Envizura’s E3Trace

An Integrated Framework for Tracking Contaminants In The Environment and Reducing Exposure Risks

The proposed research framework offers a comprehensive, data-driven approach to contaminant tracking, exposure assessment, and sustainable material selection. Structured into four integrated phases, the framework addresses environmental and human health risks through:

  • Phase 1 (Material Transparency):
    Establishes detailed material inventories and identifies pollutant sources across key industries (construction, pharmaceuticals, electronics, textiles, and personal care) using databases like HPD Open Standards, Declare Label, EPA HPV Registry, and EPEAT.

  • Phase 2 (Environmental Contaminant Tracking & Exposure Assessment):
    Implements advanced hydrologic modeling tools (SWAT, MODFLOW, QUAL-2K, SWMM, WASP, HEC-RAS) to simulate contaminant fate and transport in surface water, groundwater, and wastewater systems. This phase includes environmental sampling and wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) to quantify population-level exposure risks. 

  • Phase 3 (Personal Exposure Monitoring in Indoor Environment):
    Through the use of WBE population health data related to exposure may be gathered. Combines indoor environmental quality assessments with in-situ diagnostic health monitoring devices (Purcell BioPro+™) that detect disease biomarkers in breath and saliva.

  • Phase 4 (Using a Large Language Model (LLM) to Discover New Products):
    Exposure, Waste Generation and Material Information data from the first three phases inform AI-driven strategies to select safer alternative materials, reducing personal exposure risks. This can be 

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This multi-phase framework presents a holistic, data-driven solution to contaminant tracking in the environment, exposure assessment, and pollution prevention. By integrating AI-driven material selection, hydrologic modeling, analysis of different water matrices, WBE, near real-time health diagnostics, and policy interventions, it creates a proactive approach to reducing hazardous chemical exposure at both individual and systemic levels. The framework aligns with global sustainability initiatives and regulatory standards and offers a scalable, adaptable model for industries, policymakers, and researchers working toward environmental and public health protection while also protecting the chemical industry and fostering innovation. By bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and regulatory action, this framework will reduce environmental contamination while promoting sustainable product development.