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Plastic Particles Ingested in Food and Water

Jan 29, 2021 06:30AM

Researchers estimate people that drink bottled water ingest an additional 90,000 microplastic particles annually compared to 4,000 microplastics for those that drink only tap water.

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Recycled Plastics
Wishful Recycling: What Not to Put in the Bin

Sep 30, 2020 06:30AM ● By Yvette C. Hammett

"Wishful recycling" is when residents place waste items in the recycling bin that cannot be recycled. Here are ways to avoid wishful recycling with dos and don'ts for proper disposal.

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Biodegradable Compostable Recyclable
Starchy Solution: A Plant-Based Alternative to Plastic

Aug 31, 2020 06:30AM

Manufacturer Kuraray has introduced a renewable and sustainable starch-based barrier film called Plantic. The plant-based packaging material can be recycled or composted.

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Microplastics in the environment
Plastic Rain: Airborne Particulates Blanket Wilderness

Aug 31, 2020 06:30AM

Researchers estimate more than 1,000 tons of microplastics are deposited from the air into national parks and wilderness areas each year.

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Sea Turtle Attracted to Ocean Plastic
Sea Turtles Attracted to Deadly Ocean Plastic

Aug 31, 2020 06:30AM

Study finds that loggerhead turtles are attracted to ocean plastic they've confused as food, causing 1,000 to die each year from consuming plastic or getting tangled up in it.

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Plastics Adios: Mexicans Return to Old Ways After Ban

Mar 31, 2020 06:30AM

A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, as well as handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021.

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Viva Agave: Tequila Waste Turned into Bio-Straws

Feb 28, 2020 06:30AM

Tequila maker Jose Cuervo has initiated an eco-friendly process of salvaging the leftover agave fibers from its distilling process and upcycling them into biodegradable drinking straws.

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Disrupting Disposables: The Drive to Banish Single-Use Plastics

Jan 31, 2020 06:30AM

Universities, sports arenas, restaurants and other businesses are taking up the call to “disrupt disposables” as part of a global effort to dramatically cut down on single-use plastics.

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Beach Junk: Microplastics Found in Brand-New Sand

Dec 30, 2019 06:30AM

A Hawaiian beach that was formed by lava from the erupting Kilauea volcano in 2018 is already littered with invisible pieces of tiny plastic.

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Heave Ho: Cruise Line Abandons Plastic Bottles

Nov 27, 2019 06:30AM

As a result of its partnership with Just Goods, Inc., the Norwegian Cruise Line will replace single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 1, 2020.

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The Re-Use Revolution: Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies

Aug 30, 2019 06:30AM

The growing plastics crisis has inspired companies to shift away from single-use containers to ones that are reusable with a deposit.

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Loving It: Fast Food Giants Finally Address Plastic Pollution

Jun 29, 2018 09:02AM

McDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end, and Dunkin’ Donuts is phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups.

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Kick the Plastic Habit: Choose Earth-Friendly Alternatives

Dec 29, 2017 10:10AM ● By Avery Mack

With the oceans predicted to contain more plastic than fish by 2050, we can join vital efforts underway at personal, local and global levels to reduce plastic use.

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Go Plastic-Free: Ways to Shrink Our Footprint

Jul 31, 2013 09:37AM ● By Randy Kambic

Plastic is everywhere in our home, but we can start taking baby steps to reduce its impact on our health and the environment.

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Eat Plastic-Free: Healthy, Practical Tips for People and the Planet

Jan 10, 2012 04:22PM ● By Brita Belli

Plastic containers for food and drinks often contain unhealthy chemicals that contribute to toxic buildups in our bodies and landfills. Try these practical ways to avoid using them.

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5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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