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06/17/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Watch what you eat: 5 Tips to help reduce your toxic plastic exposure in food and water
The National Library of Medicine defines microplastics as pieces of plastic smaller than 5 mm in size. Microplastics can be found in oceans, ocean seabeds, coastal waters, shorelines and the surface of the sea. They can even be found in food and water. To limit your exposure to microplastics, take measures such as filtering the water you […]
06/12/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Living in a poison paradise: 11 Environmental toxins and how to avoid them
Living a healthy lifestyle involves practicing habits like eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, as well as avoiding environmental toxins, which can adversely affect your overall well-being. However, the latter may prove difficult, as these toxins are present in various products, even in the food you eat. What are environmental toxins? Environmental toxins occur […]
05/22/2020
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By Zoey Sky
It’s not that simple: Harvard report suggests “stamping out candles and incense” for a healthier home – but didn’t differentiate between synthetics and natural products
Burning scented candles and incense helps people relax, while others use them for religious reasons. But according to one report, using candles or incense can affect air quality in your home. Does this mean you should stop using these scented products? Keeping your home free from toxins The Healthy Home report from the Harvard T.H. […]
05/19/2020
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By Zoey Sky
The dangers of chlorpyrifos: What is this brain-damaging pesticide and how can you avoid it?
Research warns that a lot of conventional oat cereals contain alarming amounts of glyphosate, a carcinogenic pesticide. But did you know that chlorpyrifos, another toxic pesticide, could also be hiding in your breakfast? Chlorpyrifos in non-organic milk Data from a study conducted by the Organic Center has found that at least 60 percent of the non-organic milk sampled by […]
03/05/2020
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By Zoey Sky
The war on plastic rages on: Bali government bans single-use plastics
Countries throughout the globe are joining the fight to end plastic waste, and Bali is one of the latest to ban the use of single-use plastic items to reduce ocean pollution. The law’s six-month transition period ended in June 2019 and on July 2 of the same year, the law prohibiting plastic bags, straws and Styrofoam came into effect. […]
02/25/2020
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By Zoey Sky
ENDANGERING the Pacific Ocean: Japanese proposal to dump radioactive water from disabled nuclear power plant gets APPROVAL
In December 2019, a government-appointed panel proposed that the best way to dispose of the radioactive water stored in Japan’s disabled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is to release it into the Pacific Ocean. This is the first of two suggestions from the committee counseling Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) on how to […]
02/20/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Want to lower indoor pollution risk? Stop drying clothes indoors and keep the windows open while you cook, advise NHS regulators
Occasionally drying clothes indoors seems harmless, but according to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), doing this simple chore may be contributing to indoor air pollution. Representatives from NICE, the National Health Service’s (NHS) regulator, have advised the public to keep windows open while cooking and to stop drying clothes indoors to reduce air pollution […]
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 […]
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