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Month: November 2024

Month: November 2024

“HIGH HAZARD” TOXINS COMMON IN BEAUTY PRODUCTS

Lai Cheng November 5, 2024 0 Comments
About one-third of about 318,000 ingredients identified in beauty and personal care items do not have public toxicological profiles, while about 45 chemicals thought to be “high hazard” are commonly added, a new comprehensive analysis of the industry’s products finds. Among the common toxic substances used in the 8,500 products checked by ChemForward, a non-profit that promotes...
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THE FUTURE IS PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Lai Cheng November 5, 2024 0 Comments
Public transportation can drastically reduce traffic congestion. It allows people to get around and carry out their daily activities without adding further to congestion. And if public transport is efficiently operated, i.e where the system is of sufficiently high quality, people can commute without getting tangled up in congestion at all. Investing in public transit and lowering the number of...
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MESSAGE FROM A SNAIL

Lai Cheng November 4, 2024 0 Comments
Hello, I am a snail. You might not always like me because I eat the leaves in your garden. However, I'd like to share something about myself and my babies. Please don’t use harmful chemicals that hurt us and pollute your garden. A simple alternative like sprinkling coffee grounds around your plants will keep me away, and it enriches your soil too! If you ever see me on a flowerpot, be gentle....
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PRACTISE COMPASSION

Lai Cheng November 4, 2024 0 Comments
A poem that teaches us to never grow weary of doing good. Each moment we choose to embrace empathy helps build a world where kindness thrives and hearts heal. Read this beautiful song of humanism and take its wisdom to heart. (Image from English Literature)  
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BICYCLES – THE HEARTBEAT OF SUSTAINABLE CITIES

Lai Cheng November 1, 2024 0 Comments
Bicycles are more than just a mode of transport – they’re a game-changer for urban life. They reduce congestion, improve air quality, promote healthier lifestyles, and connect people with their city in a whole new way. Every pedal stroke brings us closer to cleaner, greener, and more vibrant cities. Let’s make space for bicycles and build cities that prioritise people over cars! (Pic by...
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GREEN FOODS BENEFIT HEALTH

Lai Cheng November 1, 2024 0 Comments
Don’t shun green foods. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that fight ageing and many diseases, including cancer. Green foods are especially abundant in nutrients associated with heart health including, Vitamin K, magnesium, potassium, dietary nitrates, and folates. A meta-analysis found that consuming green vegetables every day could reduce cardiovascular (CVD) risk by...
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