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Day: September 30, 2024

Day: September 30, 2024

Thousands of toxins from food packaging found in humans – research

Lai Cheng September 30, 2024 0 Comments
Metals and PFAS linked to serious health issues are among compounds found, highlighting need for further scrutiny More than 3,600 chemicals approved for food contact in packaging, kitchenware or food processing equipment have been found in humans, new peer-reviewed research has found, highlighting a little-regulated exposure risk to toxic substances. The chemicals have been found in human...
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TROUBLING TOXICS

Lai Cheng September 30, 2024 0 Comments
Many chemicals released throughout the plastics life cycle are hazardous and have been shown to pose threats to human health and the environment, and most of these chemicals are not regulated internationally. The IPEN briefing Troubling Toxics discusses approaches in the Plastics Treaty to establish criteria for a negative list of toxic chemicals associated with the production, use, and disposal...
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COLLECTIVISM OVER INDIVIDUALISM

Lai Cheng September 30, 2024 0 Comments
A Lesson from Japan Japanese culture is rooted in respect and courtesy. In Japan, it's common for employees who arrive early to park farther away, allowing those who come later to park closer to the building. This practice reflects a strong sense of mutual respect and consideration in the workplace. By giving latecomers easier access to parking, those who arrive early help reduce the stress of...
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MAKE CLOTHES LAST

Lai Cheng September 30, 2024 0 Comments
Fast fashion wants us to buy what's in trend, wear it for a month and forget about it when we buy the next trendy thing, until we do a wardrobe clean out and throw it all out. We say no! Let's buy clothes we can see ourselves loving forever, make sure they're high quality whenever possible, repair them when they break, and keep them all for as long as possible! Source: 1 Million Women  
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