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The research isn’t nearly complete, and the science is evolving. Still, a consensus is forming among those in the field: The threat of microplastics to some of our body functions is real, and it is growing. “We humans have to decide what to do with the knowledge that we are a littl...
It is a "red flag" that microplastics have been found in so many areas of the body "including the brain, testes and even crossing the placenta into the foetus," she added. Many of the most worrying studies, such as the one from March, have been observational. This means they cannot p...
humans or animals, whatever kind of baby it is, but all is not lost. Join us today for an exploration of microplastics and nanoplastics and what we can do to dig out from underneath this mountain of plastic under which we have buried ourselves. Here we go with Matthew Simon....
We all know how quickly our cars fill up with trash. An easy solution for this is to use a plastic bag as a car waste basket. You can place the bag in the door compartments, so it’s easy to dispose of gum wrappers and disposable cups. ...
While many studies find microplastics can affect the gene expression, growth, reproduction or survival of an animal, others conclude that microplastics have nonegative effects. The lack of clear consensus makes it more difficult for decision-makers to enact effective policies to mitigateplastic pollution...
If you buy synthetic fabric or a blend, outgas and consider using a Guppy Friend Washbag to prevent microplastics from entering the water supply. Check out our article on how to get fragrance out of used clothing. You can also help reduce VOCs in the air by cleaning your home regularly, ...
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Plastic has become indispensable for human life. When plastic debris is discarded into waterways, these items can interact with organisms. Of particular concern are microscopic plastic particles (microplastics) which are subject to ingestion by several t
That’s pretty much what human potential bloggerJames Clear advocates. He says that you could ignore your goal and focus only on the habit that would inevitably lead to the accomplishment of the goal. In the push-up example, then, the focus would be on simply doing a certain number of pu...