Szappanszennyezdés
Szappanszennyezdés refers to the pollution caused by soap and its byproducts in the environment, primarily in aquatic ecosystems. Soaps are typically made from fats or oils reacted with a strong alkali, and while they are designed to break down, their widespread use can lead to significant environmental issues. The main components of soap that contribute to pollution are surfactants, which reduce the surface tension of water. When released into waterways, these surfactants can harm aquatic life by damaging gill tissues and interfering with their ability to absorb oxygen.
Another concern related to soap pollution is eutrophication. While not directly caused by soap itself, many
The breakdown products of soaps can also sometimes contain chemicals that are not entirely benign. While most