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Although the synthetic substance is not fully biodegradable and doesn't simply disappear in its entirety, a large percentage of the makeup of PVA is biodegradable and the substance is considered safe by the EPA.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
Although detergent pods are supposed to use a biodegradable and fully dissolvable grade of PVA, most people are aware of the growing microplastic pollution crisis and are looking for alternatives.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
In partnership with the Veterans Administration, PVA’s Medical Services team conducts site visits across the country, engaging with ALS specialists.
—Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 6 July 2024
The aim of this study was to ascertain whether exposure to PVA was associated with discernible effects on brain morphology... ...
—Discover Magazine, 28 July 2010
Hu and colleagues have also used polyvinyl alcohol, or PVA—a polymer used in glue and food packaging—to infiltrate the wood skeletons, making transparent wood that conducts heat at a rate five times lower than that of glass, the team reported in 2019 in Advanced Functional Materials.
—Jude Coleman, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
Both materials are lightweight and effective, but PVA can hold up to 12 times its weight in water.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 4 Aug. 2023
Look for towels made of fabrics like microfiber or PVA (Polyvinyl acetate) that are soft against the skin and provide optimal moisture absorption.
—Talene Appleton, menshealth.com, 26 May 2023
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2024
Although detergent pods are supposed to use a biodegradable and fully dissolvable grade of PVA, most people are aware of the growing microplastic pollution crisis and are looking for alternatives.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2024
In partnership with the Veterans Administration, PVA’s Medical Services team conducts site visits across the country, engaging with ALS specialists.
—Patrick Skerrett, STAT, 6 July 2024
The aim of this study was to ascertain whether exposure to PVA was associated with discernible effects on brain morphology... ...
—Discover Magazine, 28 July 2010
Hu and colleagues have also used polyvinyl alcohol, or PVA—a polymer used in glue and food packaging—to infiltrate the wood skeletons, making transparent wood that conducts heat at a rate five times lower than that of glass, the team reported in 2019 in Advanced Functional Materials.
—Jude Coleman, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2023
Both materials are lightweight and effective, but PVA can hold up to 12 times its weight in water.
—Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 4 Aug. 2023
Look for towels made of fabrics like microfiber or PVA (Polyvinyl acetate) that are soft against the skin and provide optimal moisture absorption.
—Talene Appleton, menshealth.com, 26 May 2023
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“PVA.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/PVA. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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