Since we were kids, we have been told to eat certain foods even if we've found them kind of icky. This is because it's good for us. Out of fear, we've gulped it down, hid it, avoided it, cried over it. As we've grown older, some of those things have grown on us. Some, let's … Continue reading Is exposure to chemicals making you gain weight?
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The world is phasing out fossil-fuels, old polluting vehicles, plastic products, toxic substances, nuclear power, biofuel, incandescent light bulbs, ozone depleting substances, waste imports, second hand clothes, food waste, and ivory trade. These are either gradual phase outs or immediate bans. So, who exactly is phasing out what? Read ahead to find out. Who is … Continue reading Who is phasing out what
Plastics have most commonly and in large quantities been derived from petrochemicals. We call them 'petroplastics' or 'fossil fuel plastics'. Bioplastics on the other hand are plastics made from renewable biomass sources, such as cellulose. Did you know? The first man-made plastic was manufactured from cellulose. It was called Parkesine. Not all bioplastics are degradable though. … Continue reading Can bioplastics take over the world?
