Category: Health EN

Plastic is toxic and its use is being discouraged in many countries around the world today. More and more countries are regulating plastic use, and have introduced bans and restrictions on a wide array of single-use plastics in daily use. This follows greater awareness of plastics’ negative impact on human health and the environment. What plastics have been prohibited where? Here’s a quick...

“In recent decades, studies showed that the harmful effects of bad air quality can impair future generations. Early exposure to bad air quality (in uterus, infant, and early childhood) can increase the susceptibility to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) across the lifespan.” – abstract from research paper in Current Opinion in Toxicology, Vol. 35, September 2023 NCDs are chronic diseases (eg:...

Humans have a deep connection with nature, and research shows that if we don’t nourish that bond despite our technological advancements, we may be affected in many ways. Spend time in nature if you want to be healthy and feel better for nature energises your mind and body. Research has shown spending 120 minutes a week in nature improves health and well-being. Nature is also a powerful healer....

Plastic is everywhere, from packaging to electronics. While we focus on reducing plastic waste, a silent crisis is unfolding: the chemical exposure faced by plastic waste and recycling workers. A recent study by International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN), Plastics Poison the Workplace: Chemical Exposures to Plastic Waste and Recycling Workers, reveals alarming findings about the dangers...