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Foods we eat are covered in plastics that may be causing a rise in premature births, study says
Health & Fitness

Foods we eat are covered in plastics that may be causing a rise in premature births, study says

CNN  —  Premature births are on the rise, yet experts aren’t sure why. Now, researchers have found synthetic chemicals called…
Some easy (or mostly easy) life changes that have a big impact on the world’s oceans
Environment

Some easy (or mostly easy) life changes that have a big impact on the world’s oceans

It all seems so daunting: plastics in the ocean, dying coral reefs, entire species being wiped out – but don’t…
The world is creating more single-use plastic waste than ever, report finds
Environment

The world is creating more single-use plastic waste than ever, report finds

Brisbane, Australia CNN  —  The world is producing a record amount of single-use plastic waste, mostly made from polymers created…
UK government bans single-use plastic plates and cutlery
Environment

UK government bans single-use plastic plates and cutlery

Single-use plastic cutlery, plates and other items will be banned in the UK from October and replaced by biodegradable items…
This company is making whirlpools to clean microplastics from water
Environment

This company is making whirlpools to clean microplastics from water

Microplastics contaminate the whole planet, from Arctic ice to Mount Everest. The tiny particles, less than 5 millimeters in diameter,…
India bans single-use plastic to combat pollution
World

India bans single-use plastic to combat pollution

New Delhi – India on Friday imposed a ban on single-use plastics on items ranging from straws to cigarette packets…
Factory for plastic industries to be established in North Sinai
Egypt

Factory for plastic industries to be established in North Sinai

The North Sinai Governorate agreed to establish a factory for plastic industries, providing plastic industries in the governorate’s markets at…
Nestlé launches 100% recycled plastic water bottles in Egypt
Egypt

Nestlé launches 100% recycled plastic water bottles in Egypt

Nestlé Waters, the largest bottled water company in Egypt, has launched new water bottles made of 100 percent recycled plastic,…
In major ocean polluter Philippines, group turns plastic waste into planks
Environment

In major ocean polluter Philippines, group turns plastic waste into planks

MANILA, Oct 25 (Reuters) – A group of recyclers in the Philippines is trying to ease the country’s worsening plastic…
Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction
World

Pandemic deals blow to plastic bag bans, plastic reduction

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Just weeks ago, cities and even states across the U.S. were busy banning straws, limiting takeout…
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