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Category: Environment EN

Chemicals in common personal-care products like soap and makeup could cause girls to start puberty early

New research from the Endocrine Society suggests that some compounds in items including deodorant and detergent could disrupt the body’s natural hormone system. Puberty has been starting earlier for girls over the past several decades. In the mid-19th century, girls typically got their first periods at an average age of 16.5 years. Today, the average is anywhere between 10 and 13 years. While...
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TREE CANOPIES & CAR-FREE SPACES: The Future of Urban Living

Look at this beautiful street in Athens! This tree-lined avenue shows how integrating nature into our cities can transform urban spaces into vibrant, healthy, and welcoming places for people. By designing compact, walkable neighbourhoods with car-free zones, we create more space dedicated to people and greenery. Tree canopies not only add natural beauty, but they also provide much-needed shade,...
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TOBACCO IS POISONING OUR PLANET

Every year, the tobacco industry costs the world more than 8 million human lives, 600 million trees, 200,000 hectares of land & 22 billion tonnes of water. The majority of tobacco is grown in low-and-middle-income countries, where water and farmland are often desperately needed for food production. This leads to not only a shortage of vital resources but also contributes to deforestation....
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THE TENACITY, SIMPLICITY & CHARM OF NATURE

This gardening experiment by kindergarten children reminds us of nature’s resilience and its ability to flourish in the most improbable spaces. The children did an experiment in guerrilla gardening by dropping seeds into sidewalk cracks and observing the results. At first glance, it might have appeared to be a fruitless endeavour – what could possibly grow in such a confined, unlikely...
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PROMOTING CONSUMER ACTION FOR JUST ENERGY TRANSITION IN MALAYSIA

Energy Saving Initiatives in Selected Schools in Penang – a CAP Project Report The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) is proud to share the report of our recently completed project, “Promoting Consumer Action for Just Energy Transition in Malaysia” in schools. This project aimed to raise awareness among consumers and school communities, about the importance of energy saving and energy...
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Understanding PFAS: Environmental Persistence and Human Health Concerns

What is PFAS and where is it used? PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a large group of over 4,700 synthetic organic substances that are widely used in consumer and professional products. This category includes chemicals such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), some of which have been in commercial use since the 1940s. PFAS are highly stable...
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The Double-Edged Sword of Plastics in Asia’s Healthcare

PPE, syringes, and other single-use plastics in the medical sector are a major contributor to the plastic problem. But the industry can be part of the solution, too. By Michelle Reyes and Donna Mae Ocmeja The global attention on plastic pollution largely centers around plastics used in consumer products, such as packaging and single-use wrappers. However, the contribution of the healthcare...
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HOW TO USE ORANGE PEELS TO DETER INSECTS & PESTS

Don’t throw away those orange peels. Repurpose them into a household bug spray. The essential oils in orange peels repel mosquitoes and flies. Just cut the peels up and put them in a jar covered with white vinegar for a few days, then strain and use. Orange peels can also be used to make a garden spray to deter and get rid of pests like slugs, aphids, ants, whiteflies and fruit flies. Just...
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