We need to keep plastic out of the ocean. Is a bag ban Washington’s best solution? | Opinion
There are several reasons for this. First, the impact of plastic grocery bags from the United States is very small. A study ...
Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth: researchers
PARIS: Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people’s mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also ...
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Chewing Gum Releases Tiny Plastic Pieces In Mouth: Researchers
Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning ...
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It’s Been Five Years Since New York Banned Single-Use Plastic Bags. They’re Still Floating Around.
New York State’s ban in 2020 was part of an effort to curb litter and minimize greenhouse emissions caused by plastic bag production. Mr. Marte, who is also president of the Bodega and Small ...
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Ask Eartha: How to cut down on plastic while grocery shopping?
Dear Eartha, I’m trying to cut down on my plastic use, but shopping at the grocery store is challenging. What tips do you ...
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Your favourite chewing gum might be hiding tiny plastic pieces, say scientists
plastic bags and bottles", Jones said. Oliver Jones, a chemistry professor at Australia's RMIT University, said that if the relatively small number of microplastics were swallowed, they "would ...
Oregon Senate passes bill to ban single-use plastic checkout bags statewide
Oregon Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would ban single-use checkout bags statewide and allow only recycled paper bags.
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Hints from Heloise: Reusing cereal bags, keeping eggs warm and more ...
Dear Heloise: I have discovered a splendid use for plastic bags that contain dry cereal in cardboard boxes ... In addition to ...
Microplastics are everywhere. Here are 5 ways to reduce your exposure
From your clothing to the water you drink, being mindful of microplastics can help reduce your exposure and health risk.
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Proposals aim to ban disposable products in Illinois businesses and schools
“It reduces choice for small business owners. We have a one size fits all mandate applied across the board. Maybe it makes ...
Pinellas County man accused of snorting, eating evidence, deputies say
A man was arrested Monday and accused of tampering with evidence while sitting handcuffed in the back of a police car.
Dementia-link to bottled water as human brains found to contain teaspoon of plastic pieces
Researchers found some human brains now contain up to seven grammes of plastic - as much as it takes to make a small spoon ...