silver nanoparticles

[Franky]

Look at the different things that contain nanotechnology. I didn't realize its in so many different areas of our lives already. I personally believe it needs some regulatory approaches to be applied, we wouldn't want something like this get out of control

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans to require environmental safety guarantees from makers of products containing silver nanoparticles. The tiny particles are used in a wide range of products like shoe liners, food containers and even washing machines to kill bacteria and eliminate odors.

Critics say the particles, when released into the environment, can destroy microscopic organisms including beneficial bacteria. ( Very Bad Thing)

"Nanotechnology can mean so many different things," said Andrew Maynard of the Project on Emerging Nanotechnologies at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. "Specific examples like this will gradually help us make clear decisions as to whether existing regulatory approaches are adequate."