{"id":12742,"date":"2026-04-07T02:50:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T02:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/?p=12742"},"modified":"2026-04-07T02:50:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T02:50:14","slug":"eco-friendly-biodegradable-blasting-media-green-alternatives-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/zh\/resource\/blog\/eco-friendly-biodegradable-blasting-media-green-alternatives-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Eco-Friendly &amp; Biodegradable Blasting Media: Green Alternatives Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- ============================================================\n     D-3: Eco-Friendly & Biodegradable Blasting Media: Green Alternatives Guide\n     Target URL: https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/eco-friendly-biodegradable-blasting-media-green-alternatives-guide\/\n     ============================================================ -->\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Article\",\n            \"headline\": \"Eco-Friendly & Biodegradable Blasting Media: Green Alternatives Guide\",\n            \"description\": \"Evaluation of environmentally favorable abrasive blasting media \\u2014 garnet, aluminum oxide, glass bead, steel media, organic abrasives, and soda blasting \\u2014 for sustainability goals, waste disposal regulations, TCLP compliance, and green procurement. 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class=\"hlh-hero-label\">Safety &amp; Compliance<\/div>\n    <h1>Eco-Friendly &amp; Biodegradable Blasting Media: Green Alternatives Guide<\/h1>\n    <p>A comprehensive evaluation of abrasive blasting media from an environmental perspective \u2014 covering dust generation, waste disposal classification, TCLP compliance, biodegradability, and alignment with sustainability goals and green procurement standards.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"hlh-hero-meta\">\n      <span>Published April 2026<\/span>\n      <span>By Jiangsu Henglihong Technology Co., Ltd.<\/span>\n      <span>~2,000 words \u00b7 9 min read<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-toc\">\n    <div class=\"hlh-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n    <ol>\n      <li><a href=\"#env-drivers\">Environmental Pressures on Blasting Operations<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#env-dimensions\">Five Environmental Dimensions<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#scorecard\">Environmental Scorecard by Media Type<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#garnet\">Garnet: The Green Industrial Standard<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#steel-media\">Steel Media with Reclaim: Lowest Waste Volume<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#organic\">Biodegradable Organic Media<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#slag-risks\">Slag Abrasives: Hidden Environmental Risks<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#waste-disposal\">Spent Media Waste Disposal Guide<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 id=\"env-drivers\">Environmental Pressures on Blasting Operations<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"hlh-lead\">Environmental regulation of abrasive blasting operations has intensified significantly through the 2020s. In April 2026, operators face a more complex regulatory environment than any previous generation \u2014 with tightening rules on dust emissions, waste disposal classifications, crystalline silica exposure, heavy metal leaching from spent media, and waterway proximity requirements converging simultaneously on blasting operations in most major industrial jurisdictions.<\/p>\n  <p>Beyond regulatory compliance, supply chain sustainability requirements are increasingly influencing media selection for industrial blasting operations. OEM customers, ESG-focused procurement teams, and project-level environmental requirements are all driving demand for media with lower environmental impact \u2014 lower dust, non-hazardous waste, minimal heavy metal content, and low embodied energy where alternatives exist.<\/p>\n  <p>This guide evaluates all major abrasive blasting media across five environmental dimensions and provides a practical framework for identifying the most appropriate environmentally favorable media for specific application contexts. For complete media technical comparison: <a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/abrasive-blasting-media-comparison-chart-hardness-profile-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abrasive Blasting Media Comparison Chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 id=\"env-dimensions\">Five Environmental Dimensions of Blast Media<\/h2>\n  <p>A meaningful environmental assessment of blasting media requires evaluation across five distinct dimensions \u2014 each reflects a different environmental impact pathway:<\/p>\n  <ol>\n    <li><strong>Dust generation:<\/strong> Airborne particulate generated during blasting that may constitute a health risk, contribute to PM2.5 environmental pollution, or require costly dust collection systems.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Free crystalline silica content:<\/strong> The primary driver of occupational silicosis risk and the basis for the most stringent regulatory controls on blasting media globally.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Spent media waste classification:<\/strong> Whether spent media is classified as hazardous waste (RCRA, TCLP-based) or non-hazardous solid waste \u2014 determining disposal cost and administrative burden.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Heavy metal content:<\/strong> Presence of lead, arsenic, chromium, cadmium, or other regulated heavy metals in the media that could leach from spent media and contaminate soil or groundwater.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Recyclability \/ waste volume:<\/strong> The reuse cycles available and the resulting volume of spent media generated per unit of blasting work \u2014 a direct measure of resource efficiency.<\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n\n  <h2 id=\"scorecard\">Environmental Scorecard by Media Type<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"hlh-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>\u5a92\u4f53\u7c7b\u578b<\/th><th>Dust Level<\/th><th>Free Silica<\/th><th>Waste Classification<\/th><th>Heavy Metals<\/th><th>\u53ef\u56de\u6536\u6027<\/th><th>Overall Env. Rating<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td><strong>\u77f3\u69b4\u77f3<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Very Low<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">&lt;1%<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Non-hazardous<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Very Low<\/td><td>3\u20135\u00d7<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Excellent<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td><strong>Steel Grit\/Shot<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Low<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Zero<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Non-hazardous<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Zero<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">200\u2013300\u00d7<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Excellent (lowest waste volume)<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td><strong>\u6c27\u5316\u94dd<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Medium<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">&lt;1%<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Non-hazardous<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Very Low<\/td><td>4\u20138\u00d7<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Good<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td><strong>Glass Bead<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Low<\/td><td>~70% (amorphous)<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Non-hazardous<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Very Low<\/td><td>3\u20136\u00d7<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Good<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td><strong>Walnut Shell \/ Corn Cob<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Low<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Zero<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Compostable<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Zero<\/td><td>Single-use<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Good (biodegradable)<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td><strong>\u78b3\u9178\u6c22\u94a0<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Very Low<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Zero<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Water-soluble<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Zero<\/td><td>Single-use<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Very Good (zero solid waste)<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td><strong>Coal Slag<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">High<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">1\u20133%<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">May be hazardous (TCLP)<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Potential (As, Pb, Cr)<\/td><td>Single-use<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">Poor<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td><strong>Copper Slag<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Medium-High<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">1\u20132%<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">May be hazardous (TCLP)<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Potential (Cu, Pb)<\/td><td>Single-use<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">Poor<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td><strong>\u7845\u7802<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">Very High<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">70\u201399%<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Non-hazardous (media itself)<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Very Low<\/td><td>Single-use<\/td><td class=\"td-bad\">Very Poor (health)<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 id=\"garnet\">Garnet: The Green Industrial Standard<\/h2>\n  <p>Garnet has established itself as the environmental benchmark for industrial mineral abrasive blasting. Its combination of very low dust generation, free silica content below 1%, non-hazardous waste classification in virtually all jurisdictions, negligible heavy metal content, and 3\u20135 reuse cycles makes it the go-to specification for environmentally sensitive blasting projects \u2014 marine and offshore work, bridge rehabilitation over waterways, and pipeline blasting in ecologically sensitive corridors.<\/p>\n  <p>SSPC-AB 3 compliance certification and TCLP test reports from garnet suppliers confirm non-hazardous waste status and provide the documentation needed for environmental permit applications and contract compliance. For full garnet technical reference: <a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/garnet-blasting-media-eco-friendly-performance-for-wet-dry-blasting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Garnet Blasting Media: Eco-Friendly Performance for Wet &amp; Dry Blasting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 id=\"steel-media\">Steel Media with Reclaim: Lowest Total Waste Volume<\/h2>\n  <p>While steel media does not biodegrade and does introduce iron into the spent media waste stream, its extraordinary recyclability (200\u2013300 cycles) makes it the option with the lowest total solid waste volume generated per unit of blasting work. Consider: a facility blasting 100 tonnes of structural steel per month using copper slag (single-use) generates approximately 3,500 kg of spent media per month. The same facility using steel grit with reclaim generates approximately 50\u2013100 kg of fines and rejected media per month \u2014 a 35\u201370\u00d7 reduction in waste volume.<\/p>\n  <p>This waste reduction advantage is environmentally significant: less material extraction, less transportation, less disposal site usage, and lower disposal cost. For operations where iron contamination does not prevent steel media use (i.e., carbon steel substrates), steel media with proper reclaim is arguable the most resource-efficient choice overall. For cost-efficiency details: <a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/abrasive-blasting-media-recycling-reclaim-systems-reduce-cost-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Abrasive Blasting Media Recycling &amp; Reclaim Systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 id=\"organic\">Biodegradable Organic Media: Walnut Shell, Corn Cob &amp; Soda<\/h2>\n  <p>Walnut shell, corn cob, and sodium bicarbonate blasting media are fully biodegradable or water-soluble, making them the most environmentally favorable options from a waste disposal standpoint \u2014 assuming the spent media is not contaminated with hazardous substances from the substrate. Clean spent organic media can typically be composted or treated as organic agricultural waste, eliminating industrial waste disposal costs and administrative burden.<\/p>\n  <p>Their environmental advantages are real but their application range is narrow \u2014 these are cleaning media, not profiling media. They cannot remove rust, create coating adhesion profiles, or replace harder abrasives in any application requiring measurable surface roughness change. Their correct position is as the environmental best-practice choice within their defined application space: soft cleaning, food equipment, heritage stone, fire restoration. See full guide: <a class=\"hlh-link\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/plastic-organic-blasting-media-walnut-shell-corn-cob-plastic-grit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plastic &amp; Organic Blasting Media<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <h2 id=\"slag-risks\">Slag Abrasives: Hidden Environmental Risks<\/h2>\n  <p>Coal slag and copper slag have been widely used as low-cost single-use abrasives, particularly in the US and Asia-Pacific markets. Their environmental profile is significantly worse than the alternatives outlined above:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Higher dust generation:<\/strong> Slag abrasives are generally more friable than garnet or metal abrasives, generating more fine airborne particulate during blasting.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Free silica concerns:<\/strong> Some slag sources contain 1\u20133% free crystalline silica, approaching regulatory trigger levels in jurisdictions with the most stringent controls.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>TCLP failure risk:<\/strong> Depending on the source material (coal or copper smelting slag), spent media may contain arsenic, lead, chromium, or other regulated heavy metals at concentrations that cause TCLP test failures \u2014 requiring disposal as hazardous waste at significantly higher cost than non-hazardous solid waste.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>No recyclability:<\/strong> Single-use only \u2014 generating the maximum possible waste volume per unit of blasting work.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-box hlh-box-orange\">\n    <div class=\"hlh-box-title\">TCLP Testing: Essential Before Specifying Slag<\/div>\n    <p>Before specifying coal slag or copper slag for any project, always obtain and review current TCLP (Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure) test data from the specific supply source being used. TCLP compliance can vary significantly between slag sources and even between production batches from the same source. A slag that passes TCLP from one mine or smelter may fail from another. Projects in sensitive environments, near water, or with strict waste disposal requirements should specify TCLP-certified non-hazardous media (garnet, aluminum oxide, steel) to eliminate this uncertainty.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2 id=\"waste-disposal\">Spent Media Waste Disposal Guide<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"hlh-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr><th>\u5a92\u4f53\u7c7b\u578b<\/th><th>Typical Waste Class (clean steel substrate)<\/th><th>Typical Disposal Route<\/th><th>Cost Indicator<\/th><th>TCLP Testing Needed?<\/th><\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr><td>\u77f3\u69b4\u77f3<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Non-hazardous solid waste<\/td><td>Industrial landfill, recycling (aggregate)<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>Not typically<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>\u6c27\u5316\u94dd<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Non-hazardous solid waste<\/td><td>Industrial landfill, recycling (refractory)<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>Not typically<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Steel Grit\/Shot (fines)<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Non-hazardous solid waste<\/td><td>Scrap metal recycling<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Very Low (recyclable)<\/td><td>Not typically<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Glass Bead<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Non-hazardous solid waste<\/td><td>Industrial landfill, glass recycling<\/td><td>Low<\/td><td>Not typically<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Walnut Shell \/ Corn Cob<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Organic waste (if uncontaminated)<\/td><td>Composting, agricultural waste<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Very Low<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>\u78b3\u9178\u6c22\u94a0<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Water-soluble (drain disposal where permitted)<\/td><td>Water rinse, drain (confirm local pH limits)<\/td><td class=\"td-good\">Very Low<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Coal Slag<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Varies \u2014 TCLP testing required<\/td><td>Industrial landfill or hazardous waste if TCLP fails<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Medium\u2013High<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Yes \u2014 always<\/td><\/tr>\n        <tr><td>Copper Slag<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Varies \u2014 TCLP testing required<\/td><td>Industrial landfill or hazardous waste if TCLP fails<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Medium\u2013High<\/td><td class=\"td-warn\">Yes \u2014 always<\/td><\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-box hlh-box-blue\">\n    <div class=\"hlh-box-title\">Substrate Contamination Overrides Media Classification<\/div>\n    <p>The waste classification of any spent blast media is determined by what it has absorbed from the substrate \u2014 not by the media&#8217;s own composition. Garnet, aluminum oxide, or any other non-hazardous media blasted from a substrate coated with lead paint, chromate primer, or cadmium plating will contain those hazardous substances and must be classified and disposed of accordingly. Always evaluate spent media from the substrate contamination perspective, not just the media identity.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-cta\">\n    <h3>Source Environmentally Responsible Blasting Media<\/h3>\n    <p>Jiangsu Henglihong Technology supplies aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, glass beads, and steel shot\/grit \u2014 all with low free silica, non-hazardous waste classification, and full TCLP and chemical analysis documentation. We support green procurement requirements with comprehensive environmental compliance documentation.<\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request Environmental Documentation<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr>\n\n  <h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"hlh-faq\">\n    <div class=\"hlh-faq-item\">\n      <button class=\"hlh-faq-q\" onclick=\"hlhD3Toggle(this)\">What is the most environmentally friendly abrasive blasting media?<span class=\"hlh-faq-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/button>\n      <div class=\"hlh-faq-a\">Garnet and steel media with closed-loop reclaim score highest holistically. Garnet has very low free silica, minimal dust, non-hazardous waste classification, and low heavy metal content. Steel media generates the lowest waste volume (200\u2013300 reuse cycles). For biodegradability, walnut shell and corn cob are fully compostable. Sodium bicarbonate dissolves completely in water. The best choice depends on application context and which environmental dimension is the priority.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"hlh-faq-item\">\n      <button class=\"hlh-faq-q\" onclick=\"hlhD3Toggle(this)\">Which blasting media is non-hazardous waste after use?<span class=\"hlh-faq-arrow\">\u25bc<\/span><\/button>\n      <div class=\"hlh-faq-a\">Garnet, aluminum oxide, glass bead, silicon carbide, steel shot\/grit, walnut shell, corn cob, and sodium bicarbonate are typically non-hazardous when used on uncontaminated carbon steel. Coal slag and copper slag require TCLP testing as they may contain leachable heavy metals. Always remember: the final waste classification is driven by substrate contamination content \u2014 media blasted from lead-painted or chromate-coated surfaces may be classified hazardous regardless of the media type.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <hr>\n\n  <div class=\"hlh-related\">\n    <div class=\"hlh-related-title\">Related Guides in This Series<\/div>\n    <div class=\"hlh-related-grid\">\n      <a class=\"hlh-related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/abrasive-blasting-media-complete-guide-to-types-properties-selection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <div class=\"rc-label\">Complete Guide<\/div>\n        <div class=\"rc-title\">Abrasive Blasting Media: Complete Guide to Types, Properties &amp; Selection<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"hlh-related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/silica-sand-in-abrasive-blasting-health-risks-osha-rules-safe-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <div class=\"rc-label\">Safety &amp; Compliance<\/div>\n        <div class=\"rc-title\">Silica Sand in Abrasive Blasting: Health Risks, OSHA Rules &amp; Safe Alternatives<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"hlh-related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/abrasive-blasting-media-recycling-reclaim-systems-reduce-cost-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <div class=\"rc-label\">Safety &amp; Compliance<\/div>\n        <div class=\"rc-title\">Abrasive Blasting Media Recycling &amp; Reclaim Systems: Reduce Cost &amp; Waste<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n      <a class=\"hlh-related-card\" href=\"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/resource\/blog\/garnet-blasting-media-eco-friendly-performance-for-wet-dry-blasting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <div class=\"rc-label\">Media Types<\/div>\n        <div class=\"rc-title\">Garnet Blasting Media: Eco-Friendly Performance for Wet &amp; Dry Blasting<\/div>\n      <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n(function(){\n  function hlhD3Toggle(btn){\n    var item=btn.closest('.hlh-faq-item');\n    var isOpen=item.classList.contains('open');\n    document.querySelectorAll('.hlh-d3 .hlh-faq-item').forEach(function(el){el.classList.remove('open');});\n    if(!isOpen){item.classList.add('open');}\n  }\n  window.hlhD3Toggle=hlhD3Toggle;\n})();\n<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Safety &amp; Compliance Eco-Friendly &amp; Biodegradable Blasting Media: Green Alternatives  [&#8230;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12780,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[62,175,138],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12742","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-industry","category-resource"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12742","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12742"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12742\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12744,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12742\/revisions\/12744"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12780"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12742"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12742"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hlh-js.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12742"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}