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11/23/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Dust mite allergies: Symptoms, treatments and prevention
Allergies are uncomfortable and inconvenient. If you’ve been suffering from allergies and skin irritation all year round, the culprit may be right in your home: dust mites. If you have dust mite allergies, you need to know the common symptoms of the condition and how to prevent allergy attacks. What are dust mites? Dust mites […]
09/06/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Just like humans, plants also have an immune system – and we might be poisoning it
Plants do more than just beautify gardens and lawns. Fruit-bearing plants, herbs, and vegetables provide the nutrients that you need to stay healthy, while all plants provide oxygen. But according to a study, plant breeding and pesticide use negatively affects the immune system of plants. The study, which was published in the journal Science, involved a collaboration between researchers […]
09/05/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Single-use no more: Plastic bottles can be upcycled to more durable materials
Single-use plastics cause plastic pollution, a problem that affects rivers, lakes, and oceans. To address this concern, researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) developed a recycling process that turns various materials made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) into other useful products that will last longer. NREL’s research was published in the journal Joule. What is […]
07/21/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Plastic straws, scourge of oceans, meets its match – in seaweed straws
Plastic straws may seem harmless, but if everyone in your neighborhood threw away a plastic straw once a day for one week, you would all accumulate a lot of plastic waste. Straws don’t decompose, and seabirds and animals ingest plastic. A startup called Loliware has designed “The Straw of the Future” – which is made of […]
07/14/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Want to stop using plastic? Here are 9 ways to start
It can be difficult to live a zero waste life, but you can start your journey to sustainability by making small changes, such as refusing single-use plastics and making reusable straws, water bottles, and tote bags a part of your normal routine. Single-use plastics vs. reusable products The best way to go zero waste is […]
05/26/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Going green: Plastic is out, banana leaves are in for supermarket food packaging in Thailand and Vietnam
Many countries around the globe are making an effort to reduce their plastic waste to save wildlife – and humans – from its detrimental effects. In fact, Thailand and Vietnam are just some countries that are taking a page (or a leaf for this one) from Mother Nature’s playbook to combat plastic waste. Banana leaves […]
05/25/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Wild bees are ESSENTIAL for producing larger and better blueberries
Pollinators are crucial to food production around the globe. In the U.S. alone, at least a third of all agricultural output hinges on pollinators. According to a fascinating study, having pollinators like wild bees is crucial to the production of larger blueberries. The study was published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment and conducted by researchers from […]
04/26/2019
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By Zoey Sky
All for cleaner air: 7 Simple things you can do to improve air quality
Whether you’re at home or commuting to work, poor air quality will negatively affect your health. If you want to lower your risk of developing health problems because of air pollution, you must do your part to improve air quality. Follow these simple tips to minimize air pollution. Don’t leave your car engine running. If […]
03/28/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Swedish researchers have discovered that nature heals itself: Dangerous levels of mercury in their aquatic ecosystems are correcting themselves
Mercury is listed as one of the top 10 chemical concerns for public health, as per the World Health Organization (WHO). Over half of Swedish lakes have very high mercury levels, and eating fish from these bodies of water can pose a threat to people’s health and wildlife. The matter seems hopeless, but results from a […]
02/18/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Simple tips and ideas to avoid food waste
Did you know that people who eat healthily are sometimes the biggest producers of food waste? However, with some careful planning and mindfulness, you can reduce food waste to help save the environment. Early in 2018, a study funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USA) revealed that American consumers waste at least a pound of food per […]
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