benelux region, successfully used the tool on the vertical surface of distillation columns in a very large chemical plant in Antwerp.

We are currently developing a new version of the PiWalk that will have even greater productivity. So, watch this space!re to edit.

Pinovo is keeping very good company! See all the great Solutions and Innovations that were chosen as "Solutions to Watch" by TOOL and WOC in their article - https://lnkd.in/dDvREMpS 
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Recognition of the problem of Paint Microplastic Pollution and the solutions, like Pinovo's, is important and valuable. It incites regulators, like the #eucommission, to address the issue, which in turn drives industry change to new clean surface treatment methods! Well done, and a big thanks to The Ocean Opportunity Lab and World Ocean Council